Soccer News And Articles

It is no more news that soccer can be played by any individual regardless of their height and this has made the sport to be embraced by many folks all over the world, even to the point of venturing into the sport at the professional level. Meanwhile, back in the years when talking about soccer, the shortest soccer players were not recognized as a thing with regards to attention being given to them based on listings and rankings. What counted was the height, size, and muscular look of the men. However, the round leather game of football has taken another dimension recently. We can now recognize short soccer players playing in big games. The miniature nature of the players is not a big consideration in comparison to skill and talent. After all, a significant number of the best s...

A left-back is a defender on the pitch that defends the left flank of a defensive line against opposition attackers. They are also expected to make marauding runs from the left flank against the opposition's right back on the day.  For decades, we've seen the best of the best left-backs that have taken the game by storm and carve niches for themselves as the best in the position in the history of the game.  Today, we will be discussing the 10 best left backs of all time in the history of football, that stood the test of time and stood out as the best amongst the lot in their playing generation. Our listing of the top 10 best left backs in the history of football is derived from the achievements and accolades of the players as well as how well they performed for club and country th...

Football betting has come to stay and offers fans of the game lots of options they can leverage in their quest to win big and get one over the bookmakers as many times as possible. In this article, we will be looking to answer the question; How many booking points is a yellow card? A yellow card is worth 10 booking points. One option that punters can take advantage of to enhance their chances of winning is booking points. Booking points are one of the most common ways to place bets on the number of yellow and red cards that will be brandished to players during a football game.  If you want to place a bet on the number of cards that will be shown, you can do so. You can place bets on card-based points with almost every bookmaker and we will throw more light on what the concept entails...

Erling Haaland has been a thorn in the flesh of opposition clubs and fans since he arrived at Manchester City under Pep Guardiola ahead of the 2022/23 season. The 22-year-old has been very consistent in finding the back of the net for the Citizens thus far in all competitions and this can be seen in the whopping 19 goals he has scored in 11 games for Manchester City in all competitions. He already has 3 hat-tricks to his name in the Premier League in 8 games, establishing himself as the quickest player to ever record 3 Premier League hat-tricks. READ: What Is Relegation In The Premier League? The Norwegian appears unstoppable, and so, the question now is; Can Erling Haaland be stopped? Well, we stumbled on some suggestions that will help in limiting the player's impact on the ...

Midfielders can be described as the control switch of a football team. They play as the henchman between the strikers and the defenders. Their activities are not centered only on dishing out suitable crosses and passes to strikers. They also double down as defenders to support the defensive line. In football games today, we have seen forwards, wingers, and attacking midfielders getting the credits that belong to central midfielders. While it is the central midfielders that have always positioned the ball for scoring opportunities. They also support in defense line and we can’t rule out their importance in a football game. Football squads are geared and relaxed based on the strength of the midfielders. So, looking at the array of talented and skilled footballers we have in the world, ...

In a not-so-unexpected twist, following the embarrassing defeat suffered at home to Brighton Albion on Sunday, a few names have already gone up at Old Trafford, as Manchester United attempts to give an appropriately swift response to what was an uneventful start to the season. In fact, as of Monday, it was widely reported that a bid for Marko Arnautovic has already been submitted. Adrien Rabiot is another name flying around, with a deal said to be close for the Italian. These moves, however, haven't gone without their own fair share of criticism. Some argue that the club is about making the exact mistakes it did in the recent past, where the recruiting policy is usually about papering cracks, rather than building a lasting system. READ: 2022/23 Premier League Matchday 1 Taking Poi...

Sports betting has become a trendy way to enjoy a sports event. Sports betting allows fans and bettors to place bets on their teams to earn while enjoying the sports. It has become a great way for people to spend time betting for their teams. Moreover, sports betting is an easy activity that a newbie can follow. In this case, let’s try our hand at picking a winning soccer team. If you want to try your hands at winning a bet while watching soccer, here are some tips to spot a good team. Understand Sports Odds The first thing you need to know, and most importantly, you need to understand, is the sports odds. Odds are presented by the bookmakers that express the possible outcome of a sports event. The odds also show the possible payout if a bettor wins their wager. There are three...

The 2022/23 Premier League season kicked off over the weekend and more of what was expected from the games came to be. All 20 teams took part in footballing action on Saturday and Sunday and we can't help but hope for more fireworks as the season progresses. The first game on Friday saw the Gunners beat Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in what was a fiercely contested game, thanks to Gabriel Martinelli with the first goal of the 2022/23 Premier League season via a well-executed training ground move. Regardless, here are some of the talking points from Matchday 1 of the 2022/23 Premier League season. READ: Does Messi Speak French? Arsenal Showed Character Against Crystal Palace Mikel Arteta's men were exceptional in pre-season and we were looking forward to seeing how they would f...

It has been a well-publicized terrible season for Man U, but they are not alone The season is drawing to a close but there is still a lot to play for, with Europe, relegation, and the title itself yet to be decided. Some of the best Premier League odds this season have been for those unfancied teams punching above their weight, and for every winner, there is inevitably a loser. So, with just a few games of the 2021/22 season left, which teams – in no particular order - have been the biggest disappointment? Everton Whichever way you look at it, and even if they survive the drop, this has been a disastrous season for the blue half of Liverpool for so, so many reasons. It is difficult to know where to start. First of all, we will blow the myth that’s been circulating claiming Everton...

This is an article on the history of the Mexico El Súper Clásico soccer derby: Chivas Guadalajara vs Club América - who is better in all-time history including Head to Head (h2h) between the two teams? These two sides are arguably the most popular sides in Mexican club soccer. They will also make the list f the most popular sides in the history of the game in North America. About Chivas Guadalajara Chivas Guadalajara are a Méxican professional soccer club based in Guadalajara, Jalisco and Compete in the Liga MX. They are the second most successful football club in Mexico and have won 12 Liga MX titles, 7 Campeón de Campeones, 4 Copa MX, and 2 CONCACAF Champions Leagues. They believe in the concept of Mexican-born players only. About Club América Club América is a professional Mexican s...