If you’ve just started following French football, you may be a bit confused about some of the country’s competitions. 2 of the major competitions that French teams play are Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France. So how are the two competitions different? Here’s what you need to know:
If you’ve been following the top leagues in Europe you may have noticed that there are a few popular ones including the Eredivisie and Ligue. How are these two competitions different? Here’s what you need to know:
Last updated on March 17th, 2022It is almost standard practice to see a defender wear the captain’s armband on the football pitch. You may have seen quite a number of teams name a defender as their captain. Players like Sergio Ramos, John Terry, Paolo Maldini, Fabio Cannavaro and a host of defenders were captains at …
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The Left Back and Left-Wing Back positions are two positions on the football field that are quite similar. There will be a high chance that you have come across these positions while watching football or playing FIFA on your console. However, they are actually quite different from each other, depending on the formation and tactical …
Last updated on March 16th, 2022Defenders are usually the outfield players positioned the furthest back on the pitch, where their primary responsibility is to defend their team against the opponent’s attack. Since they play in such defensive positions, can they actually score a goal? Here’s what you need to know:
Last updated on March 7th, 2022Football analysts, pundits, and coaches have all debated the role of a pivot in football in recent years. This has often raised the question of what a pivot is among fans. Here’s a guide that explains the meaning of “pivot” in football and the role performed by a pivot.
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 June 25th, 2022If you’re a fan of European football, you may have watched your side compete in the UEFA Champions League or seen your nation take part in the Euros tournament. However, what’s the difference between these competitions, and which one has more value? Here’s what you need to know: The difference …
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Last updated on October 14th, 2022When you are watching a football match, you may notice a certain trend where some positions may tend to wear a specific jersey number. Somehow, goalkeepers may tend to wear either number 1, 13 or 16, but why is this so? Here’s what you need to know:
Last updated on April 22nd, 2022You may have encountered the terms Striker (ST) and Center Forward (CF) before when watching football. Or maybe, you may have seen these when playing FIFA. What are these 2 positions, and how are they different? Here’s what you need to know: The difference between ST and CF A striker …
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