Tag: football

Football’s dirtiest players: From red cards to fist fights

29 Feb 20

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...

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The Slide Tackle: Basics of making a High-Quality Slide Tackle

7 Jan 20

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...

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What happened to David Beckham’s three sons’ football careers?

30 Dec 19

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...

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5 biggest transfers of 2019

20 Dec 19

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...

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How much football is too much for players?

4 Dec 19

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,...

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Simple energy providing snacks for athletes

29 Nov 19

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...

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Those funny Americans: 5 strange MLS rules that differ from the rest of the world’s football leagues

29 Oct 19

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...

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Heading under scrutiny in youth football

26 Oct 19

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...

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Fatigue and Football: Overcoming tiredness

18 Oct 19

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....

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Why you should play futsal!

28 Sep 19

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...

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The pressure on young footballers

14 Sep 19

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...

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Eat like a pro: 5 foods you need to eat for top football performance

31 Aug 19

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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