I've played soccer my whole life, compared to my European brethren I know very little about the sport (and its stars). Anyone know a good book about soccer/football that will allow me to speak with authority when someone references Michel Platini, Franz Beckenbauer, or even Cisse or Ronaldinho?

Also, if you've been watching the World Cup, you've probably seen this great commercial (different from the question below). Does anyone know what the song is?
posted on Jun 11, 2006 - 16 answers

Why do soccer players seem to have such low pain tolerance? Not trying to insult the game or players, but it seems they roll around like they've been shot any time they fall. Why is this? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2006 - 91 answers

WorldCupSoccer(Football)inNewYorkFilter : A Mate of mine will be in NYC for the most important sporting event of the last 4 years. Where to watch ? [more inside]
posted on May 24, 2006 - 8 answers

2006 World Cup. Help me come up with some scenarios that show how the different scoring would work in Round 1 of the world cup! [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2006 - 6 answers