Whenever you watch a football match, there is always one standout player. Shiny, fluorescent, and usually above 6 feet tall, this player is impossible to miss, yet hard for attackers beat. No, I’m not talking about Peter Crouch in a …
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In rare circumstances, goalkeepers can find themselves facing a red card, and an immediate ejection from the field. In these cases, an outfield player must be sacrificed to bring on a second keeper, or failing that, put an outfielder in …
Neuer, Edison, Allison. 3 huge goalkeeping names in world football that most associate with the sweeper-keeper role. Whilst this more aggressive style of goalkeeping has been around for years, it fell out of favour in the 2000s and only began …
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Goalkeepers are the last line of defence. It’s accepted in today’s game that they need a little extra equipment, more padding, fluorescent jerseys, and state-of-the-art goalkeeper gloves. Their role has evolved over the years, much like their tools. With the …
Today football and video games go hand in hand. Every match on TV is filled with FIFA 23 advertisements, with the game becoming so significant in the world of football that come the start of every season youtube and social …
A fundamental figure in the Golden Years of Russian football. Lev Yashin revolutionised the way goalkeepers played; without his innovations modern goalkeeping would still be stuck in the 50’s. Beginnings Lev was born in Moscow 1929, to two industrial workers …
In short, It’s 12 yards. A striker’s shot not only has to make it across the distance but also possesses enough power to beat the goalkeeper. This article will introduce you to some shooting and defending strategies for penalty shootouts. …
Argentina have been a top-side ever since the 80’s, producing some of the finest players to grace the pitch. Yet, their most recent triumph was, in part, due to fearlessness in the face of the dreaded penalty shoot out. …
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Football matches are tied when both teams score the same number of goals. In league matches the game finishes after 90 minutes regardless of the score, with tied matches awarding a point to both teams. If the match is a …
Penalty kicks can be decisive and make or break a team’s chances of victory. Those few intense minutes of deliberation and anticipation after the penalty is given can be both thrilling and nerve-wracking for all parties involved—fans, coaches, staff, and …
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