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.

Argentina has Afro-descendant communities and Black footballers, but they are less visible in the national team than in some other countries. The reasons involve history, migration, census practices, racism and the way race is understood in Argentina.

Learn what people mean by Reddit soccer streams, why unofficial streaming communities disappeared, the risks of unauthorized links, and safer legal ways to watch football online.

Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid for Juventus in 2018 after nine seasons in Spain. Contract tensions, tax problems, a desire for a new challenge and strained relations with the club all played a part.

Juninho Pernambucano remains the benchmark for dead-ball excellence, while Lionel Messi, James Ward-Prowse and other specialists have made a strong case in the modern game.

Cristiano Ronaldo is widely credited with football’s most famous measured leap, reaching 2.93 metres during a Serie A match. Here is what that figure means and how it compares with other elite jumpers.