Category: Football Advice

There are a wealth of football books on the market, yet not all are interesting reads. In fact, many of the books available to buy are snooze-fests written by ghostwriters about a player's career. However,...

Futsal is a fast-paced brand of football played indoors on small, handball-style courts. The game, which was made famous in Brazil, features teams with a goalkeeper and four outfit players.

Due to futsal's...

Turn on a Major League Soccer game on television these days and you will see stadiums with singing fans that create atmospheres that aren't too dissimilar to clubs in Germany.

Despite the United States...

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,...

CLIMBING THE FOOTBALL ACADEMY LADDER
WHAT IS A FOOTBALL ACADEMY?
Academies or centers of excellence are set up to help nurture and develop young players. The ultimate aim for an academy is to prepare...

Millions of amateur football players around the world want to know how to make it to the final level. They dream of becoming a pro football player, yet there is something just holding them back. Often,...

Parents around the globe always have one major question when it comes to their kids and football. That question is: When should I start my children in football?

There has been much debate over the topic....

Strikers live on an island. A No. 9 may not see much of the ball during a game, but when they do, a striker must score goals. A good No. 9 never gives up and always works hard for the team. It is difficult...

Goalkeeper is a position unlike any other in football. It is an individual position, and goalkeepers can spend an entire 90 minutes by themselves only to have one save to make late in a game. And goalkeepers...

Defensive midfield has become one of the most important positions in football over the last decade. At one time, these grafters were deployed with few fans and pundits really knowing why they were picked...

Walk into any Premier League dressing room on training or match days, and you will find tables covered in supplements for players. Drinks, bars and gels are three of the most popular items football players...

Every year, thousands of young football players are signed to contracts by football agents who make promises of fame and fortune. A large number of agents are able to facilitate players gaining trials...