Handball: direct or indirect free kick?
One of the more confusing rules in football is the distinction between direct and indirect free kicks. Handballs are a controversial topic, but leaving the controversy aside, you might be …
One of the more confusing rules in football is the distinction between direct and indirect free kicks. Handballs are a controversial topic, but leaving the controversy aside, you might be …
Like many rules in football, handballs can get confusing. One aspect which can get controversial is the part of the arm that actually counts as handball. You see a slow …
Edgar Davids is an iconic footballing legend. Aside from his footballing skills, he was famous for being one of the few footballers to wear glasses during matches. With the invention …
The offside rule can get a little confusing at times and you might be wondering which players actually count as defenders for the offside rule. So, do any players not …
With the introduction of VAR, football viewers get a closer look than ever at offside calls made by officials. Sometimes these calls are incredibly close and it appears that a …
If you don’t know the ins and outs of the offside rule, there can be times when you’re sure a player is offside but the referee doesn’t blow his whistle. …
We all know that after most halfs of a football match, a few minutes are added on. But you might not be aware of some of the intricities of this …
It’s very common to see a forward press the keeper as he performs a drop kick to either win the ball or even score from a lucky rebound. But most …
For most of a football match, the goalkeeper stays near his goal and is usually the closest defending player to the goal line. Occasionally, whether to come out for an …
There are a few exceptions to the offside rule, some of which players can use to their advantage to get behind the defensive line without being flagged. Below is a …