Football Blog & Previews

Daily previews, guides and where-to-watch articles.

Goalkeeper Rules Explained — Back-Passes, Handling and the Six-Second RuleWhen a goalkeeper can and can't use their hands, the back-pass rule, penalty-line rules and what happens when a keeper joins the attack.19 July 2026
Football's Biggest Derbies — El Clásico, the Manchester Derby and More ExplainedWhat makes a derby, and the stories behind El Clásico, the Manchester and Merseyside derbies, the Old Firm, the Superclásico and the Derby della Madonnina.18 July 2026
FFP and PSR Explained — Football's Financial Rules in Plain EnglishWhy clubs get points deductions and transfer limits — UEFA's squad cost rules and the Premier League's PSR, explained without accounting jargon.17 July 2026
Set Pieces Explained — Corners, Free-Kicks and Why They Decide Tight GamesDirect vs indirect free-kicks, corner routines, walls and zonal marking — how set pieces work and why teams now hire specialist coaches for them.16 July 2026
What Is a False Nine? Striker Roles ExplainedFalse nine, target man, poacher, second striker — what football's striker roles actually mean and how to spot each one while watching a match.15 July 2026
Promotion and Relegation Explained — How Teams Move Between LeaguesHow promotion and relegation work in European football — automatic spots, play-offs, parachute payments, and why the system creates drama US sports can't match.14 July 2026
Yellow Cards, Red Cards and Suspensions — How Football Discipline WorksWhat earns a yellow or red card, how accumulated bookings become suspensions, and why a red card in one competition doesn't always carry over.13 July 2026
Penalty Shootout Rules Explained — Order, Sudden Death and Who Can Take OneHow penalty shootouts actually work — the coin toss, kicker order, sudden death, goalkeeper rules and what happens if a keeper gets injured.12 July 2026
The Champions League Format Explained — How the League Phase WorksThe Champions League ditched groups for a 36-team league phase. Here's how qualification, seeding pots, and the knockout play-offs work now.11 July 2026
Football Formations Explained — 4-3-3, 4-4-2, 3-5-2 and When Teams Use ThemWhat formation numbers actually mean, the strengths and weaknesses of 4-3-3, 4-4-2 and 3-5-2, and why modern teams change shape mid-game.11 July 2026
How VAR Works in Football — What It Can and Can't ReviewA clear guide to VAR — the four things it can review, how a check becomes an overturn, and why "clear and obvious" is the phrase that decides everything.11 July 2026
The Offside Rule Explained Simply (With Examples)A plain-English guide to football's offside rule — what counts as offside, what doesn't, and the exceptions that confuse everyone.11 July 2026
The Transfer Window Explained — How Football Transfers Actually WorkTransfer fees, loans, free agents, release clauses and deadline day — a plain-English guide to how football's transfer market really works.11 July 2026
What Is xG? Expected Goals Explained for Normal FansxG (expected goals) is everywhere in football coverage. Here's what it actually measures, how it's calculated, and how to read it without a maths degree.11 July 2026
Where to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals: Official TV Channels by CountryFind out which official TV channels and streaming platforms are showing the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals in the USA, UK, Australia, Canada and India.5 July 2026
Football League Table Explained — Points, Goal Difference and TiebreakersA clear guide to reading any football league table — how points, goal difference, head-to-head and other tiebreakers decide final standings.22 June 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 — How to Follow Every MatchYour simple guide to following the 2026 World Cup — live scores, the full schedule, group standings, and where to watch every match legally.22 June 2026
How to Watch Football Legally Online in 2026A simple guide to watching live football legally — the official broadcasters by region, free options, and how to find where any match is on.21 June 2026