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What is the record for the most penalties in a football match?

5 Jan 21

At the 1982 World Cup, West Germany and France played out the first-ever penalty shootout in the tournament's history. Since then, penalty shootouts have been a regular occurrence in major tournaments...

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Are energy drinks harmful for athlete?

2 Jan 21

There are a variety of energy drinks on the market that make a lot of claims from giving you wings to unleashing your inner beast. These caffeinated drinks have been around for some time and can be easily...

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Who are the Premier League’s top earners in 2020-21?

28 Dec 20

The English Premier League is often cited as best-paying football league in the world. Every season it seems that the Premier League gains a new highest earner. This year is no different as a new name...

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Did you know Diego Maradona nearly missed the 1986 World Cup?

22 Dec 20

Diego Maradona is famous (or infamous) for winning the 1986 World Cup with Argentina. Maradona captained Argentina to World Cup glorying, but what you may not know is that he nearly missed the tournament....

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What is the deep-lying playmaker position in football?

12 Dec 20

The No. 10 gets all of the headlines in football with their ability to create goals and score them. However, there is another position on the football pitch that creates goals from a central area and is...

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What is the sweeper position in football?

7 Dec 20

The sweeper position is one that isn't often used in football these days. However, the sweeper position has morphed in a hybrid position. Modern the centre-backs often play a sweeper-role making it unnecessary...

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What is the attacking midfielder position in football?

1 Dec 20

The attacking midfielder position in football may be more commonly referred to as the No. 10 position. It is a position that links the midfield with the forwards, creating goalscoring opportunities for...

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What is the wing-back position in football?

26 Nov 20

In recent seasons, a shift in football tactics and formations has led to the wide-spread use of the wing-back position. Teams such as RB Leipzig, Leicester City, and Chelsea have used the wing-back to...

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Wrexham AFC bought by Hollywood A-list stars

24 Nov 20

Wrexham AFC are now a monied club. At least on paper, the Welsh club are among the growing list of football clubs having been bought by new-money owners. Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney...

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What is the Canadian Premier League?

18 Nov 20

One of the great aspects of football is that there are a lot, I mean a lot, of opportunities for players to play professionally somewhere in the world. There are few sports that allow players to find a...

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AI camera ruins football match in Scotland

14 Nov 20

Regardless of which side of the fence you are on when it comes to technology in football, you cannot argue that it is here to stay. VAR has been a major talking point around the globe for its impact on...

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Are these the greatest rivalries in football?

10 Nov 20

A recent article on Sportskeeda, one of the website's writers compiled and ranked the top 10 Greatest Rivalries in Club Football. Some of the rivalries are certainly well warranted, but others may not...

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