On the world Cup in Brazil have identified eight teams who will play in the quarterfinal matches. Four teams representing Europe, three in South America and one to Central America.

Football team of Belgium played in the world Cup 2014 held in Brazil. The team of Wilmots reached the quarterfinals. Currently, the Belgians are counting on success in the European championship 2016.

A stellar ten-year career striker of the national team of Argentina, four-time holder of the title best player in the world (2009-2012) Lionel Messi in the Spanish super club Barcelona may soon come to an end. For two good reasons. First — a better offer from another rich European club. A second severe leg injury, because of which Messi was out of action long before the end of 2013.

In may 2013, former midfielder of football team "Manchester United" and the captain of the England a 37-year-old David Beckham announced the completion of the career professional. What has shocked millions of fans, loving and remembering him in the form of real Madrid, AC Milan and PSG. Most fans still don't believe in idol years, waiting for Bex at the stadiums.

To football not only in Brazil and not some professionals, like the Argentine Messi or Russians Shirokov. But the first thing that should make any player before leaving the field, is to choose the right home for this sport game shoes — shoes with spikes.

"Little brother" of the UEFA Champions League, the Europa League currently is increasingly attracting the interest of football fans. March 18 was held the draw for the quarter-final stage, which was attended by eight strong European clubs aspiring to the conquest of the honorary trophy.

The second largest football tournament among clubs in Europe is nearing completion. In the 2015-2016 season decided the participants of the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League.

Prelaunch excitement of the leaders of many Russian football clubs is not only the start of the season their team, but with where it starts, what pitch. After all, permission to hold home matches on their own stadium can only be obtained in the case of the absolute it is ready. Including under the cover and layout all the necessary requirements of the Federation and the League.

The national team of Russia on football represents the country in various Championships of world level. This team includes only the best players, shown repeatedly.

Special shoes for playing football today in demand not only among professional athletes but also those who can not imagine life without regular training and matches. However, pick a quality boots is not always easy to buy shoes for football, you need to consider several factors.

Andrey Arshavin - one of the famous Russian players. Before Euro 2012 he was considered one of the most promising players, despite the fact that he is already 30 years old. However, the defeat of the Russian team at Euro was so unpleasant and unexpectedly fast that Andrew was not included in the composition of the new team. In this regard, and also with the rumours that Arsenal want to sell his midfielder, there were questions. The main one will play Andrey Arshavin in the new season.

The new coach of the Russian national football team will be eminent Italian specialist Fabio Capello. Capello will replace on this post of Dutchman dick Advocaat, who announced his retirement before the start of Euro 2012.

The European championship on football, or UEFA Cup main competition between national teams, takes place every four years between world cups. The winner of the final game receives the title of European champion, awarded the Henri Delaunay trophy.

The last two European Championship on football has conquered the national team of Spain. At the world Cup 2014 the Spaniards failed to qualify from the group. Now, on to EURO 2016, the players will have to make up for the failure of two years ago. The national team of Spain allows to hope to achieve the desired result.

The national football team of Italy at major tournaments is a formidable force. For EURO 2016, the Italians will once again bring a strong enough composition, but in the final application have not got a few leading players of the "Squadra Azzurra".

Football German national team last won the championship 20 years ago at EURO 1996, held in England. Two decades later, the Germans became world Champions, but failed once again triumphant to finish the championship. In 2016, the German team once again gathered a wonderful group that claims victory in the main football tournament of the continent.

In the first round of group stage group D at the Cup of America on football of 2016 came together last year's finalists of the tournament. The match Argentina - Chile was perhaps the most anticipated group stage of the championship.

In 2016 it is planned two biggest football tournament involving the national teams. In summer fans will be able to enjoy football battles for EURO 2016. At the beginning of June in the USA starts America's Cup in football.

Many people see football from the perspective of fans or fans. And there are those who do it with professional goals by analyzing hundreds of video games or traveling around the world to see the real football battles. Such people are called soccer scouts. They are, in principle, not much different from the sports scouts do.

To score from the penalty spot is both easy and hard. On the one hand, you're eleven meters from goal, beat without interference by standing the ball. Prevent you can only the goalkeeper, and even then, only if he's lucky. But on the other hand, nerves that can hinder even the most experienced athletes. So how is it to score a penalty, not summing up the team?

Premier League of the championship of Russia on football has 16 teams in the spring part of this year's tournament are divided into two eights. In games of clubs of the first of them will define the champion, two prize-winning and five Russian participants of the European Cup tournament. The second eight will reveal the two teams, stretching from the top division, and two more members are sent on a transition play with the teams of the first League.

The final part of Championship of Europe on football of 2012 began in Warsaw on 8 June and will end on 1 July in Kiev. However, the Russian team was eliminated from the tournament on June 16. The history of its participation in the championship started on the very first day, the first Russians with the poles scored his flight, having to spend only three matches of the group stage of the competition.

Russian national football team extremely unsuccessfully acted in the championship of Euro 2012: the team could not even qualify from the group, which was considered the easiest. Coach dick Advocaat resigned from his post the same day without giving any comments. The appointment of a new, strong mentor – one of the important factors that the team will be able to rehabilitate himself on the world football stage.

Euro 2012 will be held from June 8 to July 1 in Poland and Ukraine. Host cities in Poland will be Warsaw, Wroclaw, Gdansk and Poznan, and Ukraine – Kiev, Kharkiv, Donetsk and Lviv. The opening of the Euro 2012 championship will be held in Warsaw.

After performance of the Russian team at Euro 2012 and football experts and fans agree that the main national team needs a drastic update. But to carry out the revolutionary transformation will no longer dick the Lawyer, whose contract with the Russian Football Union has not been renewed, and the new, as yet unnamed head coach.