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GPS Technology: Changing Safety And Strategy In Soccer And Rugby

John Hawthorne is a travel and sports writer from Canada. He writes for www.worldcup.com.au and when he’s not writing he enjoys researching his next destination.

The game of soccer (or football, as it’s known across the pond) is commonly regarded as a grueling sport for its athletes. Many not only play for their own teams, but perform double duty during all-star events, World Cup tournaments and the Olympics. The English Premier League (EPL) has no winter break, unlike its European counterparts. UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) research shows that EPL players are four times more likely to be injured during late season games than others because of this punishing schedule.