Many times in football, quality defending is attributed to Italians. There is an unofficial consensus that the Italians are the best when it comes to defensive play. What then, makes Italian defenders so good? Here’s what you need to know.
Last updated on January 10th, 2023There are a number of positions and roles that are assumed to require a specific physical nature on the football pitch. For example, goalkeepers should usually be the tallest players on the pitch. Moreover, defenders may be expected to be tall and imposing, and strikers should usually have a big …
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When the transfer season is near in football, you may have heard of the term ‘free agent’, where players can go to another club for free! Here’s what you need to know about such footballers:
Last updated on July 29th, 2022Goals are usually the ecstasy of any game as they determine the outcome of the match. Usually, the goalscorers are engulfed in euphoria with their teammates and fans after a goal. In these moments, emotions run wild, and all sorts of celebrations follow. Some players may even take off their …
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Last updated on December 1st, 2022When a team is defending a freekick, you may see the defenders form a wall. Moreover, there may be a player who is lying down just behind the wall! Is there a reason why football players do this? Here is what you need to know:
As the teams walk out from the tunnel before kick-off, you may notice that the goalkeeper typically walks out second, just behind their captain. Why does this happen, and can the goalkeeper walk out first? Here’s what you need to know:
The 2 top individual awards given to male footballers include FIFA’s The Best and the Ballon d’Or. These 2 awards actually merged between 2010 to 2015, but they eventually split into 2 separate awards. Here’s what you need to know about the differences between these 2 awards: The difference between FIFA’s The Best and Ballon …
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If you have watched a football game before, you may have noticed that some players, including goalkeepers or even the managers, may chew gum during a match. Here’s what you need to know about this ritual that they may have.
Do you know about this tradition when you score a hat-trick?
Besides hat trick and brace, are there other nicknames used?
