http://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. With just one kick, you will be remembered forever as a hero. Or as an utter choker. http://phys.org/news258713525.html Other Sciences Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:52:13 EST news258713525 Roberto Carlos' free kick goal against France in 1997's Tournoi de France is thought by many to have been the most skilful free kick goal - from 35m with a powerful curling banana trajectory - ever scored; but by others to have been an incredible fluke. http://phys.org/news202618854.html Physics Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:01:28 EST news202618854 When it comes to the World Cup Jabulani football, perfect may not be good enough, according to scientists who have analysed the controversial ball. http://phys.org/news197039777.html Other Sciences Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:00:01 EST news197039777 (PhysOrg.com) -- In the split second before foot meets ball, a soccer player's body betrays whether a penalty kick will go left or right, according to recent research in cognitive science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The findings could explain how some top goalkeepers are able to head off a penalty kick, diving in the correct direction in advance of the kick. It could also point the way to changes in how players kick, and goalies react. http://phys.org/news196597040.html Other Sciences Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:17:36 EST news196597040 Few moments in football are as extraordinary as the penalty, the moment when a dream can crumble or glory is made - and a player is either cursed as a choker or enters the pantheon of legends. http://phys.org/news192676124.html Other Sciences Mon, 10 May 2010 02:09:43 EST news192676124