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The18’s Official Get-In-Shape Guide For Pickup Soccer

It's the first week back at pickup soccer after nearly a year off. Maybe you got some touches in at the local field or in your backyard, maybe you didn't. But whatever workouts you did (or didn't do) are no substitute for actual game play.

That first pickup session or game after the spring thaw is always painful after the lack of cardio in the winter. You come in expecting pain, but somehow the pain is always worse than you imagined.

A Brief History Of Players Who Collapsed On The Pitch

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed during the Euro 2020 Group B opener against Finland on Saturday.

UEFA said Eriksen, who was given CPR by medics on the pitch, was transferred to hospital where the 29-year-old was stabilized, with officials saying he was conscious.

Following is a list of players who have collapsed on the pitch during a match.

Players Who Collapsed On The Pitch

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Anthems Time! Here Are All Of The Euro/Copa América National Anthems From Shortest To Longest

With a full docket of international soccer awaiting fans this summer, we’re going to hear plenty of national anthems. This begs the question, who has the longest national anthem? 

What You Need To Know About How To Watch Copa América This Summer

Assuming there are no further last-minute changes, the 2021 Copa América will kick off on Sunday, June 13, with the first two of 20 group-stage matches. Co-hosts Colombia and Argentina dropped out of hosting duties shortly before the tournament was slated to begin, so Brazil will host the month-long, 10-team tournament. The show will go on — here’s everything you need to know about how to watch Copa América in the U.S. in English and Spanish.

Safe Hands: Ranking All 24 Starting Goalkeepers At Euro 2020

The build-up to every major international tournament is the same: who has the best striker? Or, this is why x midfielder is going to dominate or why this winger is the key to this country getting out of its group. 

But no one ever talks about the goalkeepers. In such a short tournament, where three matches decide a team's fate, the importance of the goalkeeper becomes magnified. 

So let's give the goalkeepers the spotlight for a little bit, because often they're the ones that end up deciding the tournament.

Faltó Vin Diesel Nomás: El Cinematográfico Tráiler Del Juego De Las Estrellas Entre La MLS Y La Liga MX

La cada vez más áspera rivalidad futbolística entre Estados Unidos y México tendrá una nueva cita, luego de que la MLS y la Liga MX anunciaran su primer Juego de Estrellas en conjunto. 

El plan era realizar el partido en 2020, sin embargo, la pandemia de Covid-19 obligó a cambiar los planes. 

El cara a cara será el próximo 25 de agosto en el Banc California Stadium, hogar del LAFC, y fue presentado con un cinematográfico tráiler, narrado por el inconfundible e insuperable actor y empresario gastronómico, Danny Trejo.

Six Concacaf Teams Advanced From Round 1 Of WCQ; Here's The Threat They Pose To The USMNT

The first round of Concacaf World Cup qualifying is in the books. In March a total of 30 nations —29 if you account for Saint Lucia withdrawing — battled for six precious spots. On Tuesday, the final qualifying games were played as six nations punched their tickets for round two of Concacaf World Cup qualifying.

If you need a refresher on Concacaf’s World Cup qualifying format, then I recommend the video below. The dates aren’t accurate — you can thank Covid for that — but the format remains the same.

The People's Captain: Goran Pandev And His Pivotal Role In North Macedonia's Footballing Resurgence

Despite 119 international caps to his name, Goran Pandev has rarely experienced success with North Macedonia. 

The North Macedonian record-holder for both appearances and goals, Pandev made his international debut back in 2001 during a 3-3 draw against Turkey in World Cup Qualifying. It took more than three years after that day for the center forward to win his first competitive fixture with his country — a 3-0 victory over Armenia. 

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