Premier League Magazine

SOCCER’S CHOICE

BEST FOOD FOR SOCCER

PLAYERS’ HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

YOUNG ENGAGEMENT

Reasons why you need your kids to join soccer now

Soccer-related surprising world records that you

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM ICONIC SOCCER STARS

A Letter From The Editor

Dear Readers,

It has been in our nature to go outside of our comfort zone & discover some things we have never imagined we can experience. New things are always uncertain, thus, it requires us to become more brave & courageous. There is only one thing that we can guarantee, priceless & rewarding feelings. It unlocks us to more possibilities as we live.

For this special edition, allow us to give you a wonderful reading experience, relaying the presence of something greater. We have written the following relevant articles to open each one of us to a more extraordinary experience. Something that we can always take pride & cherish for as long as we live.

Enjoy!

Riza Alfin Zidane Editor-in-Chief, Black/White

SOCCER’S CHOICE

By Michele J. Hunter

With great physique, comes great responsibility. For international soccer champions like Richard S. Myrie, Patrick F. Adams, Jorge C. Palmeri, Marcus K. Jones and others; winning each of the games will not solely require just the skills & intuition of being such a player. They firmly emphasized how the food they intake majorly affects their performance for the game. Lucky for us, if we want to achieve the same chassis, the food they are eating is also present in our fridges! These soccer idols have exclusively shared their food secrets with us. Let us begin with:

Eggs 01

Proteins, proteins, proteins. One thing you might notice when knowing what soccer players’, or other players in general, diet is their hunger for protein. Proteins are vital in muscle building & recovery. And eggs are essentially one of the most affordable protein-rich food. More than that, eggs can also provide essential minerals & vitamins. Jorge C. Palmeri affirmed that his mornings will always start with egg in his meal to have a good start to the day.

03 Lean Meat

One healthy way you can pair your beans, or eat in a separate dish, is by adding lean meat. Lean meat has comparatively low-fat content while rich in proteins. It’s fat content can also be used for energy synthesis. Though, one thing that you can benefit most of the lean meat is to consume in moderation. Lean meat is an excellent source of selenium also supports the immune system & defends the cells from free radicals.

02 Oily Fish

Richard S. Myrie stated that in order for them to train harder & regularly, oily fishes’ omega 3 will be one of their foundations. Omega 3 is known to be effective in reducing inflammation in the body. It can also lower the risk of heart-related diseases, improve bones & joints, & supports the immune system. Really essential for someone who sweats on the field so much. Mackerels, pilchards, and salmon are some types of oily fish. It is rich in proteins too!

04 Water

One extra essential supplement soccer players can not give up is the water for their hydration. As much as possible, they skip coffee, soda, & other carbonated beverages. To be an athlete, or any person in general, being hydrated will always be your primordial requirements. And water, which is the easiest, will never fail you. If you want some flavor, water-rich coconuts & watermelons are also highly recommended.

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SALUTE TO YOU, COACH!

Football teams are mainly spearheaded by male coaches. They lead the team in conditioning them to become better players. Win or lose, the team is built on camaraderie & strong friendship. However, it is a rare occasion that a woman leads a football team.

Meet Isabel Reyes, Houston Football Club’s first female football coach.

Reyes is originally from Cancun, Mexico. She migrated to the United States at 18 years old along with her father to start a new life. Reyes shared that she got her love for football from her father.

“My dad always brought me along in practices since I was young. I still went along with him in practices when we settled down here.” Reyes said.

Carrie Benson, Staff Writer

YOUNG ENGAGEMENT

By Bernice H. Taylor

They may be young, but that is the most favorable time to teach the kids! At a younger age, human minds are considered to be an empty slate. If you want to teach your kids to learn multiple things at once, engaging them in soccer will be a wise choice! Here is why:

Enhances Cognitive Skills

Soccer is a fast-paced sport. Exposing your kids to this sport can promote good cognitive development It enhances quick problem-solving skills & also promotes the child’s visual-spatial awareness.

Soccer involves team playing. In order for them to win, they have to think & play as a team. It is a good practice for kids to be compassionate & selfless. It also strengthen the kid’s social interaction skills.

Fosters Self-Confidence & Esteem 03

When playing in an arena of soccer, there will surely more than 2 people watching over. When they are started to be exposed in the crowd, they can get used to it and grow through the years with

Keeps Them Fit & Healthy 04

Playing soccer can improve the kid’s cardiovascular health while growing as well as promoting good bodily coordination.

Helps Establish A Sense Of Responsibility 05

To play soccer is to be responsible for your actions, to your coach & to the rest of the team. Engage your kids in soccer and it will surely nourish within them lessons they can apply to various situations as

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SOCCER WORLD RECORDS

By Danny M. Fullmer

Established since time immemorial, soccer has been an arena also for world records. Shock yourselves

The Youngest Kicker

Mauricio Baldivieso debuted at the age of 12 under the Aurora Club. He was a constant representative for Bolivia for soccer competitions. At such a young age of engagement in a professional arena, Mauricio marks himself to be the youngest professional soccer player in history.

The Longest Soccer Play

Dedicated to being a charity game, the match between the Bristol Academy & Leeds Badgers also paved its way to being the longest soccer game ever held. Each team consisted of 18 players wherein each of the 18 played for 18 hours as well. The teams garnered approximately £10,000 donated to the Meningitis Trust Foundation.

The Most Crowded Audience

A record of 199, 854 viewers overfilled the Maracana Stadium in 1950 World Cup. It was the final match between Brazil & Uruguay. There has been no record yet to surpass the classic world record because stadiums nowadays are monitored & kept to be limited due to security reasons.

Most Consecutive World Cup 04

Brazil is truly a powerhouse of strong soccer players. Qualifying to get participation in the World Cup can be hard & obviously, many representatives have already failed, but Brazil was able to get qualified for 21 World Cups straight! Because of their continued development & support towards the soccer sport, their title of having the Most Consecutive Number of World Cup Participation can hardly be replaced.

World’s Oldest Football 05

A 436 years old football was discovered in Stirling Castle, Scotland during an excavation project, making it the World’s Oldest Football. It was believed to be created between 1540 –1570. It was found in a bedroom of the former Queen of Scots, Mary in her 16th-century reign. It’s not confirmed if she used it herself.

Youngest Female Football Referee 06

Daisy Goldsmith from the United Kingdom got her level nine qualifications only when she was 14 years old by The Football Association on March 10, 2010. There were only 407 qualified female referees during her time. She first served as an official qualified FA referee during a match where her school participated.

Most Number of Soccer Ball Collections

Roberto A. Fuglini holds the largest number of soccer ball collections because of the 861 different soccer balls he collected since 1995. The Argentinian Soccer Ball collector have actually started to collect & save soccer balls since 1965 after he opened soccer ball museum, otherwise known as Dalemas. Dalemas was burned down together with his soccer ball collections in 1955. Since that year, he started to rebuild his collection.

FIELD MODELS

By David R. Nichols

Each soccer training & match will always be a different learning experience for everybody. Even the world-renowned players got themselves at rock bottom too. What makes them different? They rose up and never gave up. They took the chance of proving themselves to the rest of the world & history. Get inspired by these remarkable & iconic soccer players who have paved their way to their own success.

“I am not a perfectionist, but I like to feel that things are done well. More important than that, I feel an endless need to learn, to improve, to evolve, not only to please the coach and the fans but also to feel satisfied with myself. It is my conviction that there are no limits to learning, and that it can never stop, no matter what our age.”

- Cristiano Ronaldo

“Anson Dorrance ... left me a short, encouraging note: “The vision of a champion is someone who is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion when nobody else is watching.”

-Mia Hamm

“I start early and I stay late, day after day, year after year. It took me 17 years and 114 days to become an overnight success.”

- Lionel Messi

“Winning and losing isn’t everything; sometimes, the journey is just as important as the outcome.”

- Alex Morgan

“I kept my promise to myself for a while. But then some days I’d come home from school and find my mum crying. So I finally told her one day, “Mum, it’s gonna change. You’ll see. I’m going to play football for Anderlecht, and it’s going to happen soon. We’ll be good. You won’t have to worry anymore.”

- Romelu Lukaku

Here is one thing we must remember, in soccer or life in general, one is set with a different timeframe. Do not compare your run to others. We all have different experiences, but one thing in common we have is our strive to be of our own success.

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Why and How?

Selina Warner, Staff Writer

Sports is an integral part of our existence. Since the beginning of time, it’s been regarded as one of the best fields to hone one’s skills. It teaches a lot of things & life skills that one may not learn in his

Sports has evolved throughout the years. Several kinds have been made to further test a person’s endurance when it comes to playing it. It can change a person as well. The questions are why &

How sports change a person?

Several factors are considered when it comes to sports changing a person. Before joining a certain sports team, a person has his own attitude that’s already innate in him. It’s something that seems unchangeable by any means.

In a game, someone always wins. Someone always loses as well. Sports teaches a person so many things in that aspect. In the midst of victory, he should learn how to be humble at all costs. Let not any form of fame get into his head. When suffering a huge loss, it’s an opportunity for him to examine what went wrong & how he can improve on it. There’s always benefit in winning & losing a match.

Which leads to another point. Hard work. Every person practicing a certain sport knows what this entails. Every practice is an opportunity to improve & hone skills. Being good at a sport does not happen overnight. It takes a lot of time. Constant practice is needed to achieve such stellar feats.

Which leads to the third point. Teamwork. With good teamwork, nothing goes wrong when a team plays for a match. They have non-verbal communication towards each other. They can decode almost any movement in the midst of a match. With teamwork comes a great dynamics of friendship. Camaraderie is built in the team. A player develops competitiveness & dedication with every game & practice with his team.

Why sports changes a person?

If sports changes a person, it’s always for the better. What was once an unhealthy diet is replaced with a healthy one. What was once an undisciplined person becomes more disciplined with sports. It allows a person to build his social connections without sacrificing the ones he had built at first.

There is pride in sports. A lot of good things can come to a person when he practices sports, and in winning & losing a game.

Instill discipline, hard work & selfesteem.

Achieving many things at the same time in extracurricular activities contributes to higher selfesteem. There’s always a good high when you’ve done something good. Extracurricular activities also instill discipline & hardwork in a person. They work hard for something they want to achieve & won’t stop at anything just to achieve that.

Learning life skills.

Having extracurricular activities enables one to learn so many life skills at the same time. These activities teach problem-solving, analytical thinking, time management & goal setting among others. These skills are essential in a work environment setting. It’s better to learn them early in school.

Side Hustles

Karen Wang, Staff Writer

Some students have extracurricular activities aside from their academics that they need to focus on. It’s activities outside the classroom that help them broaden their horizons. While some may see it as an additional burden, some students still go for it. They have several reasons why.

Doing what you love.

Students have different inclinations. Some of them are inclined into mathematics. Some are into sports. Some of them have the knack of arts & performances. Having an extracurricular activity by joining clubs that cater to one’s passion gives students a sense of freedom.

Broaden horizons.

Now there’s another benefit of having extracurricular activities. It enables a student to expand & broaden his horizons. He learns many things at the same time. It allows him to be more knowledgeable on things other than his comfort zone. It challenges him to do things he hasn’t done before & learn from them in the process.

We are able to list down a few reasons why some students still dabble on extracurricular activities aside from their academics. These reasons are the products of our interview with 50 students for 2 months. We dub it as the “essence of extracurricular activities”, as per the recommendation of the students.

Improvement of academic performance.

While extracurricular activities can be seen as a hindrance in academics by some, other students see it as an opportunity to improve their academic performance. It makes one manage his time better & study better. For example, if you belong to a sports team, the discipline you get in training will be applied when you study.

Expanded social network.

Joining clubs as part of extracurricular activities widens your social network. Sometimes it’s hard to make friends. One of the ways to make new friends is by joining extracurricular activities. It makes students deal with many kinds of people & will test their ability to handle & think of solutions in various situations.