Did you know that in 2023 the average height of a soccer player is around 5ft 11”? At 180 centimetres, that’s as tall as Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne, Chelsea defender Thiago Silva or Spurs’ dynamic forward Heung-min Son. Of course, being below the sport’s average stature is rarely detrimental. In fact, there are numerous…
Football has evolved over the years, and there is a huge difference between modern and the conventional football. In the past, defenders were instructed to stay around their boxes and prevent the opponents from scoring. That was their only duty, but in the last few decades, defenders, especially side-backs, are expected to participate in the…
There is an incredible appetite amongst soccer fans to experience the same game they love but in different and exciting ways. In recent years there has been a significant rise in the popularity of such sports including Beach Soccer, Teqball and Soccer Tennis. Each variation offers its players the opportunity to test their abilities away…
Soccer continues to inspire the creation of many new games, that while loosely based around the sport’s old aged principles, adds a range of interesting and unique innovations. From Beach Soccer to Soccer Golf, each iteration offers its own take on the original and has built a large global following in the process. Soccer Tennis…
There are few more exciting moments for soccer fans than when a player attempts the truly unexpected. Whether it be a technique used to beat an opponent or a trick designed to entertain crowds, the world’s best players are capable of producing such wonderful moments that live long in the memory. However, some skills are…
There are numerous iterations of traditional association soccer worldwide. Variations of the game can be played on the beach, street, indoor and even freestyle soccer in which players compete utilising a range of tricks or advanced skills. One of the most popular forms of soccer is called Futsal. The sport is continuing to increase in…
Penalty kicks are one of soccer’s most debated talking points. This simple shot from twelve-yards has always been the source of much excitement for a winning team and the stuff of nightmares for the loser. The mind games behind taking a penalty are often complex. Players must consider the placement, height and pace of their…
The beauty of soccer is that you can play it almost anywhere. On the concrete streets, in a sodden field or even indoors, the overall accessibility of this globally loved sport only adds to its universal popularity. To get started all you need is a ball of some kind, an appropriate space and some objects…
In many ways soccer is a simple game. Twenty-two men or women vying for possession of a size five ball, preventing it from entering their own team’s net, whilst attempting to score in the opponent’s goal as many times as they can. Yet what makes soccer beloved is its complexities, with players doing something unexpected…
Referees hold undoubtedly one of the most important roles in soccer. A ‘ref’ is crucial in controlling the overall running of any game whilst ensuring rules or regulations are followed by both players and managers alike. Rightly or wrongly, there continues to be varying levels of quality in refereeing across the sport as a whole….