The third-place playoff: a curious game that some love because it seems to throw up goals aplenty; others question its very existence. Some sports don’t even entertain the […]
Does The World Cup Host Qualify Automatically?
You might have turned off your TV last week to see Qatar featuring in the opening game of this World Cup and thought: “I didn’t know Qatar had […]
SKH Visits … Nurnberg
Some soccer clubs’ nicknames are bizarre while others are just outright cool. Whether it’s the ‘Old Lady’ or the ‘Yellow Submarine’, or even, presumably given to them by […]
Understanding the Dimensions of a Soccer Goal
The dimensions of a soccer goal – what are they, and why are they sized as they are? Well, the term ‘moving the goalposts’ is an adage suggesting […]
What is a Winger in Soccer? (Explained!)
The positions on a soccer field are often transient and fluid these days, not to be strictly adhered to. The characteristics of wingers differ from player to player, […]
What is a Golden Goal in Soccer? (Explained!)
You might have heard a commentator utter an expression to the tune of ‘the next goal is huge’ in soccer. Well, that is never truer than with a […]
What is a Through Ball in Soccer (Revealed!)
The through ball in soccer – an art form or an absolute essential?! There are so many types of passes to deliver in soccer. Long balls, a sidewards […]
Crossing The Ball in Soccer (What to Know!)
The cross in soccer – an important feature of the game or a dying art?! Poor crosses are the bane of an attacker’s life, but a well-executed cross […]
Tackling in Soccer (Explained!)
Welcome to our guide to tackling in soccer, where we explain what it is and what’s permitted in the laws of the game! Dispossessing the opposition and getting […]
What is a Nutmeg in Soccer? (Explained!)
Getting nutmegged is one of those moments you want to forget quickly. When you nutmeg somebody else, however, you’ll feel like you’ve got one over the opponent in […]