Learning the new terms is just one of the challenges of following a sport for the first time. For a fan to truly start appreciating the game, it is important for them to start learning the game's terminology, and help them clear up some of the more confusing aspects of the game, which is the rules. And although soccer, or football as it is known across the rest of the world, is probably the most popular sport there is, this does not mean that people will not experience the same challenges trying to understand it. Of course, there are still many resources that can be found online where you can find definitions for these terms. This can come in handy after watching a game, allowing you to reference any unfamiliar soccer terms you head throughout the game. Certainly very helpful when in a heated discussion with other passionate fans.
For any new soccer enthusiast, it pays to watch only the best teams and talents going against each other in a game of skill and determination. Possibly one of the best leagues you can watch right now from the South American leagues is the Ecuadorian Football League, an established league that has made a name for itself over the years as one of the most competitive domestic leagues in the region. Among the teams that make up the league, the Barcelona sporting club is possibly the most respected. It was founded in 1925 by Spanish immigrants from Barcelona, hence the name, and was founded after FC Barcelona, even going so far as to share the same logo. Only one other club, Club Sport Comelec, ties it for the most number of title wins (13). They also have the most appearances in the Copa Libertadores, making them one of the best teams to watch for if you are looking for a display of skill and competitive fire.
However, if the discussion turns to individual skill, only a handful of players can truly get hardcore soccer fans excited. Of these players, Ricardo Kaka will probably heat up the most discussions. He plays as an attacking midfielder, which is a playmaker of sorts, for the Real Madrid, one of the teams in the highly competitive Spanish La Liga. He originally made his international debut in 2002 with the Brazilian national team that won the World Cup. He then went on to lead the national team to win the Confederations Cup in 2005 and 2009, while providing consistently high performance all throughout. He has earned many awards over the years, including FIFA's World's Best Footballer in 2007. While he did struggle since debuting for Real Madrid in 2009, he does hope to bounce back to regular form for the 2011-12 season.