Football clubs often reflect the identity of their cities and communities, symbolizing local pride, history, and values. Fans see their club as a cultural emblem, creating strong emotional bonds that go beyond the sport itself.
Football and Identity – How Clubs Represent Cities and Communities
Jul 22, 2025
Top 10 Football Drills to Improve Your Ball Control
Want better ball control? These 10 football drills help you sharpen your touch, dribble tighter, and move with more confidence. Perfect for beginners or seasoned players looking to polish their footwork and dominate the game.
Jul 21, 2025
The Offside Rule Explained
The offside rule is one of football’s most debated and misunderstood concepts. But what really counts as offside? How do timing and positioning affect the call? Read the full article to finally make sense of this classic rule.
Jul 21, 2025
How Do Players Transition from Youth to First Team?
Only a few academy players ever make it to the first team. This article explores why the transition is so tough—physically, mentally, and emotionally—and what it takes for young footballers to thrive at the highest level.
Jul 19, 2025
Sofascore Transfer Watch: Europe’s finest goalscoring prospects on the move
As the summer transfer window gains traction, with some big deals already done and some other yet to be sealed, strikers have been the focal point of most rumors so far.
Jul 17, 2025
Why Was VAR Introduced and How Does It Work?
VAR was introduced to reduce clear and obvious errors in key moments like goals, penalties, and red cards. A team of officials reviews incidents using video replays, communicating with the referee to ensure more accurate decisions.
Jul 16, 2025
Top Football Academies That Produce Stars
From La Masia to Ajax’s youth system, top academies are football’s talent factories. They focus on technique, tactics, and mentality from a young age, shaping the stars of tomorrow through structured training and a clear playing philosophy.
Jul 16, 2025
Sofascore Exclusive Interview: Joško Gvardiol
Joško Gvardiol reflects on life at Manchester City, learning from Guardiola, his World Cup journey with Croatia, and topping Sofascore’s Premier League ratings – all from the Croatian coast in a candid, must-read interview.
Jul 16, 2025
Joško Gvardiol: From Premier League’s Best Defender to Croatia’s Heartbeat
Joško Gvardiol opens up about life at Manchester City, learning from Guardiola, his World Cup bronze with Croatia, and leading Sofascore’s Premier League defender rankings. An exclusive interview from A Guest and a Half.
Jul 15, 2025
Argentina vs. France 2022 – A Final for the Ages
The 2022 World Cup final was a breathtaking battle between two football powerhouses. Argentina led twice, France fought back with Mbappé’s brilliance, but in the end, Messi and his team triumphed in a shootout that made history.
Jul 14, 2025
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: 10 Things You Need to Know
The 2025 Club World Cup reshaped global football with a new 32-team format, groundbreaking tech innovations, and record prize money, yet it also sparked criticism, controversy, and some heated moments on the pitch.