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22 Incredible Changes To Soccer Rules Since 1863
Soccer is an evolving game. From the original codification in 1863 to the modern institution of video replay, football’s lawmakers are constantly tweaking the rules.
The following is a timeline of the major changes made to the game.
Why The MLS Doesn't Do Promotion And Relegation
La regla de los pases traseros obligó a los porteros a aprender a jugar al fútbol con resultados divertidísimos
La edad media de los jugadores de la Premier League inglesa es de 26,8 años, lo que significa que la gran mayoría de los futbolistas no jugaban hace 25 años, cuando se instituyó el cambio más drástico en el juego en los últimos tiempos. Muchos ni siquiera estaban vivos en 1992 cuando la FIFA decidió evitar que los porteros recibieran pases intencionadamente pateados por sus compañeros.
How Would Modern Teams Line Up In Century-Old Formations?
When the first international football match was played in 1872, the tactics and formations used were completely foreign to what modern soccer coaches employ. Seven forwards, one defender? Not even a team of 5-year-olds would consider a lineup like that these days.
But how would modern teams look if they decided to turn back the clock and utilize ancient tactics?
The 15-Minute Injury Prevention Warm-Up For The Aging Baller In All Of Us
For those of us who threw our collegiate and professional aspirations out the window after high school, we have to search for glory in other ways. Whether it's by playing FIFA, arguing with other fans or ranting on Twitter, the game will always be in our blood. When ranting loses its appeal, you turn to dusting off your cleats and trying to remember where your shin guards are hiding.
A Look Into The Crazy Money Available To FIFA Video Game Players
It’s finally August, which means the 2017-18 season is upon us. Ligue 1 begins Friday, the German Super Cup is Saturday and England’s Community Shield is Sunday. But as a new campaign begins, another cycle is coming to a close. The inaugural FIFA Interactive Club World Cup will be held in London on Saturday followed by the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2017 Grand Final on Aug. 16-18 to crown the world champion for EA Sports’ FIFA 17.
Who Invented Penalties And Were They Sick In The Head?
There's perhaps no other refereeing decision, in any sport, that causes the deep emotional reaction of the awarding of a penalty kick. When the call is made for a spot kick from 12 yards out, the response is typically either a flurry of expletives and impending sense of doom or the feeling of utter joy derived from receiving a blessing, depending on which side of the call you are.
And it seems these feelings are warranted — stats show that there’s a 75-80% chance of the penalty being converted.
11 Of The Biggest Underdogs For The New European Season
With the start of the 2017-18 European season only days away, we take a look at all three promoted clubs in Europe's top four divisions (EPL, La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga).
Premier League
Newcastle United
What You Can Do To Help Prevent A Concussion
Ask any soccer player what injury they dread the most and the likely answer is going to be either an ACL tear or a concussion. A rightfully-invigorated focus on concussions in particular has been brought on in recent years by the issues coming to light in the NFL. The frequency with which they occur, the fear they invoke, and the serious long term damage they may inflict have led a number of medical institutes to undergo extensive research into how to decrease the prevalence of head injuries.