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1min.footballWhat’s the difference between defending like an amateur team and defending like a professional team? 🤔How to Defend Like a Pro ⚽ Southampton’s Masterclass vs Man City 🙌What’s the difference between defending like an amateur and defending like a professional? Last week, Southampton — bottom of the Premier League — showed us exactly that. Heading into the match, they were on track to match Derby County’s infamous record of just 11 points in a season. But a stunning 0-0 draw against Manchester City, the champions, helped them avoid that unwanted history.City dominated the game — 72% possession, 26 shots, 15 corners — yet they couldn’t find the back of the net. Why? Because Southampton finally did what they...2025-05-1801 min
1min.football3 Huge Matches You Can’t Miss Before the Season Ends! ⚽🔥The 2024–25 season is almost over… but it’s not done yet! 👀Here are 3 HUGE matches you absolutely need to watch:🏆 FA Cup Final – Manchester City vs Crystal Palace on 17 May🇩🇪 DFB Pokal Final – Stuttgart vs 3rd-tier Arminia on 24 May🇪🇪🇺 Europa League Final – Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur on 22 MayFrom underdog stories to trophy droughts and redemption arcs — this is what football is all about. 💯Which match are you most hyped for? Let us know in the comments! 👇Subscribe for more intere...2025-05-1601 min
1min.footballMental Health Matters, even in Football! ⚽🧠As we step into Mental Health Awareness Week, let’s talk about one thing we often ignore in football: The impact of being picked last. This small change can protect young minds and talents. One big mistake football coaches should stop making right now. Tell me, how are teams divided before training matches? Two captains pick players one by one after a toss. Right? While this method creates balanced teams, it has two major flaws.First, captains often choose individuals based on friendships, not just skill—causing groups within the squad. But worse, it’s demoral...2025-05-1100 min
1min.footballDecember-born footballers are least likely to turn pro!😱Footballers born in December are least likely to turn pro. Yes, you heard it right.Here you can see the birth distribution by month across 27 European nations from 2000 to 2010. And here's the birth distribution of over 4000 players that participated in the UEFA youth tournaments in 2010-11.Interestingly, most of them were born in January. And it just drops month by month until December — where the numbers are shockingly low. But this isn’t random. It’s called the relative age effect.In football, kids born in January and December often compete in the same a...2025-05-0400 min
1min.footballFrom TV Screens to the Stadium | My Real Madrid Fan Story ft. Ananya ⚽🤍"All I know is—supporting Real Madrid has been one of the best decisions of my life."Watch Ananya's story from falling in love with Madrid to watching the legends live. Dreams do come true. ✨Subscribe for more interesting stories.Website - https://1minfootball.com/Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/1min.football/Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@1min.footballFor collaborations, email us at info@1minfootball.com2025-04-3001 min
1min.footballJose Mourinho's Most Surprising Achievement 😱This is Jose Mourinho's most surprising achievement… and it’s NOT what you think!José Mourinho is one of the most decorated and iconic managers in football history. Widely regarded as one of the greatest ever, he has conquered league titles in four different countries, lifted the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League twice, among countless other honours.He’s also part of an elite group — one of only six managers to win the UEFA Champions League with two different clubs. He is the only manager in history t...2025-04-2600 min
1min.footballFrom Pushing Trollies to England Call-Up: Dan Burn's Story ⚽Dan Burn’s journey to the England call-up is one of football’s most inspiring underdog stories. Released by Newcastle as an 11-year-old boy, pushing trolleys at the supermarket, and rising through non-league football, Burn showed resilience and grit. From washing kits at Darlington to playing in the Premier League with Newcastle, his story is about perseverance. From scoring at Wembley to ending the Magpies' 70-year trophy drought, his story is about desire. At 32, Burn finally played his first match for England, becoming one of the oldest debutants in recent history. A player once doubted; Burn n...2025-04-1900 min
1min.footballStop Wasting Goal Kicks! Try This Simple Trick! 🚀⚽📈Stop Wasting Goal Kicks! Try This Simple Trick Instead!I’ve seen so many teams, especially grassroots and amateur teams, waste their goal kicks—just launching hopeful long balls that usually lead to losing possession. Sound familiar? Right?But smart teams do this instead! Watch closely. Here, the goalkeeper waits while the team groups up in a small area. Why? Because it creates two big advantages!First, it gives the keeper a better chance to find a teammate.Second, it increases the chance of winning second balls, keeping possession, and building the...2025-04-0200 min
1min.footballWhat if Footballers were Cars? ⚽🚗“Rolls Royce” - This is what Zinchenko said when asked about William Saliba. Quite often we have seen fans and commentators referring to some players as Rolls-Royce. But this got us thinking: what if footballers were cars? Which car would best represent some popular footballers? We asked ChatGPT, and this is what we got.Harry Kane—BMW 7 SeriesRaphinha—Nissan GT-R R35Robert Lewandowski—Audi RS7 SportbackVinícius Júnior—Lamborghini Aventador SVJErling Haaland—Dodge Challenger SRT DemonLamine Yamal—Porsche 911 Turbo SMohamed Salah...2025-03-2601 min
1min.footballBecome a KILLER STRIKER with this simple trick! 💀⚽Become a KILLER STRIKER with this simple trick! 💀⚽Watch Haaland’s movement in this clip. As soon as he senses an opportunity, he starts moving towards the far post. And that’s exactly what elite strikers do! Why? Because moving to the far post gives you three major advantages!First, it improves your scoring angle! You don’t have to open your body awkwardly to take the shot.Second, it puts you on the blind side of the defender. Now they have a big problem—the ball is in front of them, but you are behin...2025-03-2300 min
1min.footballWembley Stadium Dressing Room change that completely transformed England! 🦁🦁🦁Last year, we visited Wembley Stadium, home to the England national team and the second-largest football stadium in Europe. While the tour was packed with football history, this detail amazed us the most!In 2020, Wembley completed a £9 million upgrade, including a brand-new England men's first-team dressing room—designed with two crucial features requested by then-Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate himself.First, the usual rectangular shape with sharp corners was replaced with an oval design, ensuring that every player could see their teammates without any obstruction.Second, a new rule—no two playe...2025-03-2001 min
1min.footballOne mistake footballers should STOP making right now! ⚽️❎🤕One mistake footballers should stop making right now! I have met several footballers complaining of pain in their shins, knees, ankles, and hip joints. In fact, I suffered from pain in my joints for years. After spending months and a lot of money on physiotherapy and medication, I found out that I had been making one big mistake. It has nothing to do with diet. It has nothing to do with training either. The real problem was football studs. Most footballers (excluding professionals) play and train on hard grounds without any grass and high-quality turfs. F...2025-03-1901 min
1min.footballPlayed BOTH ICC & FIFA World Cups - Ellyse Perry 🏏⚽🏆🤯There is a saying by Confucius, "The man who chases two rabbits catches neither.". But here is an exception. Today, I will tell you about a sportsperson who played in both the ICC and FIFA World Cups. In a world where breaking into one sport is a lifetime challenge, Ellyse Perry mastered two. Born in 1990, Perry was exposed to multiple sports during her childhood. At just 16, she made history by representing Australia in both football and cricket. The 2009 Women's World Cup held in Australia was her first major ICC tournament. Two years later, she was also selected for Australia's...2025-03-1501 min
1min.footballThe Skill That Made Frank Lampard a Midfield Legend! 💫⚽️One skill that made Frank Lampard one of the greatest Premier League midfielders of all time!Watch this small clip.In this 10-second clip, Lampard scanned the pitch 7 times. It may look like a very easy skill, but let me tell you it is not. No matter how much you tell yourself that you will check your shoulder during the game, you tend to forget it as soon as the match kicks off. But how did Frank develop this skill? The answer is his father, Frank Lampard Senior, who himself was a West...2025-03-1300 min
1min.footballMessi’s Secret Skill That Makes Him the GOAT! ⚽🐐This small clip shows an important skill that makes Messi one of the greatest footballers of all time. On 20th February 2025, Inter Miami played against Sporting Kansas City in negative temperatures, making it one of the coldest matches ever. Interestingly, even such frigid conditions could not stop Messi from showing his class. He scored the game's only goal, that too with his right foot, putting an end to the 15-year-old question, "Can he do it on a cold, rainy night in Stoke?" However, this particular clip was even more impressive. Here, you can see that as soon...2025-03-1001 min
1min.footballThe footballer who killed for Adolf Hitler! ⚽️☠️The French captain who killed for Adolf Hitler! ⚽️☠️Alex Villaplane was the captain of the French national team in the first FIFA World Cup in 1930. He was a promising player, and earned a boatload of money before football was even professionalised in the country. However, his interest and skill in football lasted only a few years.But in 1935, his name came up again, this time for fixing horse races in Paris, and he was put in prison.During World War II, he teamed up with local criminal Henri Lafont, and they set up a gang called the Fren...2025-03-0500 min
1min.footballTop 3 Premier League Players with the Greatest Touches ⚽🤤After Kaoru Mitoma's sensational goal against Chelsea, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher said, "The touch is as good as any you will see in the Premier League this season. Wow! Messi-like. And I don't say that lightly.". But this got us thinking. Which are the top three Premier League players with the greatest touches? At number 3, it has to be Riyad Mahrez. Generally, when an aerial ball comes to a player, they tend to trap it in the air and take another touch to direct it. But Mahrez was different. He used to trap aerial...2025-02-1902 min
1min.footballWhat is a Trequartista in Football? ⚽🤔What is a Trequartista in Football?Trequartistas are creative players who slot in just behind the striker and are the fulcrum of the attack. They assume the number 10 role, playing between the opposition's midfield and defence. Roberto Mancini once succinctly said: "The magic of the number ten comes from the trequartista’s feet; the player of inventiveness, the one who is capable of wrong-footing everyone with a piece of skill perhaps even he is not fully aware of.""Trequartista" is an Italian word, meaning "three quarters." Essentially, these playmakers come to life in the final th...2025-02-1000 min
1min.footballWhen Shah Rukh Khan almost bought Indian football club Dempo SC! 🇮🇳⚽🤯Did you know that Shah Rukh Khan once almost bought an Indian football club? ⚽🤯
Shah Rukh Khan's love for sport isn't a secret. The mega movie star has a hefty stake in four cricket teams around the world, including the Kolkata Knight Riders.
In 2012, after Kolkata had just won the IPL, reports surfaced of Shah Rukh's growing interest in getting a 50% stake, worth 30 crores, in one of the oldest and most prestigious football clubs in India, Dempo Sports Club.
The Chairman of the Dempo Group...2025-02-0100 min
1min.footballKDB Cup to playing against Kevin De Bruyne - Romeo Lavia's StoryFrom playing in the KDB Cup to playing alongside Kevin De Bruyne himself, this is the story of Chelsea's young sensation Romeo Lavia. KDB Cup is an under-15 international youth tournament started by Kevin De Bruyne in 2016 to provide young footballers with a platform to show their talents. In 2019, fifteen-year-old Romeo Lavia participated in it, representing the eventual champions, Anderlecht. However, one huge name was in the audience that year. On a special invitation from Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola came to watch the KDB Cup. He was so impressed with Romeo Lavia that he signed...2024-12-3101 min
1min.footballArsenal: The First Club to Call Wembley Stadium HOME ⚽🏟️🏠When we think of Wembley Stadium, it often conjures images of iconic matches and historic moments. For Tottenham Hotspur fans, it served as their home ground between August 2017 and March 2019. However, Spurs weren’t the first club to adopt Wembley as their temporary home. That honour belongs to Arsenal. 🏆
Arsenal played all their UEFA Champions League home games at Wembley during the 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 seasons. But why did the Gunners trade their beloved Highbury for England’s largest football arena? The decision boiled down to two key reasons. 🤔
Firstly, U...2024-12-2801 min
1min.footballWembley Stadium was Tottenham Hotspur's HOME! ⚽🏟️A Day at Wembley: Discovering the Iconic Stadium ⚽🏟️
Today, we’re at the legendary Wembley Stadium to share a fascinating story about this architectural marvel. Known as the official stadium of the Football Association (FA), Wembley is a crown jewel in the world of football. With a staggering capacity of 90,000, it’s not just the largest stadium in the UK but also the second-largest in Europe, following FC Barcelona’s iconic Camp Nou.
Wembley hosts some of the most prestigious matches in English football, including the FA Cup Final, the Champions...2024-12-2801 min
1min.footballMo Salah's Crazy 9-hour Daily Travel for 4 years! 🤯⚽🙌Mo Salah: A true example of champion mentality and a true passion for football ⚽🙌
If chasing your dreams feels exhausting and the finish line seems far away, you need to hear Mohamed Salah’s incredible journey. Widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of his generation, the Liverpool star’s path to success is nothing short of inspiring. 😇
Born on June 15, 1992, in the small Egyptian city of Basyoun, Salah’s story began with humble roots. At just 14 years old, he signed his first contract with Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC, a club...2024-12-1101 min
1min.footballSunil Chhetri's Missed Premier League Dream: The QPR Story 🇮🇳⚽
Today, we’re at Loftus Road Stadium, home of former Premier League club Queens Park Rangers (QPR) 🏟️—a club with a fascinating connection to India! 🇮🇳
Owned by Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, QPR is one of the few football clubs with Indian-origin owners. But here’s a story you might not know: Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri was THIS close to playing for QPR in the Premier League! ⚽
In fact, he signed a 3-year professional contract with the club. However, he couldn’t play because he didn’t meet UK visa requirements at the time. Back then, a...2024-12-0800 min
1min.footballPaul Scholes' Interesting StoryPaul Scholes retired from football in 2011 at the age of 36 after winning the Premier League with Manchester United. Six months later, The club was struggling with a midfield crisis. What happened next was truly fascinating.He won the league again next season and said goodbye to football for one last time as a player. Hats off to one club player and a true legend of the game.
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1min.footballMost Unfortunate Footballer of the 21st Century - Robert Lewandowski! 😩⚽Most Unfortunate Footballer of the 21st Century - Robert Lewandowski! 😩⚽
Robert Lewandowski is perhaps the unluckiest footballer of the 21st century. Born in Poland, a country not known for football dominance, and playing in the era of Messi and Ronaldo, he still managed to shine brightly. The pinnacle of his career came in the 2019-20 season, when, at 31, he won the treble with Bayern Munich—Bundesliga, DFB Pokal, and UEFA Champions League—scoring 55 goals in 47 matches. He was the top scorer in all three competitions, a feat previously achieved only by Johan Cruyff.
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1min.footballThe Calciopoli Scandal 🏆❌🤯😵When Juventus’s Serie A titles were stripped off!
The Calciopoli Scandal, which erupted in 2006, was a major match-fixing scandal that shook Italian football. It involved several top Serie A clubs, including Juventus and AC Milan, and centred around the manipulation of refereeing assignments, meaning teams choosing certain referees for their matches for favourable results.
Key figures, including club officials and referees, were implicated in the scandal. But Juventus faced the harshest treatment. They were stripped of their 2005 and 2006 Serie A titles and relegated to Serie B for the 2006-07 season. Other clubs re...2024-11-0900 min
1min.footballWho will win the Ballon d'Or 2024?⚽🏆Top 3 candidates to win the Ballon d'Or!
At number 3, we have Rodri. The midfielder has been in tremendous form over the last couple of years. The Manchester City star missed out on the Champions League, but he made the last season memorable by helping Spain win the Euros with his player of the tournament performance.
At number 2, we have Jude Bellingham. The English midfielder had a fantastic maiden season at Real Madrid. He scored 23 goals and registered 13 assists in his 42 appearances across all competitions, winning La Liga, the Supercup...2024-10-2800 min
1min.footballIntroducing Retro Collection! ⚽👕Some things never go out of fashion! Whether it is love for your favourite football club or 1minfootball's Retro Collection! ⚽👕
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1min.footballTop 3 players who played for both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona! 👑⚽At number 3, we have Luis Enrique. Now a celebrated coach was a star footballer back in his playing days. In his 13 seasons across both clubs, he played over 500 times, scoring 126 goals and providing 49 assists.
At number 2, we have the Portuguese legend Luis Figo. Once a beloved player at FC Barcelona, Figo suddenly turned into a traitor following his shocking world-record €62 million transfer to bitter rivals Real Madrid. He spent 5 years for each club before signing for Inter Milan in 2005.
At number 1, we have Ronaldo Nazario. The Brazilian arrived at FC...2024-10-2601 min
1min.footballThe Messi Cam! ⚽⭐📹There will now be a camera exclusively on Lionel Messi! The MLS is set to debut the "Messi Cam" in Inter Miami's first playoff game this season. This camera will only be focused on Messi, allowing fans to watch his every movement and expression on and off the ball. Fans can enjoy this experience through Inter Miami's official TikTok account.
This could indeed be a watershed moment in football broadcasting, with potentially more high-profile players getting an exclusive camera in the future. Who would you like to have a separate camera on in the football...2024-10-2500 min
1min.footballBallon d'Or Winners by Position! ⚽🏆Do you know no fullback has ever won the Ballon d'Or? Yes, you heard it right. The most prestigious individual award in football will be announced on 28 October. Before we predict this year's winner, let's look at the previous male winners by position.
Since the inauguration of awards in 1956, only one goalkeeper has ever won the elusive trophy. The Soviet Union sweeper-keeper Lev Yashin won the Ballon d'Or way back in 1963.
Interestingly, only three centrebacks have won the trophy in the over 60-year history of the awards. Germany legend...2024-10-2400 min
1min.footballHow Indian football fought against British imperialism! 🇮🇳⚽How Indian football fought against British imperialism! 🇮🇳⚽
Every year, on July 29th, football fans in India celebrate Mohun Bagan Day. This day marks the historic victory of Mohun Bagan Athletic Club in 1911, when they became the first Indian team to win the IFA Shield, defeating the British team East Yorkshire Regiment.
Thousands of fans were in attendance at the Kolkata Maidaan, and while Mohun Bagan went behind in the first half, they pulled off a dramatic comeback to win the game 2-1. The 11 players who took to the field that day...2024-10-1800 min
1min.footballLuis Suarez Love Story! ⚽❤️How football helped Suarez marry the love of his life! ⚽❤️
Luis Suarez and Sofia Balbi met in Uruguay and fell in love in their early teens; Suarez was 15 and Sofia was 13.
However, soon after, Sofia had to leave Uruguay to join her family in Barcelona in 2003. Suarez was so hurt by her departure that he quit football. But he quickly realised that his only way back to Sofia was if he made it to one of the top clubs in Europe.
In a game against San Eugenio, Suarez...2024-10-1500 min
1min.footballIndia's road to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027! (Part 1) 🇮🇳⚽Watch the full video on 1minfootball's YouTube channel! Link below 👇
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Our latest video dives deep into the Indian National Women’s Football Team, breaking down the qualification process and discussing India’s chances of making it to the global stage. Can India qualify and make history? 🌍🏆
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1min.footballMourinho-Balotelli Red Card Story! ⚽🟥The story of two of modern football’s most entertaining characters, Jose Mourinho and Mario Balotelli!
In 2009, when Mourinho was the manager of Inter Milan, his side made a trip to Rubin Kazan in the Champions League. Mourinho had a predicament; his top two strikers, Samuel Eto’o and Diego Milito were out injured. And so 19-year-old Mario Balotelli got the nod.
In the 42nd minute of the game, Balotelli got a yellow card, and so at halftime, Mourinho spent 14 of the 15 minutes talking to the Italian, telling him to k...2024-10-0900 min
1min.footballThe time when Steven Gerrard almost lost his balls! ⚽🤕😅
In 2014, Liverpool were playing an FA Cup fourth-round game against Bournemouth, when the Liverpool skipper, known for his grit and determination, lunged into a challenge against Harry Arter. It didn’t seem like anything at the time, but after the game, Gerrard went to Liverpool’s first team doctor Andrew Massey to treat an injury. 🤕Now the injury was on Gerrard’s private part and as Massey recalls it, it was covered in blood and he thought to himself that they weren’t taught how to treat this medical school. 😳But of course, he treated it. It required 4 sti...2024-09-2700 min
1min.footballRodri - Incredible Player, Ordinary Lifestyle! 👀Professional footballers are style icons. They are known for living a very lavish lifestyle. However, Manchester City star Rodri is an exception. He doesn't wear earrings and likes to keep a simple haircut. It is believed that Rodri doesn’t have any tattoos, so he can donate blood. What makes him even more special is that he doesn’t have social media. During his days in Villarreal, the Spanish international completed a degree in business administration and management while living in student halls. According to some sources, he contributes a quarter of his salary to charities and was driving a se...2023-06-1700 min
1min.footballInter’s blessing in disguise!🇮🇹🔵⚫Inter Milan has reached the Champions League Final by spending a fraction of fellow finalists Manchester City. The Nerazzurri lineup that started against AC Milan in the semifinals was comprised of three free transfers and a loanee. Additionally, four players were in their thirties. Dzeko and Mkhitaryan created history as two players aged 34 or more scored in a Champions League knockout game for the first time. Interestingly, the Italian club invested just €114 million in transfers to assemble a Champions League semifinal starting eleven, while Manchester City spent a staggering €638 million. However, it's not Inter’s shrewd scouting strategy. The club h...2023-06-1000 min
1min.footballFans who bleed for their club, FC Union Berlin!➕🇩🇪🔠This is the remarkable tale of fans who bleed for their beloved club. FC Union Berlin has been a surprise package in the Bundesliga this season. After remaining a title contender for most of the season, the club qualified for the UEFA Champions League. It’s quite an achievement for a club that was promoted to the Bundesliga for the first time just four years ago. Yet what truly sets Union Berlin apart is the unwavering dedication of its supporters. When the club was on the verge of bankruptcy in 2004, fans initiated the "Bleed for Union" campaign. As people ge...2023-06-0200 min
1min.footballFPL Winner Stuart Broad!🔮⚽🏆🏴🏏Gameweek 37 of the 2017-18 FPL season saw one of the most unexpected winners. England international cricketer Stuart Broad won the Manager of the Week award after beating almost six million fantasy managers. The fast bowler’s bench boost chip was absolutely spot on. 46 points from captain Aubameyang and 19 points from West Ham goalkeeper Adrián helped him reach 169 points. Coincidentally, this points total is exactly the same as his highest batting score in international cricket. The former England captain scored 169 runs in a test match against Pakistan at Lord’s in August 2010 as he put up a world record 332-run...2023-05-2600 min
1min.footballThe Regista - Andrea Pirlo! 🇮🇹⚽🪄“I spent the afternoon sleeping and playing the PlayStation. In the evening, I went out and won the World Cup.” Here is the story of Andrea Pirlo, described as “a silent leader who speaks with his feet” by former Azzurri manager Marcello Lippi. A key figure in AC Milan’s iconic team of the 2000s, Pirlo reinvented the defensive midfield position in football. He controlled the game’s tempo and instigated attacks as a deep-lying playmaker, or regista, which means director in English. After Milan did not renew his contract in 2011, citing that he was too old, the midfield maestro join...2023-05-1900 min
1min.footballLeicester City’s planned transfer strategy! 🦊🔁🧠Leicester City has been applying a planned transfer strategy since winning the Premier League in 2016. Except for the 2021–22 COVID-impacted season, the Foxes sold only one key player every year. This allowed the club to maintain a competitive squad while keeping its transfer budget in check. It started when N’Golo Kante was sold to Chelsea in 2016. Danny Drinkwater, Riyad Mahrez, Harry Maguire, and Ben Chilwell also left the club in the following seasons. This season, however, the departure of Wesley Fofana and club captain Kasper Schmeichel was not on the cards. Transfer deadline day panic signing Wout Faes and stan...2023-05-1300 min
1min.footballStadium deal of the century! ⚒️🏟️🤝West Ham hammered out a stupendous London Stadium deal with the government in 2013. Originally built for the 2012 London Olympics, the 60,000-seater venue is the fourth-largest stadium in the Premier League. According to the 99-year lease agreement, the Hammers contributed £15 million as a one-off stadium redevelopment cost and accepted £2.5 million as yearly rent, which was increased to £3.6 million per year in 2022. The club keeps the entire ticket revenue, while the income from other sources is shared. In return, the government looks after the operations, from cleaning and maintenance to goalposts and corner flags. Interestingly, the initial construction cost of the sta...2023-05-0600 min
1min.footballBrentford’s Unique Player Development Programme! 🐝⚽👦All major football clubs have academies, but not Brentford. After facing a lot of opposition, the Bees decided to shut down their academy in 2016, citing that investing £2 million per year is bad for business. Instead of competing against top clubs for academy players, the club established a reserve team. The Brentford B team is made up of 17–21-year-old players released from Premier League academies and talents from undervalued overseas markets. It has its own football calendar, which includes friendlies against teams like Manchester United, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich. The club’s experiment has been quite successful so far, with over...2023-04-2900 min
1min.footballThe Professional Gambler who owns a Premier League Club!From placing bets using fake IDs as a teenager to owning a Premier League club, here is the story of Tony Bloom. The current Brighton and Hove Albion chairman is regarded as the Godfather of Gambling. After graduating in maths from the University of Manchester, Tony started his career as a trader. But soon he discovered his talent at playing poker and betting on sports and horse racing. He ditched his job in the early 90s and turned into a professional gambler. Popularly known as Lizard for his calmness at the poker table, Tony also runs a betting consultancy...2023-04-2300 min
1min.footballThe Hillsborough Disaster! ⚽️🏟️💔😔
15 April 1989 is regarded as one of the darkest dates in the history of football. 97 Liverpool supporters lost their lives as a result of the human crush that happened during the FA Cup semi-final tie between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough Stadium. Initially, the police blamed fans, citing hooliganism and drunkenness as the causes of the incident. However, justice was served in 2012, when the police match commander, David Duckenfield, finally admitted his mistake. With thousands of fans yet to enter the stadium just before kickoff, David ordered his team to open the exit gates. This led to...2023-04-1500 min
1min.footballIndia’s shortcut to FIFA World Cup? 🇮🇳▶️🏆Former Liverpool Academy graduate Yan Dhanda expressed his desire to play for India recently. With his grandparents from Punjab, Yan is one of the most prolific foreign-born Indian-origin footballers, alongside Bayern’s attacking midfielder Sarpreet Singh. Interestingly, the push for Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) to improve the Indian national football team is not contemporary. Head Coach Bob Houghton tried to add ex-Newcastle United striker Michael Chopra to the Indian squad in 2006. Igor Stimac also showed interest in Iran’s Indian-origin player Omid Singh not so long ago. However, due to stern regulations, Japa...2023-04-0800 min
1min.footballHow IPL impacts Indian Football! 🏏🇮🇳⚽👀"Indian football calendar is adjusted according to IPL, this needs to stop", says Indian national team coach Igor Stimac. Unlike most countries, where a football league typically runs for nine months, the Indian Super League finishes in less than six months. Many, including Stimac, believe that the main reason behind the curtailed football season is IPL. Interestingly, Star Network owns the TV broadcasting rights of IPL and ISL, and having two separate windows minimises audience distribution and maximises revenue for the company. However, this is drastically impacting football development in India. International matches are not so frequent in football...2023-03-3000 min
1min.footballMancini’s Class Act!Roberto Mancini surprised everyone by substituting goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma with veteran Salvatore Sirigu in the 89th minute of the final group stage encounter between Italy and Wales at the Euro 2020. With the Italians leading 1-0 and already qualified for the Round of 16, the Azzurri manager took the opportunity to ensure that 25 out of the 26 squad members have been on the pitch in the competition. The only player who remained without any playing time was third-choice goalkeeper Alex Meret. Interestingly, Mancini’s class act was inspired by the biggest regret of his life. At the 1990 FIFA World Cup, Roberto was th...2023-03-2500 min
1min.footballManchester City Exposed!Manchester City has been charged by the Premier League for breaching more than 100 financial rules since the Abu Dhabi takeover in 2008. According to the latest investigation, the money coming from the owners, which should count as equity, was used to artificially inflate the commercial revenue in the books, especially through the Etihad Airways sponsorship deal. Also, the managers were given contracts from other companies owned by the club owners to deflate the club’s operational costs. Apparently, the citizens manipulated the club's finances to abide by UEFA’s Financial Fair Play regulations. In 2020, UEFA handed Manchester City a 2-year ban...2023-03-1800 min
1min.footballWhat happened when LeBron met Zlatan?!Renowned for scoring outrageous goals and having an eccentric personality, Zlatan Ibrahimovic moved to the LA Galaxy in 2018. On his arrival, a full-page ad was published in the local newspaper saying "Dear Los Angeles, You’re welcome," with Zlatan's signature at the bottom. Whether it was his rivalry with Carlos Vela or criticising the MLS playoff system, Ibrahimovic was never far from making newspaper headlines. However, one particular instance during his time in America stands out. When basketball legend LeBron James joined the LA Lakers, Zlatan welcomed him by tweeting, "Now LA has a God and a King!" As a...2023-03-1100 min
1min.footballThe Millionaire Ballboy!The ballboy who once got ‘kicked’ by Eden Hazard is now a mega entrepreneur. Charlie Morgan, who became a social media sensation overnight after the incident in 2013, is the son of businessman and director of Swansea City FC, Martin Morgan. Like his father, Charlie always had the mind of a businessman. He observed a gap in the market for premium vodka, especially in bottle service, and founded Au Vodka with his friends in 2015. Today, Au Vodka is one of the most popular vodka brands on the internet. Famous for its golden bottles, the British ultra-premium brand is endorsed by cele...2023-03-0400 min
1min.footballWout Weghorst was scouted using data! 📊🔍😲Wout Weghorst was scouted using data during the early days of his career. In the summer of 2014, the Eredivisie side Heracles Almelo approached sports analytics company Scisports to find a young centre forward who was good in the penalty box and could also play as a target man up top. Having two strikers already, the club could only afford a player on loan or a free transfer. After applying several filters to Scisports’ extensive player database, the reserve striker of Dutch second-division team FC Emmen stood out. His name was Wout Weghorst. Despite limited playing opportunities, Scisports’ scientific models sugg...2023-02-2700 min
1min.footballWhy Juventus received 15 points deduction penalty?Juventus have been docked 15 points for financial irregularities and false accounting in connection with player transfer deals. The club is accused of deliberately inflating player valuations on its balance sheet to boost capital gains. 11 former and current club executives are also charged with bans from holding office in Italian football by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC). The prime culprit, ex-Juventus Sporting Director and current Tottenham MD, Fabio Paratici, has been handed a 30-month ban. Former President Andrea Agnelli and Vice President Pavel Nedved also received 24-month and eight-month suspensions, respectively. Interestingly, this is not the first time Italy’s mo...2023-02-2100 min
1min.footballKevin De Bruyne hired a data analytics company to renegotiate his contract!How Kevin de Bruyne instigated an £83.2 million contract will blow your mind. Everyone knows that players have agents who do all the negotiations and handle the paperwork on their behalf. However, Kevin de Bruyne’s negotiations with Manchester City in 2021 were handled by the player himself. The Belgian hired a data analytics company, Analytics FC, to compile his numbers at City and draw a comparison with the world’s highest-paid midfielders. The report not only proved that Kevin was the club’s most influential player, but it also underlined that he was significantly underpaid for his on-pitch performances. Backed with da...2023-02-1800 min
1min.footballUnderrated player to coaching prodigy - Michael Carrick!One of the most underrated players of his generation, Michael Carrick, is now proving to be a coaching prodigy. In his 12 years at Manchester United, Carrick made more than 300 appearances and won 13 major trophies, including the Champions League, the Europa League, and five Premier League titles. However, his significance was often overshadowed by his superstar teammates.
After his retirement in 2018, Carrick joined the Red Devils’ coaching staff, where he served for over 3 years before being appointed as the interim manager. In his 3-match spell as United’s makeshift boss, the club remained unbeaten against Arsenal, Chelsea, and Vill...2023-02-1100 min
1min.footballProfessor Mitoma!From writing a thesis on dribbling to bamboozling Premier League defenders, here is the story of Kaoru Mitoma. The Brighton forward burst onto the scene by scoring goals against Everton, Liverpool, and Arsenal this season. Interestingly, the Japanese turned down a professional contract when he was 19. Instead of joining the J1 League side, Kawasaki Frontale, Mitoma enrolled at the University of Tsukuba to pursue a degree in physical education. The topic of his thesis was "The Art of Dribbing." He used to put cameras on the heads of his university teammates to study what and where the players saw...2023-02-0300 min
1min.football3 Targets of AIFF's Vision 2047!When Kalyan Chaubey became the President of the All India Football Federation, Indian football stepped into a new era, which demands a plan for a brighter future. AIFF’s Vision 2047 is a roadmap to lead the country into a stable and better position in international football while gradually improving all elements inside the country, including coaching, grassroots, women’s football, and infrastructure.
This vision has three targets to achieve by the 100th anniversary of Indian Independence. First, to be among the top 4 nations in Asia. Second, to become one of the top 3 football leagues in the continent acro...2023-01-2800 min
1min.footballReal-Life Football Manager - William Still!From playing Football Manager to taking charge of an actual top-division football club, here is the story of William Still. The 30-year-old English-Belgian manager currently in charge of the French top-division side, Stade de Reims, admitted that the video game helped him become a better coach. William learned skills such as setting up a team, negotiating a transfer deal, planning training sessions, and man management while spending hours in front of the computer screen. Inspired by the game, Still joined a college in Preston, UK, to pursue a career in football coaching. Starting as a video analyst at a...2023-01-2200 min
1min.footballThe Cristiano Ronaldo Impact!In 2018, Juventus shocked everyone by signing 33-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid for a world record €117 million. Juventus president Andrea Agnelli defended the cash spent by stating that the club assessed the cost and benefits of signing taking both the sporting and commercial sides into consideration. And it proved to be absolutely right. More than half a million Ronaldo replica jerseys were sold in just one day after the announcement. By signing the most followed social media personality, the club’s digital footprint soared by 68%. Juventus' share price surged from 66 cents to 90 cents in eight days, rocketing the club’s mark...2023-01-1700 min
1min.footballFIFA Club Benefits Programme!FIFA has allocated $209 million to football clubs whose players participated in the World Cup. As part of the Club Benefits Programme, football clubs will be paid at the rate of $10,000 per player per day in Qatar. For each player reaching the group stage, the international governing body has issued $180,000, which rises to as much as $370,000 for playing in the finals. The scheme will benefit 416 football clubs from 63 member federations. Interestingly, 17 out of the 20 highest-earning clubs come from Europe’s Big 5 leagues. Manchester City tops the chart with $5.5 million, having sent 16 players to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In second place is...2023-01-0900 min
1min.footballToni Kroos Boots!Toni Kroos has been wearing white Adidas Adipure 11Pro boots for more than nine years. Originally released in early 2013, the Adipure 11Pro model was discontinued in 2014. However, the German sportswear manufacturer continues to produce all-time classics exclusively for the Real Madrid player. Interestingly, Toni’s shoes are not the same as the ones available in retail stores. It contains the sole plates of Adidas Adipure III, which were released way back in 2010. The midfield maestro is so particular about his cleats that he likes to clean them to perfection on his own. "My boots are the most important thing fo...2023-01-0400 min
1min.footballMessi's diet secrets!In 2013, having suffered four muscle problems in eight months, Messi was also spotted vomiting on the pitch. It was then that La Pulga approached the famous nutritionist, Giuliano Poser, for help. The Italian identified indigestion and food intolerance as the main causes of sickness. Leo’s meat consumption was reduced and alcohol was completely banned. Sugar, refined flour, eggs, and dairy products were off the menu too. Messi was forced to give up his beloved pizza, and his favourite fizzy drinks were replaced with caffeine-rich Mate tea. Poser’s diet chart mainly included mineral water, good-quality olive oil, seasonal frui...2022-12-2900 min
1min.footballSaturday 3pm Football Blackout!The UK is the only country in the world to observe a Saturday 3pm football blackout. From 2.45pm to 5.15pm on Saturdays, no Premier League, Football League or FA Cup match is broadcasted live on TV. During this period, it is illegal to stream live matches in public places like pubs and bars. Interestingly, the rule has been in place since the 1960s. Former Burnley chairman Bob Lord convinced fellow Football League chairmen that televising Saturday afternoon matches would negatively impact attendance in the lower leagues. Lord's claim appears to be logical. However, a recent study contradicted it by...2022-12-2400 min
1min.footballQatar's real goal in hosting the FIFA World Cup!Why would a tiny nation with less than 3 million inhabitants and no football pedigree host the most expensive FIFA World Cup ever? After Russia and Iran, Qatar has the third-largest proven natural gas reserves in the world. However, due to its geographic location, the country’s economy hangs by a thin wire. An instance of its fragility was witnessed during Qatar’s diplomatic crisis in 2017. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt blockaded Qatar for its relations with Iran and for supporting controversial organisations. Qatar’s only land crossing with Saudi Arabia was closed, and all Qatar-registered ships and planes...2022-12-1700 min
1min.footballSmallest nation in FIFA World Cup!In 2018, Iceland became the smallest nation ever to feature in the FIFA World Cup. The Nordic country proved their qualification was no fluke when they played a 1-1 draw against Messi’s Argentina in the group stage. But how did a nation with less than half a million residents achieve this remarkable feat? To overcome the challenges of a small population and harsh climate, the Icelandic football federation, KSI, has invested heavily in infrastructure and coach education. Since 2000, KSI has built 15 indoor football facilities, more than 20 outdoor full-size artificial pitches, and over 100 small football turfs throughout the nation. Furthermore, KS...2022-12-1000 min
1min.footballHigh-tech FIFA World Cup 2022!From air-conditioned stadiums to offside detection technology, the FIFA World Cup 2022 has certainly given us a sneak peek into the future of football with several cutting-edge innovations. One of them is the official World Cup ball itself. The Adidas AI Rihla contains an inertial measurement unit sensor inside it. The IMU sensor collects important data like ball speed and the exact time of impact, which also supports 12 tracking cameras mounted on the stadium's roof for AI-powered semi-automated offside technology. For the first time ever, players can access their individual player-performance data and analyse it after every match through the...2022-12-0500 min
1min.footballThe stakes are too high!The stakes are too high for the players at any FIFA World Cup. It can either bring them unprecedented fame and money or cost them their jobs, freedom, or even lives. The Round of 16 encounter between South Korea and Italy at the 2002 World Cup was full of controversial decisions. Ahn Jung-Hwan, whose goal knocked the European giants out of the competition, got his contract terminated by the Italian club Perugia. In 2010, with a FIFA ranking of 105, North Korea qualified as the lowest-ranked team. Instead of appreciation for making it through the biggest football competition in 44 years, the players were...2022-11-2800 min
1min.footballA Bizarre World Cup Debut!"Play to the whistle" is what we are taught as football players. But "to whose whistle?" is never mentioned. In the 1982 FIFA World Cup, debutant Kuwait was trailing 3-1 against France when the players heard a whistle. The Kuwait defence slowed down while the French team carried on and finished their move with a goal. Later, it was found that it was not the Soviet referee, Miroslav Stupar, who blew the whistle but someone else from the crowd. Infuriated by an unfair goal, Kuwaiti FA President Prince Fahad invaded the pitch in protest and threatened to pull his team...2022-11-2200 min
1min.footballStadium 974 - World's first demountable stadium!Named after Qatar's dialing code, Stadium 974 is as unique as its name. The stadium is made out of 974 shipping containers, which were used to bring construction items to the site. Stadium 974 is the world’s first demountable stadium, which means that the entire stadium can be deconstructed and transported to underdeveloped countries and the next World Cup venue after the World Cup in Qatar concludes. The modern engineering marvel solves a major problem of sports facilities turning into white elephants after mega sports events like the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics have ended. The 40,000-seater sporting venue in Doha...2022-11-1600 min
1min.footballFIFA World Cup 2022 Protest Kits!Denmark will take the field wearing monochrome kits at the FIFA World Cup 2022. The subdued logos on the jerseys represent the nation's protest against human rights concerns in the host country. The Danish kit manufacturer, Hummel, stated that it doesn’t wish to be visible in the tournament, which has cost thousands of lives. Qatar has been heavily criticised for its human rights record, which includes strict anti-LGBT laws and mistreatment of migrant workers. 30,000 foreign labourers, employed to build seven new stadiums, were forced to live under poor living conditions with months of unpaid wages. In contrast to the go...2022-11-1200 min
1min.footballLoophole in I-League to ISL Promotion!According to the proposed roadmap for Indian Football, the I-League Champions will soon start getting promoted to the Indian Super League without paying any participation fees. However, the promoted clubs will not be entitled to any share in the ISL central revenue pool, which is the only major source of income for ISL teams. Currently, ISL teams receive almost ₹13 crores from the league every season, which will only increase with time. The lack of income from the ISL can leave the promoted I-League clubs seriously disadvantaged. What adds to the misery of teams stepping up the ladder are added ex...2022-11-0600 min
1min.footballHow much money has been taken out of Manchester United since the Glazers took over?In 2005, the Glazers purchased Manchester United for an estimated £790 million, with a major portion of the capital coming from high-interest loans. After a series of debt refinancings through loans and bonds, the club was publicly listed in 2012. Interestingly, only half of the £150 million raised through the IPO was used to repay the debts, with the Glazers pocketing the other half.
Furthermore, the company has been paying dividends to its shareholders regularly. Despite booking a net loss of over £115 million in the 2021–22 financial year, £33.6 million was paid in dividends, mostly to the Glazers. In total, more than £1.1 billion has been...2022-11-0400 min
1min.footballThe worst football kit of all time?!Huddersfield Town unveiled one of the worst kits of all time, featuring an extra large Paddy Power slash logo for the 2019-20 season. As soon as the jersey was launched, the club received a lot of criticism for over-commercialisation. The FA fined the club £50,000 for breaching the advertising regulations after the club played their pre-season friendly against Rochdale wearing the same.
However, later it was found to be a prank, engineered to highlight that football shirts are not billboards. Interestingly, many football teams have betting companies as their kit sponsors, which dangerously promotes gambling among young football f...2022-10-2900 min
1min.footballAthletic Club's unique player signing policy!Athletic Bilbao has been following a unique unwritten rule since 1912. The LaLiga club signs only players who were either born in the Basque Country or learned to play football in the region. The Basque Country refers to a collection of regions in France and Spain inhabited by the Basque people. On one hand, the rule has been praised for promoting local talents, preserving regional identity and moderately expressing Basque nationalism. On the other hand, it has been criticised for being discriminatory.
The club has produced famous players like Javi Martínez, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Aymeric Laporte in t...2022-10-2100 min
1min.footballWho decides the Ballon d'Or winner?The Ballon d’Or, which translates to "Golden Ball" in English, is the most prestigious individual award in football.
The French news magazine, France Football, presents the honour to the best footballer in the world over the previous year. Famous journalists from 180 countries choose the top five footballers from a pool of 30 shortlisted candidates. A player receives points according to their rank in a vote, with six points for being in the first place and one point for being in the fifth. The player with the maximum point total is declared the winner. In the event of a...2022-10-1600 min
1min.footballEl Clásico - More than just a football match!With over 650 million viewers in more than 180 countries, El Clásico is one of the most-watched sports events across the globe. The rivalry, which is seen as a fierce battle between the two biggest football clubs in the world, transcends the sporting dimension with its roots in the sociopolitical history of the country.
Catalonia is an autonomous community in Spain that has been seeking liberation for almost a century. In 2017, the Catalan Independence Movement intensified. A controversial referendum for an independent Catalonia led to political unrest in the country. Several prominent Catalan leaders and activists were jailed. P...2022-10-1300 min
1min.footballBayern saved Dortmund from Bankruptcy!As a result of years of poor financial management, Borussia Dortmund accumulated over €200 million in debts and liabilities at the start of the 21st century. When the 1997 European Cup Champions were on the verge of bankruptcy and could not afford to pay salaries to the players, Dortmund’s arch-rivals, Bayern Munich, bailed them out with an emergency loan of €2 million in 2003. The loan was unsecured and interest-free, with the principal amount to be repaid in nine months. Unlike other football leagues, the Bundesliga is known for its solidarity. The Bavarian Club have also helped their local rivals, 1860 Munich and FC St...2022-10-0800 min
1min.footballHow sustainable are ISL Clubs?In 2019, Parth Jindal, the owner of Bengaluru FC, stated that losing ₹25 crore per season is difficult to sustain. With the growing popularity of the Indian Super League, the franchisees are constantly motivated to spend money and remain competitive. However, the revenues through sponsorships, ticketing, merchandising and player transfers are very limited. The League shares some of its revenue from sponsorship and broadcast rights with the clubs, but it is less than the franchise fee they have to pay. In the 2017-18 season, NorthEast United received ₹9.83 crore from the central revenue pool but paid ₹12 crore to participate in the ISL. In the...2022-10-0700 min
1min.footballNorth London Derby - The story behind the Arsenal-Tottenham rivalry!North London Derby is regarded as one of the fiercest derbies in the world of football. Interestingly, Arsenal and Tottenham were not rivals when the clubs first played against each other in 1887. North London was originally a Spurs territory. In 1913, Arsenal infuriated Tottenham by shifting its base to North London from Southeast London. The rivalry further intensified six years later when Arsenal won a place in the First Division at the expense of Spurs. At that time, Tottenham was a First Division club while Arsenal was competing in the Second Division. Despite the hostility, Tottenham allowed Arsenal to play...2022-10-0100 min
1min.footballRecord Breaking Sidemen Charity Match 2022!On 24 September 2022, famous international YouTubers took the football field and generated over £1 million for charities in just three hours. The fourth edition of the Sideman Charity Match, organised by popular British YouTube group, Sidemen, featured a star-studded lineup, including names like MrBeast, KSI, IShowspeed, and ChrisMD. In addition to almost 27,000 fans at the Charlton Athletic Stadium in London, millions of viewers around the world tuned in to watch internet celebrities play football live on YouTube. At its peak, the match recorded over 2 million concurrent online viewers. However, this number represents only a small percentage of people who watched at l...2022-09-2900 min
1min.footballChat shit get banged!Jamie Vardy was one of the prominent figures in Leicester City’s Premier League-winning campaign. When the Foxes’ striker was on an amazing goal-scoring run, some fans dug deep into Vardy’s social media and found a Facebook post from his days in non-League football. Responding to some abusive fans in 2011, Vardy posted: "Chat shit get banged". Just an ordinary post back then went viral years later as Vardy broke van Nistelrooy’s record of scoring goals in 10 consecutive Premier League matches. The slogan became so popular that the famous betting website, Paddy Power, also used it in one of its m...2022-09-2500 min
1min.footballThe next football superpower?After four rounds of matches in the UEFA Nations League, Hungary stunned everyone by topping the group consisting of football heavyweights England, Germany and the reigning European Champions, Italy. But how?
The recent resurgence of the nation of the great Ferenc Puskás and the emergence of some of the brightest talents of Europe right now like Dominik Szoboszlai is the result of years of efforts and investments of the country’s football federation. The Hungarian Football Federation developed stadiums with proper seating facilities and pitches with undersoil heating arrangements for the first and second tier football club...2022-09-2300 min
1min.footballWhy Griezmann always comes on after 60 minutes?Despite scoring winners against Valencia and Porto as a super sub, Antoine Griezmann cannot find a place in Diego Simeone’s starting lineup this season. Why? In 2021, Griezmann rejoined Atletico Madrid on a two-year loan. According to the contract, the loan would turn into a €40 million transfer if the French international plays for more than 45 minutes in 50% of the games he is available for. Atletico is trying to evade transfer by strategically managing Griezmann’s playing minutes.
Meanwhile, Barcelona claims that the transfer clause is applicable for a single season and not two seasons combined. As Antoine played...2022-09-1800 min
1min.footballThe story behind 13-Line Shirt Sponsorship!It is common to see a sponsor's logo on a football shirt. But what about a thirteen-line text in front of a jersey? PSV Eindhoven once played a game doing exactly that. Philips Sport Vereniging, abbreviated as PSV, was started by the employees of a Dutch multinational technology company, Philips, in 1913. Interestingly, the current sponsor of the club, Metropoolregio Brainport Eindhoven is not a single company but a joint venture of several companies and universities from the region, including Philips. Eindhoven is Europe’s most innovative region and is regarded as the Dutch Silicon Valley. Brainport Eindhoven utilises its pa...2022-09-1500 min
1min.footballWhy there are so many Portuguese players in Wolves?Five to seven players in the Wolves starting lineup are always Portuguese. Why? According to a report published by Reuters, the Chinese investment group, Fosun International identified a business opportunity in third-party ownership and transfer of footballers. In 2015, the company invested in Gestifute, the sports agency of one of the most powerful football agents, Jorge Mendes. However, FIFA banned third-party ownership to prevent money from going out of the game. As a countermeasure, Fosun International bought Wolverhampton Wanderers the following year for £40 million, allowing them to own players' economic rights without breaching FIFA rules. Currently, Jorge has a direct o...2022-09-1000 min
1min.footballA university football team in the UEFA Europa League!?The second tier of European Football, the UEFA Europa League, is contested by elite football clubs like Manchester United, Arsenal and AS Roma. However, a university football team from Wales caught the eye by playing an official Europa League fixture in the 2019-2020 season. The Welsh Football League system works in a unique way. Despite finishing seventh in the national league, the Cardiff Metropolitan University Football Club, also known as Cardiff Met FC, qualified for the preliminary round of the Europa League after winning the Play-off Round. Although the team bowed out of the competition against a professional side...2022-09-0800 min
1min.footballAnfield was Everton’s Home!Anfield was the home ground of Everton originally. Yes, you heard it right. When the stadium was first opened in 1884, Liverpool didn’t exist and the first team to play its home games at Anfield was Everton. Differences in political views, business interests and autocratic vs democratic ownership structures led to a split among the Everton board members. As the stadium was controlled by the chairman of the club, John Houlding, the majority of the board decided to vacate Anfield and shift Everton less than a mile away to the newly built Goodison Park in 1892. Houlding responded by setting up...2022-09-0300 min
1min.footballThe Greenest Football Club in the World!Since becoming the Chairman of Forest Green Rovers, Dale Vince, a British Green Energy industrialist and environment activist, transformed the club into “The Greenest team in the World”, according to FIFA and “The World’s First Carbon Neutral Club”, according to the United Nations. The club banned meat for fans and players and became the world’s first vegan football club in 2015. The club’s stadium is also equipped with numerous eco-friendly innovations, including solar panels, charging spots for electric cars and the reuse of rainwater to maintain the pitch.
The club now boasts a global fan following of en...2022-08-3100 min
1min.footballGraham Potter - The next England Manager?In the 2017-18 Europa League knockout stage, a modest Swedish side, Östersund, defeated Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium under an unknown English manager, Graham Potter. In seven years, Potter took the club from the Swedish fourth division to the Europa League. As the world took note of his achievements, Potter was signed by Swansea City. Following an impressive first season in the Championship, the Premier League club, Brighton and Hove Albion, appointed him as their head coach in 2019. Through his tactically flexible, possession-based attacking football, Potter has transformed the Seagulls from relegation contenders into one of the most attractive t...2022-08-2700 min
1min.footballWhy an Indian can’t play in the Premier League?Despite agreeing to a 3-year contract at Queens Park Rangers in 2009, Sunil Chhetri was not allowed to play for the London-based club. The FA has drafted a few rules to filter out quality foreign footballers and increase the number of opportunities for local talents. To automatically qualify for a UK work permit, a player needs to be from the top 50 countries according to the FIFA rankings. Additionally, the player needs to represent their national team on multiple occasions over the last two years. Though there is an appeal route, it doesn’t offer much relief to non-UK players. India ne...2022-08-2400 min
1min.footballAre the Glazers spending enough?After a humiliating loss against Brentford, Manchester United legend, Gary Neville accused Glazers of not putting in the money to buy quality players. But is he right? According to research by the Football Observatory, Manchester United tops the list of net transfer spending over the last ten years. Since 2012, the Red Devils have splashed over €1.5 Billion in buying players while cashed in €470 Million from offloading its on-field assets. Over the last decade, Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid enjoyed a lot of success with significantly less Net Transfer Spend. In United’s case, "It's a real achievement to spend a billio...2022-08-2100 min
1min.footballWhy is Mbappé behaving strangely with Messi and Neymar?Recently, Mbappé was spotted pushing Messi before he approached Neymar to argue over a spot-kick despite having already missed a penalty in the same game. Nowadays the Ballon d’Or finalist cannot find his unmarked teammates in front of an open goal. What is the reason behind the Frenchman's anger and his peculiar behaviour?
Earlier this year, Mbappé signed a new lucrative contract at Paris Saint-Germain after a lot of speculations about his potential move to Real Madrid C.F. Interestingly, his new contract gives him veto power over transfer decisions of the club. According to reports, the r...2022-08-1900 min
1min.footballWhy did FIFA ban AIFF?FIFA has banned the governing body of football in India, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) citing undue third-party influence as the reason. According to FIFA, the matters related to everything that comes under the international football federation cannot be taken to ordinary courts and the disputes must be resolved through arbitration.
In May 2022, Praful Patel stepped down as the President of AIFF following an order from the Supreme Court of India. The newly appointed Committee of Administrators were pushing for 50% positions in the Executive Committee for former players against 25% places allowed by FIFA. After a lot...2022-08-1700 min
1min.footballThe World’s Coolest Football Club - VeneziaHave you ever imagined a female model wearing a swimsuit on a football club’s social media? Well, let us introduce you to Venezia. The football club came into the limelight recently after its gold shirt went viral. While most football clubs flood their social media with football-related content, Venezia’s Instagram is full of photos promoting the fans, city, culture and heritage. The Venice-based club seeks fashion models to launch jerseys and promote its partners.
Minimalism, authenticity and a perfect blend of modern and classic arts are the pillars of Venezia’s design theme which is evident...2022-08-1400 min
1min.footballUkraine-Russia War and Shakhtar’s €50 million lossDue to the Russian invasion, Football in Ukraine has come to a complete halt with stadiums being used as shelters for people impacted by the war. To support professional footballers in Ukraine, FIFA has allowed them to suspend their existing contracts and join new teams. However, this rule is causing a massive financial and sporting loss to the Ukrainian clubs.
Recently, Fulham took advantage of the new rule and signed Shakhtar’s Manor Solomon for free. The Israeli winger came into the limelight after scoring in Shakhtar’s famous victory against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions Leagu...2022-08-1100 min
1min.footballMessi is coming back to Barcelona!?Messi is coming back to Barcelona!?⚽🐐
Succumbing to debt of €1.35 Billion, FC Barcelona was forced to let go of the great, Leo Messi in an emotional farewell last year. One year later, the Catalan club is looking strong again, having acquired players like Kessie, Christensen, Raphinha, and Lewandowski for the upcoming season. But how?
The answer is their recent deal with Sixth Street. The strategic investment company paid €527.5 million to secure a 25% share in Barcelona’s income from LaLiga broadcast rights for the next 25 years which moves Barcelona out of the financial troubles temporarily. Interestingly, the club rec...2022-08-0700 min
1min.football6 Tips to Win FPLPremier League is back and so is FPL. Here are 6 tips that will help you to do better this season.
Consider the recent forms of the players while making your team. Check how they performed in pre-season, summer competitions and last season.
Make a team and transfer players checking the next 5 fixtures.
Choose a formation with fewer defenders and prioritise attacking side-backs over centre-backs.
Save your chips for Double Gameweeks, especially bench boost and Free hit.
Have at least one differential in your starting line-up to gain an advantage over your compatriots.
Sync your calendar and create alerts...2022-08-0500 min
1min.footballNew Season Same KitWhile all major European football clubs are launching their new kits before the start of the new season, one football club is kickstarting a new tradition. Premier League club, Brentford will continue to wear their last season’s Umbro home stripes this season as well. The decision will not only make football more affordable for the Bees supporters but it will also positively contribute toward environmental sustainability. According to Brentford’s CEO Jon Varney, by doing so, the club will be able to maintain higher levels of stock and improve both availability and delivery times. Interestingly, the textile industry is r...2022-08-0500 min