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El Clasico Debate!

El Clasico, the matchup between Barcelona and Real Madrid, is arguably the biggest sports rivalry in the history of soccer. Both sides have dominated La Liga for a number of years, and have had great success in the domestic and European cups.

4 El Clasicos in the span of three weeks….Man, the stakes are damn high!

Not only are the respective teams' chances at trophies at stake, but the rivalry between La Liga superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will be in the spotlight, and will frequently be referred to. The four matches between the two teams will possibly decide who is better, and perhaps put the whole debate to rest, especially because the four matches take place in such a short time.

Starting from 17^th April 1:30 am (IST), it’s gonna be one hell of a game.

So guys, let’s get started!

Messi or Ronaldo?

Soccer Tricks

1.Stepovers

Stepovers, one of the most exciting yet difficult trick needs a lot of practice and lot of skill.

If done properly they can easily fool an opponent and send him in the opposite direction!

How to do it: Shape as if you are going to strike the ball, but lift that foot over the top of the ball instead.

1. Make sure the ball is moving so start dribbling slowly.
2. Circle the left foot anti-clockwise by bringing the left foot across the right foot and around the ball without touching the ball.
3. Dip the left shoulder to angle the body so it looks like the player will move that way.
4. Use the outside of the right foot to take the ball past the defender on the other side.

Once you can do one then practice bringing your right foot around the ball clockwise, and build up to do two or three in a row.

I must tell you this: it’s a trick which seems quite easy when seen but believe me it’s one of the most challenging skills in soccer. I myself took 1-2 weeks to learn and perfect it!!

So what are you waiting for? Take your ball and start practicing right away!

Also, you can watch this video which shows how to do the step-over step by step!!

2. 360 SPIN

360 spin is a comparatively much easier trick then the stopovers but can only be mastered through a LOT of practice. It is also one of the most stylish tricks in soccer. Nevertheless it is extremely helpful in leaving your opponent for dead.

What is so SPECIAL about this trick is that it totally confuses the defender and sends him the wrong way! Some masters of the 360 spin are Zidane Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani, and many more.

How to do it:

1. Start dribbling the ball slowly.
2. Pull the ball towards the right with your right foot.
3. Then, pull the ball backwards with your left foot to complete the 360 spin.
4. Try this a few times in your garden or a flat ground and slowly increase your speed

Well my experiences while doing this trick were not so nice! I fell down several times while doing it!....On my back, on my knees and once even on my head! The ball would always get stuck in my legs!! Let me tell you, it’s VERY irritating…but..once you learn it, you are bound to forget all your pains!! It will prove to be very difficult in the starting but do not lose hope and be patient. Just keep practicing until you perfect it!

So Good Luck guys! For a demo, please watch the video below!

IPL:My Take

The Indian Premier League. The league is being watched by millions around the globe. The league which has millions of followers and drives all cricket fans CRAZY. Yeah, crazy is the word. It has acquired a whole lot of success in its first 3 years and has already made an astonishing start to season 4. With 2 more teams added to the tournament, it’s bound to get more exciting! The IPL has not only proved to be a platform for cricketers to show their talent but has also provided a huge amount of money for them. If you think that cricketers' wages in the Indian Premier League don't measure up to what English Premier League footballers make, think again.  According to the inaugural Annual Review of Global Sports Salaries, the second highest-paid league, based on first-team salaries on a pro-rata basis, is our very own IPL. 
Second only to the American National Basketball Association ( NBA) league, whose annual average salary is 2.62 million pounds, the IPL's average salary, calculated over a year, is 2.5 million pounds. With only 20 overs a side, it makes the tournament all the more thrilling! If the world cup proved 50 overs cricket is alive and kicking, the excitement over IPL 4 re affirms the vigour of the new format. M S Dhoni and his men brought joy to 1.2 billion people, IPL 4 is keeping the party going…To cut the long story short, IPL 4 pumps up cricket’s glamour quotient.