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Most expensive football trading card sold for $442,800

21 Jul 21

A world record has been set for the most expensive football trading card sold. Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is not only the most-wanted player in the world, but he now has the most valuable...

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Serie A bans green kits

18 Jul 21

Serie A has taken the incredible step of banning teams from wearing green football kits. Yes, that is correct, Serie A will not allow teams from 2022 onwards from wearing green kits. 

The Italian top...

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Breaking down Cristiano Ronaldo’s international goalscoring

14 Jul 21

Cristiano Ronaldo will go down in history as one of the greatest footballers of all time. Regardless of which side of the fence you sit on, Ronaldo or Lionel Messi, there is no denying the Portuguese player's...

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Can juggling a hacky sack help you learn keepy uppies with a football?

10 Jul 21

A common sight at my school growing up was groups of young men and women standing in a circle kicking around a hacky sack. What is a hacky sack?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MfoxBPT-YY

A hacky...

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Tips for your next football trial

7 Jul 21

It is the offseason for many football players which means a time of relaxing, right? Not necessarily. The offseason is the time to improve and develop your skills, especially if you are going on trial...

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Olympic Football: Who will win gold in Tokyo?

1 Jul 21

The Summer Olympic Games will start on Friday, July 23 in Tokyo. The Olympic football tournament will have a men's and women's division with some high-calibre players taking to the pitches in Japan.
The...

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The North Macedonia cone race: Fun but does it improve your football skills?

29 Jun 21

If you have been watching the Euro 2020 tournament this summer, you may have noticed North Macedonia's bizarre pre-match training routine. The training practice was new and adventurous with plenty of fans...

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Keepy uppies: Every players worst friend

24 Jun 21

Keepy uppies are frustrating for many footballers. If you struggle with keepy uppies, you are likely not the only one. The good news is that players that work hard on them can improve over time.  Keepy...

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3 Goalkeeping practices YOU can do at home

22 Jun 21

Want to be a better goalkeeper? Try these goalkeeper practices at home.

Goalkeeping is a unique position in football. There is only one goalkeeper on the pitch for a team at a time. It is a position...

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Can footballers wear a baseball cap during a match?

20 Jun 21

You may have noticed goalkeepers wearing baseball caps during matches to shield their eyes from sunlight. But did you know that an outfield player is permitted to wear cap during games? Of course, they...

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European Championship’s most iconic moments

14 Jun 21

The Euro 2020 tournament is being played around Europe this summer. The tournament was postponed last summer but is now being played with fans in the grounds to cheer for their national teams.

Some...

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Mindful meditation for athletes

8 Jun 21

Due to a focus on mental health over the last few years, mindfulness has become a buzzword used in all walks of life. Mindfulness has even made its way over to the sports world as a way for athletes to...

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