Category: Football

Learn about Simon Hooper’s career as an English football referee, his Premier League responsibilities, use of VAR and the scrutiny that comes with high-profile appointments.

Explore 10 famous Cristiano Ronaldo skills and tricks, from rapid stepovers and the Ronaldo chop to explosive changes of direction and powerful finishing moves.

A balanced ranking of the five greatest football strikers in history, judged by goals, longevity, technique, major trophies and influence on the game.

Scudetto means “little shield” in Italian. In football, it refers to the championship badge worn by the reigning Serie A winner, while the term also has broader sporting and cultural uses.

Learn about Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, including its capacity, redevelopment, location, facilities and role in Saudi football.

A ranked look at Africa’s most beautiful stadiums, comparing architecture, setting, history, atmosphere and practical design across major football venues.

A shot on target is an attacking attempt that would enter the goal without a save, block or defensive intervention. Learn what counts, what does not, and how the statistic is used in football.

Kylian Mbappé is among football’s quickest players, but several defenders and forwards have recorded comparable or higher top speeds. Here is how the main comparisons work.

A football tackle is an attempt to win the ball from an opponent, usually with the feet. Learn how tackles work, when they are legal, and why some result in fouls or cards.

A sell-on clause gives a former club a share of a player’s future transfer fee. Learn how the percentage is calculated, who pays it, and how sell-on clauses differ from buy-back rights.