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How Do Footballers Choose Their Numbers?
Footballers wear various numbers on the back of their shirts. Some players will stick with the same number for the whole of their career, while others will consistently swap their numbers. So how do footballers choose their numbers? If you’ve ever wondered this, then this Elastico article is for you. We discuss superstitions, availability, and…
How Many Champions Leagues Has Messi Won?
Biser Todorov, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Lionel Messi is arguably the greatest footballer to ever play the game. The Argentinian maestro has broken records both in La Liga and on the international stage, having also claimed his first World Cup in 2022. Another prestigious football competition, the Champions League, is a tournament where…
Why Do Footballers Cover Their Mouths?
Photo Credit – Tsutomu Takasu (no changes made) In the modern game, it’s rare to see two footballers communicating without covering their mouths. But why do footballers cover their mouths? In this article, we discuss all the reasons why footballers do this during matches including – to amplify their voices, to avoid media attention, to…