World Cup facts The FIFA World Cup is the biggest tournament in international football, bringing together leading national teams, legendary players and millions of supporters from around the world. First held in 1930, the competition has grown from a relatively small invitational tournament into a global sporting event involving 48 national teams. Along the way, … Read more
When we hear pundits talk about the incredible work, dedication and years of youth training players go through just for a tiny chance of making it in the beautiful game; it’s pretty easy to assume that unless you take an interest in the game from a very early age, there’s simply no chance of making … Read more
Soccer is a global game, playable in even adverse climates and beloved as a pastime by people across every nation in the world. While it is meticulously scrutinised and analysed in every way by pundits, fans and tacticians alike, one part of Soccer is often overlooked despite being vital to the sport’s very function. Those … Read more
The 6-yard box is a seemingly simple term, and holds little baring when it comes to the rules of Soccer. Unlike the penalty box, where fouls see spot kicks awarded as recompense, and goalkeepers are able to pick up the ball, the 6-yard-box offers no additional benefit to a team when it comes to the … Read more
With the dopamine fuelled high-octane life Soccer players live, it’s fair to say retirement is not a prospect relished by most. It’s an inevitability, one most cast to the back of their minds until they have no choice but to stare it in the face. There is no avoiding it, but some do a much … Read more
Soccer, known as football in most countries, is the world’s most popular sport thanks to the rich nuances that help to create a game of constant innovation. As simple as the game might seem, it boasts a rulebook spanning over 200 pages. Add to that the many laws left up to the interpretation of the … Read more
Modern football is host to a much larger set of roles than there were 60 years ago. As new formations and tactical stylings evolved, new positions rose to popularity, while others, like the sweeper, faded into obscurity. But by far the most famous and exciting innovation is the role of the CAM. While it’s commonplace … Read more
With football’s continued growth and evolution, more and more positions and variations of existing positions have become commonplace. While the CAM gets all the glory, the CDM sits back, an anchor that gives licence for the CAM to roam and stay forward. It’s the less fashionable of the two, but it is absolutely vital. If … Read more
Soccer is an incredibly competitive sport. It’s not uncommon to see fans arguing over the tiniest of details. Fans will live and die by the club they support, adamant that their teams’ mascot could beat up a rival side’s mascot, even if there is a giant smiling Bee, and the other is a Lion. Everything … Read more
Sudden death! It’s a scary phrase, particularly when exclaimed without context. You may assume within the connotations of soccer, sudden death has a far less fright-inducing meaning in comparison to a grim reminder of our mortality. However, it is comfortably among the most terrifying scenarios to soccer fans, players and managers alike. Only used in … Read more