Soccer

This is an article that I looked forward to writing as I am a defender in real-life. Let's get into the makings of a defender and why they're so important to modern football. This is the second most under-rated position in modern football.

The simplicity of the 4-4-2 formation has undoubtedly became a household formation in English Football (Soccer) in the 1990s and 2000s. It was the standard formation for most clubs during that time, and it's still used today when playing conservatively. Let's see how it works.

With the initiation of an attacking minded 4-3-3 formation, many coaches see the 3-5-2 formation as a counter to teams using such formation. Let's see how this formation works in the Premier League setting.

Offside laws were created to prevent an attacking player in football from having a significant advantage over the defensive team. It's a rule that affects the way a game is played.

As a football fan, I often watch games when my favourite team is not involved. In most of these cases, I root for the weaker team. In this article, I collected some of the most successful underdogs since I started following the sport.

Following up on my last article on the English Football League system, which was rather difficult to write, here's my next article on Malaysia's Football League structure, which is a little closer to home. Take a look!

For nearly 60 years, the away goals rule has determined some huge victories and huge upsets in UEFA Club Competitions. However, as the landscape of football changes, so do the rules. Let's take a look at the away goals rule and why it is being abolished.

In football (soccer), there are three important positions on the field; the defenders, midfielders and the forwards. All positions are important, however, midfielders have the ability to change the whole dynamic of the team. Let's see why midfielders are so important in football.

Comeback stories are some of the best moments as a football fan, no matter what club you support. Listening to another club's comeback story is really satisfying to hear. Let's read AFC Wimbledon's rise back to league football.

Confused by football? One of the selling points of football (soccer) is the promotion & relegation rule. It's the source of "Final day" dramas, success stories, happiness, and disappointments. Let's take a look at how deep the football pyramid goes in English football.

The Europa Conference League, a new addition to the existing European Club Football (Soccer) competition, will act as the third division of the UEFA competition behind the likes of the Champions League and Europa League.

This compilation of the greatest Premier League right-backs of all time includes statistics and videos to help you judge their ability.

Who is the greatest left-back in Premier League history? Ten of the best are presented here, with statistics and videos to showcase their abilities.

We look at some of the books written about football, which will truly enrich your understanding of the game and will help you develop a deeper appreciation for the game and its players. From autobiographies to tactical breakdowns, this list has a book for every kind of football fan.

Check out the most stylish football kits to be ever worn by the players at the Euros. From the minimalist to the extravagant, there's a kit here for every kind of style you could imagine.

In this article, I will describe 23 football referee signals and provide images to illustrate them. Read on to learn how referees communicate with players, assistant referees, and other soccer match officials.

Admitted as a FIFA member in 2005, Comoros achieved its historic moment on Mar. 25, 2021, when it qualified for its first major tournament. In 2022, the Indian Ocean archipelago reached the Round of 16 in its first major tournament - the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

I’ve based my selections within this list on players’ abilities and the impacts they had on their teams whilst in the Premier League. That means the list isn’t purely based on the players' longevity or team accolades, but rather their personal contributions and the legacies they left.

Paul Pogba has shown signs of greatness in his time at Juventus, Manchester United, and the French National Team.

Free kicks are normally the job of a midfielder or a striker. However, defenders have been recently stepping up against the wall to take direct free kicks and score. Here are some prolific defenders who took free kicks in the Premier League era.

Did you know that the secret to Liverpool FC's recent success in both the league and European competition relied on the 4-3-3 formation? Let's analyse the tactical usage of the 4-3-3 formation by this team.

Forwards are relied on to score goals, but they also must be tactical players that can divert the opponent's defense. Let's take a look at what these strikers do in football (soccer).

After being spared relegation, SV Darmstadt 98 hoped to take advantage of its second chance. In doing so, the club won the hearts of neutrals as the club completed successive promotions and returned to the Bundesliga in 2015.

SV Darmstadt 98 achieved successive promotions in 2014 and 2015 to cap a remarkable turnaround. Relive the early rocky road that included a low point when the club nearly went bankrupt.

Liverpool FC had waited a long time for this moment and worked hard for this over the last few years as a team. This is what they've dreamed for years and were successful in ending the 30-year league title drought with the performance of a lifetime throughout the season.

The Blues have signed at least one player for more than £20 million in every season since 2011. The Chelsea owner hasn't been afraid to break the bank with the recently inflated transfer market value. Let us look at the five most expensive signings by the Blues.

Old Trafford has seen countless English greats come and go. They will be etched in our memory for years to come.

The Roman Abramovich era has witnessed glorious chapters in the history of English as well as European football. Let us take a look at the 5 greatest signings who revolutionized Chelsea under the Roman Abramovich era.

May 26, 2020, marked the 21st anniversary of the historic treble when legends were forged and a living legend, Sir Alex Ferguson, was en route to becoming the greatest manager of all generations. Let us take a look at their incredible 10-day journey in May 1999.

I will be focusing on the top 5 Premier League Strike Partnerships, in my opinion.

The English game is one of football's most celebrated and competitive. Plenty of sides have enjoyed time at the top. However, only five can make it into this list of the country's greatest ever clubs.

The Premier League has become known as the most competitive football league in the world; having a keen understanding for its ins and outs therefore is absolutely vital. It's not so uncommon therefore to see players return to their clubs and take the reigns as their managers.

After narrowly missing out on the 2014 World Cup, Iceland hoped to continue its ascent. What followed saw Iceland soar to new heights, including its historic achievement at Euro 2016.

In the 2010s, Iceland was one of football's biggest risers, having risen over 100 spots in five years. Relive Iceland's long struggle to get to prominence, including its worst ranking in 2012 before a near-miss at reaching the 2014 World Cup.

The 2012-13 season marked the end of an era for the Premier League. Sir Alex Ferguson took charge of Manchester United for the final campaign, crowning themselves as Champions of England for a record 20th time. But how was the rest of the league looking?

The new decade of the 2020s is upon us, so we thought we would look back at the first season of the previous decade to see just how far the game has come. We take a look back at the 2009/10 season down below, the first campaign to see in the 2010s.

Liverpool are set to close out 2019 on the verge of their very first Premier League title. They are one of the oldest and grandest football clubs around the world and have had numerous legends grace the pitch through the years. We take a look at some of them here.

Arsenal is, in terms of trophies at least, the third biggest club in the Premier League right now. And whilst the side might have fallen on slightly harder times recently, they still boast plenty of talent amongst their ranks. We take a look through their squad and see who is really world class.

Arguably the most infamous football match of the last twenty years, Liverpool stunned the entire world with a scarcely believable comeback against European giants A.C. Milan in 2005. We take a look back at that unforgettable night in Istanbul and relieve the drama unfolding...

On its 33rd qualifying campaign across eight decades, Finland qualified for a major tournament, Euro 2020. Relive the nation's long journey that included a "golden generation" and its search for the manager who was a school teacher at one point.

The Bundesliga is home to some of the most technical and competent players in European football. With some of the finest coaches on the continent, it's unsurprising to see so many genuinely gifted players slip right under the nose of football fans up and down the land. Check some of them out here.

The Premier League is easily the most watched sports league in the world, regularly drawing in millions of viewers from around the world each week. Despite this, it's easy to slip in between the cracks and become something of an underrated gem. Here's our take on the league's underrated pros.

With the 2010s now nearly at an end, we thought we would take a quick look back at the true giants of the footballing world who graced the pitch over the decade in the Premier League.

With the 2010s now drawing to a close, this is the best point to look back and reflect on what has been a thrilling decade of football. United fell, City rose and a new team rules supreme in North London. It might look like very different, but who has excelled the most?

One of the most intense finals in recent times, the 2018 Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Liverpool had it all. Goals, drama and tension for both sets of fans played out across ninety minutes as Zidane's Madrid side romped to their third consecutive European title.

Messi and Ronaldo have been dominating football for fifteen years now. They have won ten Ballon D'ors between them and easily remain the two most influential players on the planet, both on and off the pitch. But the end of this era could be on the horizon, so who could be their replacements?

The Premier League has carved out a reputation for being home to countless amounts of shocking and legendary games that have stunned the football world. Read on to see our take on some of the most shocking of losses conjured up since 2010.

England is the country that invented, codified, and spread the game of soccer. Yet the island nation has achieved only one World Cup victory. The year was 1966, and a remarkable group of players and a determined coach made it happen.

Did you realize that in the 1980s and 1990s, Colombia was torn by drug violence? Yet somehow, soccer thrived and reached its golden age. Learn how drug money made its way into players, teams, and stadiums.

No nation defied all odds to qualify for a major tournament other than Yemen did to reach the 2019 Asian Cup. Relive the journey away from home for this nation that culminated with the historic qualification.