There are many iconic goals that have been scored through quick corners and quick free kicks. However, are these quickly taken set pieces even allowed? Here’s what you need to know about the rules on taking set-pieces and waiting for the whistle.
A football match rarely ends exactly at half-time, irrespective of the events that occurred during the game. In almost all matches, the referee will add a few minutes after the 45th or 90th minute. These additional minutes are a matter of serious business like the rest of the game, especially since the game’s outcome still …
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While you are watching a football game, you may see some players performing dribbling tricks to get past the defender. However, there may be scenarios where the football player is considered to be ‘showboating‘, which can be seen as disrespectful. Can he get a yellow card, and is showboating an illegal move in football? Here’s …
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In a game of football, substitutions are very common. This allows the manager to rest players, and even switch up tactics. However, is it possible that a player refuses to be substituted? Here is what you need to know:
Last updated on March 3rd, 2022Every football match is supervised by a referee, who has full authority to enforce the Laws of the Game during the game. Since he has to be fully alert during the 90 minutes or more, refereeing can be really demanding. There may even be situations when the delegated referee can …
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Last updated on March 13th, 2022Dead ball situations are an important part of football. Many teams would spend hours creating dead ball routines on the training ground with the aim of scoring from them. However, you may wonder if it’s possible to score a goal from certain dead-ball situations, so here’s a guide for you:
Last updated on March 9th, 2022The offside rule is one that can confuse many fans of this beautiful game. There are some scenarios where it is obvious that the player is offside. However, there are some that aren’t so clear cut! Here are some interesting scenarios that may occur during a football match, and let’s …
Own goals are a rather peculiar occurrence in football. In the event that a player puts the ball into his own net, what would actually happen? Here’s everything you could ever want to know about scoring an own goal in football. What does OG mean in football? ‘OG’ is the abbreviation for own goal. This …
Depending on your team’s league position, here’s what may happen when they win the Europa League.
Goalkeepers may commit a handball offence, but can they be sent off because of it?
