The Ultimate Guide To International Friendlies

Guide To International Friendlies

Last updated on June 26th, 2022As a football fan, you may wonder why some national teams are playing friendly matches, sometimes maybe even during the middle of the season! Are these friendlies really important? Here’s what you need to know:

Ballon d’Or vs UEFA Player Of The Year – What’s The Difference?

Ballon dOr vs UEFA Player Of The Year

Last updated on June 26th, 2022Today’s most prestigious individual awards given to footballers include the Ballon d’Or and the UEFA Player of the Year.   These awards have a great history and retain immense interest from fans and professionals alike. However, there may be some confusion as both accolades may be awarded to the same player! …

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Why Are Italian Defenders So Good? (Explained)

Italian Defenders So Good

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.

Can A Striker ACTUALLY Be Short In Football? (3 Ways)

Do Strikers Need To Be Tall In Football

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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How To Read A Soccer Scoreboard On TV (4 Sections)

How To Read A Soccer Scoreboard On TV

Last updated on December 1st, 2022While you are watching a soccer match on TV, you may be wondering what do the different numbers mean on the scoreboard. Here’s a guide to explain each different section of the scoreboard for you.

How Is Stoppage Time Calculated In Football? (Explained)

Stoppage Time Football

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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Can A Striker Be A Captain In Football? (Explained)

Can A Striker Be A Captain In Football

If you watch football regularly or play video games such as FIFA, you would have seen defenders and goalkeepers as the most famous captains choices than strikers. This, however, does not mean that strikers or forwards cannot captain a football team.  Forwards like Raul, Harry Kane, Lorenzo Insigne, Karim Benzema, Lionel Messi, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and …

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