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AI is absolutely everywhere. But many of us may be unaware of the effect it is having on our favourite sport. So as 2025 approaches, we delve into the impact of AI on the sport of football.
Let’s get back to basics and go through some of the fundamentals of football game play and rules.
The Bosman Ruling changed the face of football in many ways. Let’s take a look at what it is and the impact it had.
Get ready for unexpected twists in the Premier League season as we reveal which teams could surprise. Find out who’s set to shake up the table!
What you eat has a significant impact on your health, as we all know. But it has a major impact on your sporting performance too. Let’s take a look.
Boxing Day is a huge part of the football calendar in Britain. It’s a day that has become synonymous with fans for the sport; perhaps
Could Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo face off at the Club World Cup? Explore the potential pathways and implications of their participation.
That’s another weekend of Premier League action under our belts. Let’s take a look at the top takes!
They’ve bagged plenty of EPL titles already, but can Manchester City go on to win another in the 2024/25 season? Let’s take a look.
VAR has been somewhat contentious since its introduction. And with some decisions proving that things can still go wrong even with the video assistant referee, could the Premier League scrap it altogether? Let’s take a look.
SO you fancy setting up your own Sunday league football team? Here’s some of the key things you need to know.
WHo are the Premier League players whose injuries cause the most concern to fans? To answer this question we looked at search engine data to see how many people search for each Premier League clubs’ players’ injury statuses and injury updates.
Metal studs? Plastic ones? Astroturf boots? Which football boots are best for those of you playing your football on artificial pitches? Let’s take a look.
You’ve gone and set yourself up a football team or you’re playing in one. And you guys need a kit refresh? How do you go about creating your own football kit for your team? Let’s take a look.
We talk an awful lot about goal scorers in football. But who will be top when it comes to the Premier League table for most assists? Let’s take a look at some predictions.
Being a professional footballer may appeal to many. The huge salaries, fame, fortune and getting to do what you love for work are great perks for sure. But there are some things professional footballers are NOT allowed to do. Let’s take a look at them.
We asked AI to get creative and design some football kits for us. I’m not sure we’d wear them all, to be honest. But a couple of these are not bad at all.
With the new SPL season upon us, we take a look at the evolution of sponsorship in Scottish football.
Ireland – a football team with some phenomenal individual players, but a team that falls short very often on the international stage. Is a shake up of the FAI what’s needed to improve things?
The backpass rule in football prohibits goalkeepers from handling the ball in certain circumstances. Let’s take a look at what those are with this simple explanation of the rule.
The bookies have crunched the numbers and decided who they think are the favourites to win the 2024/25 Premier League title. Now of course, anything can happen in football, but what do the stats say?
If you’re new to football, the offside rule can seem a little intimidating to get your head around at first. But don’t worry – it can be explained in simple terms. Here’s our beginner’s guide to understanding the offside rule.
Manchester City have cemented themselves as consistent league title favourites. But can Arsenal topple them and take the title this season? Let’s take a look.
Despite having some notable players, the Irish national team is not in the top 50 FIFA ranked teams. And Irish clubs have thus far failed to make a name for themselves on the European stage too. Can they ever compete? Let’s take a look.
Explore West Ham United’s centre-half conundrum as they consider Jake O’Brien and Max Kilman to bolster their defense. With new manager Julen Lopetegui at the helm, find out how these potential signings could shape the Hammers’ bid for European football in the 2024/25 season.
With the Euros a distant a memory and the Premier League right around the corner, we take a look at who the top contenders are!
Maybe it’s Euros fever. Or maybe you’ve always fancied getting involved in football (as a player, volunteer or spectator). If you’ve not done it yet here are some ways to get involved.
They’re statistically the favourites to win it. But what does the England team have to do in order to lift the Euro 2024 trophy?
English hopes are pinned upon the shoulders of Gareth Southgate, the squad and its captain, Harry Kane. But just what could Kane do to help bring it home?
Sometimes, the kind of football team you want to play on doesn’t exist locally enough to you. So what about starting it yourself? Here are some key considerations for those of you thinking about it.
Traditionalists may not like it! But personally, I don’t like to risk being stuck on a hill or mountain with a dead phone or head torch battery. So I like to carry a portable charging device (or 2, or 3) with me. Here are the best portable charging banks for hiking that I’ve used. (And I’ve used a lot, by the way).
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