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A football match during a World Cup competition.
Articles | General Football Knowledge | Tactics and Analysis

What Are Phases of Play in Football?

What Are Phases of Play in Football? The four main phases of play in football are the build-up phase, progression phase, creation phase and the transition phase. Three of these phases represent different thirds of the pitch – the build up phase takes place in the first third, the progression phase in the second third…

Kaká taking a throw in for Real Madrid.
Articles | La Liga

What Happened to Kaká?

Photo Credit – Jan S0L0 (no changes made) Brazilian footballer Kaká was once heralded the best footballer on the planet, however, his career took a turn for the worse. The midfield maestro had a keen eye for goal, the ability to use both feet ridiculously well and an impressive passing range. Taking the world by…

Looking out onto the pitch from the players tunnel at the Emirates football stadium.
Articles | General Football Knowledge

Can Footballers Use the Toilet During a Game?

Can Footballers Use the Toilet During a Game? Yes, footballers can use the toilet during a game. Although leaving the field of play during a match is technically a bookable offence, the officials would treat this situation as a need to remedy an equipment or uniform problem, allowing the player to leave the match. What…