In Cup finals, the general rule of thumb is to keep it tight, play smart and pick the right moment to create chances. But most importantly, don’t concede early on. It’s rare teams can overcome quick goals, with a fast …
It’s hard to give an exact figure, but the average penalty kick in professional football ranges between 70 and 80 mph(112.65kph-128.74kph). When it comes to the world’s most beloved sport, football, few moments generate as much anticipation, dread, excitement, and …
We’ve all seen it – the referee moves his hand to his pocket after the first booking and you already know what’s coming. Or worse still, the curveball after a dodgy challenge that completely blindsides both the home and away …
It’s the subject of every parent’s criticism, with fathers and mothers across the world making outraged and disgusted comments starting with “back in my day…” with the word disgrace peppered throughout the rant. Spitting still disgusts many fans, with plenty …
It’s an endless debate, with English fans repeatedly ridiculing Americans for their insistence on calling the sport “Soccer”, despite their own sport bearing the name “Football” containing the clarification of “American” before it. It’s certainly not helped the view of …
Penalty kicks are the best. Penalty kicks are the worst. Both statements are true, but it almost entirely depends on which side of the decision you’re on. Even if your team has the penalty, it can be agony to watch, …
If, like me, a chunk of your younger years was devoted to playing FIFA then the first time this thought would’ve come into your mind was probably following an opposition attack – the keeper has the ball in hand, but …
This year’s Champions League final throws up a first-ever competitive meeting between Manchester City and Inter Milan as they prepare to go toe to toe in Istanbul. While the sides have never clashed in Europe, City’s record in the Champions …
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The ‘Ballon d’Or’ (French for Golden Ball) is almost unarguably the most prestigious award in world football and soccer. After being first awarded in 1956 by the magazine ‘France Football’, it has been the most sought after award for male and …
Soccer fans, known for their witty songs and quips from the stands (especially in England) have a song for almost every occasion. Your star striker has just scored a hat trick and you wish to declare your love for him/her? …
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