There is no single worst injury in football. This overview compares fatal incidents, life-threatening medical emergencies, severe fractures and career-threatening injuries while explaining recovery, treatment and prevention.
Learn what a yellow card in football means, which offences lead to a caution, how two yellow cards become a red card, and why competition rules affect suspension totals.
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of football’s most prolific penalty takers. Here is what the available career statistics show about his penalty goals, misses and shootout record.
Victor Osimhen wears a protective face mask because of facial fractures suffered during a 2021 match. Here is what happened and why he may still use one.
Modern footballs are usually made with a synthetic polyurethane or PVC outer layer, a reinforced lining, and a latex or butyl bladder. Learn how each part affects the ball’s feel, durability, and performance.
Scott McTominay’s reported salary at Napoli, estimated weekly wages, contract details and the factors that make football salary figures difficult to compare.
Learn how Premier League referees are selected, what match officials do, how VAR supports on-field decisions and why referee appointments can change.
A running track is the most common answer, but the exact feature around a soccer field depends on the stadium. Learn the difference between a track, perimeter fence, touchlines and the pitch boundary.
Simon Adingra’s exact football salary has not been officially published. Public wage estimates place his earnings in a reported range, but his current contract, bonuses and taxes can change the final figure.
Samuel Eto’o, Mohamed Salah, Didier Drogba and other African football stars feature among the continent’s wealthiest players. Here are indicative net worth estimates and the income sources behind their fortunes.