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10 Fascinating Facts About the Uefa Champions League
From Porto's underdog win in 2004, all the way to Real Madrid cementing themselves as the undisputed champions of Europe. Let's dive into 10 astonishing facts about the UEFA Champions League.
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8 National Football Teams That No Longer Exist
Did you know that the first Euro final was played by nations that no longer exist? Let's look at 8 national teams that no longer exist due to political factors.
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10 Fascinating Facts About the UEFA Euros
From underdog victories to having golden goal finals, the Euro has seen many fascinating events since the first tournament in 1960. This article covers some really outrageous things that have happened in the Euros.
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10 Unspoken Rules of Football Sportsmanship
While we have the FIFA Laws of the Game as an official guideline for all football rules, there are also unspoken rules within the game. These unspoken rules are what make the sport more beautiful to play.
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Top 10 Popular Football Club Anthems: History, Culture, and Fanbase
An intimidating factor about playing in an opponent's home ground is the anthems sung by the home team's fans. Let's hear some of the best anthems and chants by the home team's fans to intimidate the opponent team.
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League Two: The Tightrope Walk Between League and Non-League Football
From the return of Wrexham AFC and Luton Town to the English Football League, and the demise of former Premier League club, Oldham Athletic into the National League. League Two is a tightrope between professional and semi-pro football. This article discusses it.
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Can You Be Offside From Goal Kicks, Throw-Ins & Corners?
Have you ever wondered, why some attacking players go so close to the opposing goal when a throw-in happens? That's because, the offside rule doesn't apply in such cases. Here's why.
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Are All Football Pitches the Same Size?
There are different sets of rules in international, continental and domestic competitions. Let's take a look at FIFA's standard and the Premier League's standards for pitches in this article.
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130+ Years of English Football, Which Teams Have Won the English Top Division?
Year 1888, the start of the of the English Football League, where only 12 football clubs were in it. Just over a century later, 23 clubs have won the top division, lets go through who they are.
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What Goes Into Football Transfer Fees?
Transfer fees have undergone many changes in the past century. From Willie Groves' £100 transfer fee from Aston Villa to West Brom in 1893 to Neymar's record-breaking fee of €222 million (£200 million). Here's what goes into transfer fees in world football.
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How Did the Bosman Ruling Change the Footballing World?
Transfer fees are significant for clubs to bring high-potential players into their teams. Thanks to Jean-Marc Bosman, teams have the option to sign out-of-contract players with no fee. Let's see the history behind this method of purchase.
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The Ballon D'or: A Symbol of Prestige in Football
In recent years, when Ballon D'or award season comes along, the names Messi and Ronaldo typically pop up. Of course, the two friendly rivals have won it multiple times in the past decade. Let's take a look at the prestige of the Ballon D'or award.
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Luton Town's Fall and Rise Into the Top Level of English Football
The small town of Luton, once a prominent figure in English football, fell into the gallows of non-league football before making their return and achieving more. In this article, let's be inspired by their journey back to the top flight of English football.
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Wrexham Afc: The Revival of the Oldest Welsh Football Team.
Wrexham AFC, the oldest Welsh team in the UK, has undergone a significant change in their management and are looking to rise up the top of English Football. Here's how two actors changed the fortunes of the Welsh club.
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Player Development in English Football: The Importance of Academies and Pathways
Football academies isn't just a factory for a club to constantly generate impeccable talents, but their role is more than that. Academies are a place for young players to build character while improving their technical and tactical skills.
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Mo Salah: Road to Becoming a Liverpool Legend
Mo Salah is the definition of "grinding for success", he has worked hard to be what he is today. Futher cementing his position as a legend, when he recently beat Robbie Fowler's record to be Liverpool's all time Premier League goalscorer.
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Tactical Analysis: High-Pressing and Counter-Pressing System in English Football
The system that cements the English Premier League as one of world football's most challenging leagues is the use of the high-pressing system. Let's see how it works here.
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The Rise of False Nine in English Football
Traditional strikers play high up the field. Their only job is to score goals. False-nines play around the midfield area as a key player to start a counter-attack. Let's see the rise in popularity of a false nine in English football.
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Football Technology: The Future of English Football
Technology is a never ending improvement known to mankind. Football has received some of the best upgrades in technology in the past 5 years, with the introduction of the video assistant referee (VAR) and the goal-line technology.
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Types of Football Manager's Philosophies in English Football
Why do football coaches need a philosophy? Firstly, it allows a coach/manager to make quick decisions when things get tough, plus its a blueprint for coaches/managers to make decisions.
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How Long Does It Take a New Team to Climb to the Pinnacle of English Football?
With 40,000+ football teams divided into 600+ leagues in English football, how long does it take for a new team to rise up the ladder if they were to be promoted every season?
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Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley's Reign of Liverpool FC
Bill Shankly may be famous for bringing Liverpool FC back to the first division of English football, but in terms of solidifying Liverpool FC as an English and European powerhouse, Bob Paisley must be credited for that.
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The Greatest English Football Rivalries: A Deep Dive Into the History and Passion
With over 40,000 football clubs in England organised into 600 or so leagues, there's no surprise that rivalries exist in English football. Rivalries exist because of economic, geographical and historical reasons. Let's take a look at English football's greatest rivalries.
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The Evolution of Football Tactics in English Football
In football, tactics always evolve in English football. Gone are the days of conservative football. It's now all about fast and aggressive play. Let's see how tactics have evolved in English football over time.
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What Is Added Time in Football?
Added time, more commonly known as injury time, is the additional time given to a match when there are stoppages in the middle of the game. But how is added time awarded? Let's find out.
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The Beauty of Free Kicks: How to Bend It Like Beckham
Have you seen beautiful goals scored from free kicks? Roberto Carlos’ goal against France in 1997 is one example. Learn how to train to take effective free kicks.
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How Do National Football Teams Qualify for the Fifa World Cup?
There are 197 countries in this world; how do 32 teams enter the World Cup? Let's take a look at the stages countries have to go through to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.
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Football Positional Analysis: How to Be a Dangerous Striker
Strikers are the key players to a team winning or losing. A good striker will be dangerous to defenders. Let's take a look at the positional analysis of a striker.
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The Maldini Dynasty & Wright-Phillips Dynasty. 5 Footballers Who Followed Their Dad's Footsteps
We've heard of the influence of Alf-Inge Haaland on Erling Haaland's move to Manchester City. We've even seen three generations play for AC Milan. Let's take a look at some fathers & sons who played football.
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5 Highest Scoring Goalkeepers in World Football
Goalkeepers are tasked to keep the ball out of their goal. However, there are a few goalkeepers who have consistently scored goals as well. Let's take a look at who they are.
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Football Positional Analysis: How to Be a Great Defensive Wall
Defenders make sure the ball doesn't enter your team's goal. They're usually the toughest players on the pitch, but just being tough doesn't get the job done. You'll need technique.
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Football Tactical Analysis: The 4-5-1 Formation
Tactical changes are a norm in world football (soccer). As time passes, new strategies, formations and innovations will develop. Let's take a look at the 4-5-1 formation, a predecessor to the 4-2-3-1 formation.
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What's the Importance of a Defender in Modern Football?
This is an article that I looked forward to writing as I am a defender in real-life. Let's get into the makings of a defender and why they're so important to modern football. This is the second most under-rated position in modern football.
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The 4-4-2: A Legendary Formation Still Used Today
The simplicity of the 4-4-2 formation has undoubtedly became a household formation in English Football (Soccer) in the 1990s and 2000s. It was the standard formation for most clubs during that time, and it's still used today when playing conservatively. Let's see how it works.
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The 3-5-2 Formation Makes a Comeback in World Football
With the initiation of an attacking minded 4-3-3 formation, many coaches see the 3-5-2 formation as a counter to teams using such formation. Let's see how this formation works in the Premier League setting.
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The Offside Rule of Football (Soccer)
Offside laws were created to prevent an attacking player in football from having a significant advantage over the defensive team. It's a rule that affects the way a game is played.
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Guide to the Malaysian Football League System
Following up on my last article on the English Football League system, which was rather difficult to write, here's my next article on Malaysia's Football League structure, which is a little closer to home. Take a look!
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Why Is the Away Goals Rule Being Abolished in UEFA Club Competitions?
For nearly 60 years, the away goals rule has determined some huge victories and huge upsets in UEFA Club Competitions. However, as the landscape of football changes, so do the rules. Let's take a look at the away goals rule and why it is being abolished.
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Midfielders: The Engine of a Football Team.
In football (soccer), there are three important positions on the field; the defenders, midfielders and the forwards. All positions are important, however, midfielders have the ability to change the whole dynamic of the team. Let's see why midfielders are so important in football.
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AFC Wimbledon: One of the Best Comeback Stories in Football
Comeback stories are some of the best moments as a football fan, no matter what club you support. Listening to another club's comeback story is really satisfying to hear. Let's read AFC Wimbledon's rise back to league football.
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A Guide to English Football's Pyramids, Promotion, and Relegation
Confused by football? One of the selling points of football (soccer) is the promotion & relegation rule. It's the source of "final day" dramas, success stories, happiness, and disappointments. Let's take a look at how deep the football pyramid goes in English football.
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How Will the Europa Conference League Affect the Champions League and Europa League?
The Europa Conference League, a new addition to the European Club Football (Soccer) competition, will act as the third division of the UEFA competition behind the likes of the Champions League and Europa League.
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Defenders Who Took Free Kicks in the English Premier League
Free kicks are normally the job of a midfielder or a striker. However, defenders have been recently stepping up against the wall to take direct free kicks and score. Here are some prolific defenders who took free kicks in the Premier League era.
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Tactical Analysis of Liverpool FC's 4-3-3 Formation
Did you know that the secret to Liverpool FC's recent success in both the league and European competition relied on the 4-3-3 formation? Let's analyse the tactical usage of the 4-3-3 formation by this team.
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What Do Forwards Do in Football (Soccer)?
Forwards in football are relied on to score goals, but they also must be tactical players that can divert the opponent's defense. Learn more about forwards here.