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Has Neymar fulfilled football expectations?

18 Feb 19

In early February, Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar turned 27-years old. A collective gasp went up around world football as the reality that Neymar hasn't lived up to expectations were realised.

Neymar...

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Bayern Munich giving young North Americans a football chance

10 Feb 19

Bayern Munich are one of the biggest football clubs in the world. The Bavarians have won 28 Bundesliga titles, 18 German Cups, and five European Cups. But the club doesn't rest and is always looking to...

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January Transfer Window 2019 – The most expensive player transfers

1 Feb 19

The January transfer window 2019 is closed. Unlike in years previous, this year's January transfer window had fewer big player and big money moves.

Despite spending slashed in the Premier League, there...

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Manchester Match Trials and Premier Football UK Events 2019

21 Jan 19

Manchester is one of Europe's richest football cities. It is home to mega-rich clubs Manchester City and Manchester United. Yet, Manchester is also home to clubs in other football leagues including Salford...

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Football Trials: New Year, New Opportunities

14 Jan 19

The new year brings with it new opportunities for football players. While some players see their experiences with clubs end or become unpleasant, others take new opportunities to succeed.

The Asian...

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Football training tips: Drills to improve football fitness

10 Jan 19

Football fitness can be the difference between you getting on the pitch or watching from the sidelines. No matter if it is preseason or midseason, working on your football fitness is key. The average professional...

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Confusing football rules players don’t know exist

2 Jan 19

Football fans and players don't always know the laws of the game. In fact, some of football's rules can be confusing. Although the sport is less confusing than other sports such as rugby or American football,...

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5 Football players who played through incredibly serious injuries

28 Dec 18

Injuries are an everyday part of football. Players have to look after their bodies when they feel something wrong or risk missing a large chunk of the football season. Modern footballers tend to take themselves...

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Are football academies a thing of the past?

21 Dec 18

Football clubs of all sizes have operated football academies to find and develop talent for decades. Clubs have seen football academies as a must for two reasons. The first is a club can bring through...

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Goalkeeper gloves: When did goalkeepers begin wearing gloves?

15 Dec 18

Watch a football match on television or visit any youth, semi-professional, or five-a-side game, and you will see goalkeepers wearing gloves. The use of goalkeeper gloves makes complete sense as it allows...

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Miguel Almiron: The road to football success isn’t straightforward

11 Dec 18

On December 9th, Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron raised Major League Soccer's MLS Cup after his club defeated the Portland Timbers 2-0 in the competition's finale. The Paraguayan had been in MLS...

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A WHOLE NEW BALL GAME

8 Dec 18

A WHOLE NEW BALL GAME
“I don’t think this is going to enhance the ball game at all” David Pleat (George Graham (Arsenal))

“If the new rule is the authorities’ idea of how to foster better...

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