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A lot has been said about tactics in football, and in this post, I will share with you the most hated football tactic; parking the bus. This tactic is notably used by the special one, Jose Mourinho in his early days at Chelsea football club and Inter Millan though some coaches have already been implementing this approach in some games with a new idea. The soccer park the bus tactic has won crucial games on the biggest stages though you can hate it for the flow of the game. So, without further ado, at the end of this post, you will understand different tactics used in soccer which will include park the bus soccer formation. But before we dive into the main topic; What Are Tactics In Football? In football (soccer), tactics refer to the way a team is set up or an approach that a team ...

This was the highlight of my day when I and some other sports fanatics were discussing contact sports. And during the conversation, we had opposite views about if soccer or football is a contact sport or not. I wouldn't want to be caught in the act but it's a question that captivated my interest and I would love to chip in with my own opinion. Of course, I did chip in my view but I was kind of wrong, and that's part of the reason why I decided to turn the scene and all I learned into a post. Let me ask you; Is football a contact sport? Soccer is one sport where body contact is necessary and is, therefore, a contact sport. It has been a contact sport since its inception and this cannot be argued or disputed.  After all, tackling to win the ball in a game of soccer would surely resu...

One of the most impressive aspects of a soccer game is seeing your favorite teams be as clinical as converting every opportunity into a goal. How I wish but there are no two ways to say this; I love football because it's fun, and it is one of the sports that captivates fans with its fast-paced action and thrilling moments. And without a doubt, football in the early 80s was very much different from how the game Is played now. Modern football games haven't been able to record the number of goals scored in a game In the early 80s. However, What is the highest-scoring game in soccer history? These are records that's stood for over a century now, and it's an incredible testament to the power of the sport most especially in the early 80s. In this post, I will discuss with you some of...

Football in Asia may not be the best, but they have produced some of the finest footballers who are exploring their talents in their prospective teams in Europe. In this post; You will learn about some of the greatest Asian footballers who have ever played the game. While I rank them, I consider the feat they recorded in the game including individual honor. With that being said; Here are the top 10 Asian football players of all time; Kim Joo-sung Son Heung-min Park Ji-sung Ali Daei Hidetoshi Nakata Cha Bum-Kun Mehdi Mahdavikia Keisuke Honda Paulino Alcantara Shunsuke Nakamura Let's get to know them. READ: 10 Best Captains In Soccer History 1. Kim Joo-sung Kim Joo-sung, a former South Korean football player was born on January 17, 1966, and he ...

One of the most popular football terms that you are likely going to hear is "aggregate". This is whether you are just getting started in soccer or you have been a fan of the sport for a very long time. It is one of the most important aspects of every two-legged tie where teams face each other home and away. A home game means that one of the sides is playing in their home stadium while the away side is the visiting side who also plays in their home turf in the return leg of the two-legged soccer game. It should be known that these kinds of soccer games will be witnessed in the knockout stages of soccer tournaments at both club and international levels as well as qualifiers. Knowing what an aggregate score is, is very important if you want to enjoy to the fullest the piece of the fo...

When you're faced with thousands of professional players from a country, and you're asked to select the best out of them. This is a difficult task to handle. But with some checks and analysis from other watchlists of the best American soccer players, we have been able to raise a list of the best American soccer players of all time. These are stars who have shined both on American soil. And other parts of the world have played their game. It is a fact that although soccer is not the most popular sport in the United States, the country has managed to produce its share of world beaters who took the world by storm in the playing days as well as a handful who are doing so presently in the MLS and in Europe. We've seen some of them blossom in the major leagues across Europe such as t...

In this post, I will be discussing some of the greatest Norwegian footballers of all time. And you will learn about each player: Appearance Goals Titles Teams that they play for And lots more. Let's meet the legends. 1. John Arne Riise John Arne Semundseth Riise is a former Norwegian professional football player who is currently the manager of Toppserien Club Avaldsnes. He is mostly loved for his versatility, and he has proven himself as a great left-back and left midfielder on his day in his career. His impressive track record includes holding the record for the most appearances for the Norway national team with 110 caps. He was part of the Norway squad for UEFA Euro 2000, but he did not feature in the tournament. However, Riise's international career ended...

In this post, I will be sharing with you the best young strikers in the world of football in 2023. These players have been hitting the ground in Europe and for their teams. However, you will learn about their: Their age Their current team Let's have fun. Do well to note that this is done in no particular order but just a list. 1. Alexander Isak Alexander Isak, born on September 21, 1999, is a Swedish professional footballer known for his role as a forward. He is currently playing for Premier League club Newcastle United as well as the Sweden national team. Isak began his professional career in 2016 with AIK. He later went on to represent Borussia Dortmund and Willem II before joining Real Sociedad in 2019. As a full Swedish international since 2017, he has accumul...

This post will be ranking the top 10 best football goal celebrations ever. In soccer, the goal celebration is one of the few moments that ignite the passion for the game. Trust me, these are the most iconic goal celebrations of all time. In this post, you will learn about the players with the best goal celebration in football history. Top 10 Best Football Goal Celebration Of All Time Cristiano Ronaldo's “Sui Jump” Peter Crouch Robot dance Jurgen Klinsmann dive celebration Emmanuel Adebayor’s sprint and slide Robbie Keane's cartwheel celebration Bebeto’s baby cradle celebration Tim Cahill's boxing corner goal celebration Mario Balotelli's “ Why Always Me?” shirt celebration Brandy Chastain’s shirt removal Roger Milla’s corner dance celebration Let's ha...

I was asked: Who is the best French player? You see, I would be wrong if I mention one, but what if I share with you the 9 greatest players of all time? In this post, you will learn how they fare in the game, their honors, and their legacy. Without further ado, here are they. 10 Best French Players Of All Time Zinedine Zidane. Michel Platini Thierry Henry Didier Deschamps Eric Cantona Lilian Thuram Just Fontaine Marcel Desailly Raymond Kopa Laurent Blanc Let's get to it. 1. Zinedine Zidane Zinedine Yazid Zidane, popularly known as Zizou, is a French football manager and former player renowned for his skills as an attacking midfielder. He achieved great success as the coach of Real Madrid and is considered one of the best coaches in the world. REA...