Tag: football
Football’s dirtiest players: From red cards to fist fights
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos received the 26th red of his career against Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. Ramos is seen as one of football's dirtiest players...
Find Out MoreThe Slide Tackle: Basics of making a High-Quality Slide Tackle
Tackling is an integral part of football and defensive players must master the art of tackling to be successful. The slide tackle is one element of tackling that players can master as a great ground tackle...
Find Out MoreWhat happened to David Beckham’s three sons’ football careers?
David Beckham is one of the three most famous football players on the planet. Despite retiring in 2013 and becoming part-owner of Inter Miami CF and Salford City, Beckham is remembered fondly by football...
Find Out More5 biggest transfers of 2019
The year is nearly over and football fans can look back on some amazing things that took place during 2019. Major events included Liverpool winning the UEFA Champions League, Portugal winning the first-ever...
Find Out MoreHow much football is too much for players?
Young football players are starting to learn the game, train, and play matches earlier and earlier in life. By the time some kids are seven-years-old, it isn't uncommon for them in countries such as England,...
Find Out MoreSimple energy providing snacks for athletes
Having the right foods before a match can give you the energy you need to succeed on the pitch. If you have the right foods, you can last longer and outperform the competition. So, here are some simple...
Find Out MoreThose funny Americans: 5 strange MLS rules that differ from the rest of the world’s football leagues
Major League Soccer has been the United States' and Canada's top tier of football since debuting in 1996. From the start, MLS has attempted to Americanise the sport while trying to stay true to some of...
Find Out MoreHeading under scrutiny in youth football
Since the rise in research over brain injuries and CTE in American football, many have looked at heading in soccer (world football) as a major issue.
As more research has been conducted and new evidence...
Find Out MoreFatigue and Football: Overcoming tiredness
Fatigue is a common problem for athletes of all types. It is especially common in football because players are running constantly. But running alone isn't the only thing that can cause fatigue in footballers....
Find Out MoreWhy you should play futsal!
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...
Find Out MoreThe pressure on young footballers
Does the pressure on young footballers cause them to fail? It is an interesting question as a recent interview with Aston Villa player Tyrone Mings claimed his best player development came from simply...
Find Out MoreEat like a pro: 5 foods you need to eat for top football performance
If you want to be a professional footballer, you have to eat like one. As former WWE superstar "Stone Cold" Steve Austin says, "You can't out-train a poor diet". Top-class footballers not only train well...
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