The Tale of Aston Villa’s March to Becoming European Champions
Not a lot of people know this, but when Sir Alex Ferguson arrived at Manchester United, the Red Devils had won the same number of league titles and European Cups…
The Financial Evolution of Veikkausliiga Teams
A Comprehensive Analysis of Economic Challenges, Structural Divergence, and the Future of Sponsorship in Finnish Football The economic context of professional football in Finland, exemplified by Veikkausliiga, is a unique…
The Penalty Double-Touch Rule
In some ways, the penalty kick has always felt as though it favours the attacker. From the moment a penalty is given, the likelihood is that a goal is going…
Why Bookings in the Match Don’t Carry Over to a Penalty Shoot-Out
When it comes to football matches, knockout games are amongst the most fun from a viewer’s point of view. That is especially the case if they go to a penalty…
When Football Matches End but the Night Is Still Young
The final whistle blows and the stands clear out, but there’s still a buzz in the air. For many football fans, the end of a match just means looking for…
Ginger Football Players: Our Best XI Ginger Footballers
Ginger people will be quick to tell you that they are persecuted on a regular basis. For some reason, the wider world has decided that being ginger is something to…