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Before every football match begins, players walk onto the pitch. You’ll observe that in most cases, Goalkeepers are second after the captain. Why do Goalkeepers walk out second after the captain? Why is the star player of the team usually last? Is there any specific order for footballers walking onto the pitch before the match?
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There are so many Dutch footballers who have “van” in their surnames. A few examples are Vigil van Dijk, Donny van de Beek, Robin van Persie, Mark van Bommel etc. Why do they have “van’ in their surnames? What does it even mean? You’ll find answers to these questions in the article.
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If you are keen on understanding the major strengths and weaknesses of the 3-5-2 formation, you are in the right place. The 3-5-2 formation as the number suggests consists of 3 central defenders, five men across the midfield, and two strikers upfront. The system can be very flexible. It can modify itself throughout a game
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The New Champions League Format takes effect from the 2021/22 Champions League knockout phase. Football fans from around the world are looking forward to seeing how the Champions League would fare with its new rule. So, we will deliberate if the decision is good or bad for football generally. However, before going further, it is
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For some reason, many football fans regard Pogba as “world-class”. Overall, he has 49 goals and 38 assists in over 200 appearances for Manchester United. That’s 87 goals involvement. But do these numbers befit a “World Class” midfielder? Away from numbers, what about his level of consistency? Is it ok for a “World Class” midfielder? For some other reasons,
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Like Greek mythical creatures, ball possession has been an area where little to nothing is known. Very few football fans know the nitty-gritty that goes into calculating ball possession. Therefore, it is important to find an answer to the big question – how is possession calculated in football? First Let us find out the meaning
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Every month FIFA announces the best National teams in the preceding 12 months. However, most football fans do not know how the FIFA Ranking works at all. Ever since its inception in 1992 December, there has always been an inherent desire from both the fans and the professionals in the footballing arena to understand what
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Racism in football is getting more and more prominent every day. The sad part is that it seems like nothing is being done to sanction offenders. Weak punishments, poor handling, and a lack of proper action have meant more and more players are experiencing it. Candidly, this Racism of a thing (or Social Abuse) is
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Here, we’ll take a look at the general overview, strengths, and weaknesses of the 4-5-1 formation in football. One of the most common football formations is the 4-5-1 setup. Old and modern-day football coaches use this formation, however in different ways. And the Formation has evolved over the years. As Lawrence Freedman writes in Strategy:
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