The United Kingdom is unique in world football because although it is viewed as “one country” it actually boasts four national football sides - Scotland, England, Wales and Northern...
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Why Is Crystal Palace Called “Crystal Palace”? [NAME EXPLAINED]
It’s pretty obvious from their names where most football clubs are based. Manchester has a United and a City, Nottingham has a Forest and a County. But what about those clubs that don’t take...
How Much Do Scottish Footballers Make? [SPFL Salary Analysis]
Few countries in the world have a longer history of, or more passion for, football than Scotland. Despite its relatively small size, with a population of only around five million people,...
Why Are 3pm Premier League Games NOT on TV? [Blackout Rules]
The Saturday 3pm kick-off time is enshrined in English football history, dating back to a bygone time when almost every match played across the country got underway at that time. Now of course...
A massive cheer goes up around the stadium as the referee points to the spot and awards the home side a penalty. It’s almost as if the goal has already been scored. How hard can it be for a...
Footballers who play in the world’s top leagues, including Spain’s La Liga, are well-rewarded for their work, with many taking home millions of Euros every year. While this dwarves the...