Informational/Did You Know

Explaining Why Soccer Players Flop, Why It Isn’t Cheating And Three Ways To Stop It

Why soccer players flop. It’s a question that arises every World Cup, every club campaign, every Champions League season. It’s a debate that will rage on until VAR is universal. As we’ll explain, the reason why soccer players flop comes down to one simple factor — but we have three ways to stop the flop. 

Flopping, or simulation in official FIFA terminology, is the process of embellishing a foul or pretending to be fouled when none was committed in an attempt to deceive the referee. A referee who spots simulation can punish the offender with a yellow card. 

How To Play Soccer Like A Pro: Christian Pulisic Edition

In the wake of Borussia Dortmund’s 3-1 friendly victory over Liverpool on June 22, Reds manager Jurgen Klopp — a longtime admirer of the playing style of 19-year-old American Christian Pulisic — took a moment to discuss the Dortmund phenom. In essence, it was a call for America to wake up and learn how to play soccer. 

LaLiga Opening Fixtures And 2018-19 El Clasico Dates Revealed

The Spanish football season begins on August 12, 2018, with the Supercopa de España in Tangier, Morocco. That trophy match will be contested by La Liga winner Barcelona and Copa del Rey runner-up Sevilla, and it’ll serve as the curtain raiser for the new league season. The La Liga fixtures for 2018-19 were announced Tuesday, including opening weekend matches and the dates for this season’s El Clásicos. 

You’ll Never Believe Which Club Now Has The Third Richest Owners In All Of English Football

This news flew under the radar for many fans, but if you didn’t hear, Aston Villa now has the third richest owners in all of English football. Yes, the Championship side that finished dead last in the 2015-16 Premier League season is now absolutely loaded. But how did this all come about?

The Inside Story Of The Biggest Campaign In World Cup History

We all love new technology and want to know when flying cars and robot servants will arrive like in the Jetsons. But it’s easy to overlook the incremental changes in technology happening right in front of us, right now. The recent Budweiser World Cup campaign gave soccer fans a glimpse into a future where the packaging of everyday objects — beer in this case — could revolutionize how we interact with brands, the world around us and each other.

What On Earth Is The Difference Between Soccer And Football?

Is it soccer, or is it football? It is a question that has destroyed friendships, but one that needs an ultimate answer. So, what is the difference between soccer and football?

The answer is one that heavily depends on where you live. Certain parts of the world would regard soccer and football as the same thing, but for others, it is two different things entirely.

A Dummy's Guide To Euro 2020

UEFA’s showpiece tournament, Euro 2020, kicks off in less than two years. That’s plenty of time to gather all of your friends and to start thinking about which cities and countries you want to visit.

If you didn’t know already, Euro 2020 will be a special tournament. There will be 12 host countries, as opposed to one or two host countries. 

FIFA Men's World Cup Winners Ranked From Worst To Best

You know when you’re a young child growing up and your teachers at school or church tell you everyone was created equally and should be respected as such? Well that’s BS when it comes to World Cup winners. 

FIFA has put on 21 World Cups dating back to 1930. In them we’ve had deserving World Cup winners like Brazil in 1970 and Spain in 2010 and some underdog World Cup winners like Uruguay in 1950 or West Germany in 1954. 

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