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.
There are some Welsh football teams that are playing in England, and you may be wondering if it is possible for teams from Scotland to play in the Premier League. Here’s what you need to know:
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.
There 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 physique. However, it is normal …
While 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.
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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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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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:
You may probably have seen a goalkeeper wearing the captain’s armband on various occasions. You may be curious as to why a manager could choose a goalkeeper to be a captain, despite their supposedly limited role! We have seen the likes of Manuel Neuer, Jan Oblak, Hugo Lloris, and Iker Casillas serve as captains for …
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Last updated on March 20th, 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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