A topic that is discussed amongst football pundits and fans is the striker vs centre forward debate. There is often confusion between both roles, so in this article, we’re going to outline the main differences between strikers and centre forwards. We’ll also provide great examples of players that have played these roles. What Is a…
After the first 45 minutes (plus additional injury time) have been played during a football match, both teams will stop playing and enter a half-time break. This interval lasts 15 minutes and a number of different things happen during this time. In this article, we’re going to cover everything that happens during half-time in football,…
What Age Do Footballers Enter Their Prime? The age at which footballers enter their prime is highly dependent on the position that they play on the pitch. For example, it’s possible for a goalkeeper to enter their prime a lot later than a forward player. This is because different positions require different skill sets, and…
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…
Who Were the Mighty Magyars? Hungary’s Mighty Magyars, sometimes known as the “Magnificent Magyars” or the “Magical Magyars”, were one of the best international football teams to exist. Between the years 1950 and 1956, the Magyars won 58 matches, drew 10 and loss once, losing to West Germany in the final of the 1954 World…
We’ve seen many great football managers swap club football for the international stage, and vice versa. But can a manager manage a club and national team at the same time? In this article, we dive into the topic. We cover the reasons why a manager might want to manage two teams, as well as listing…
Red cards are regularly shown during 90 minutes of football, but they’re mainly given to outfield players. So what happens if a goalkeeper is sent off? We answer this and include interesting examples of goalkeeper red cards in this Elastico article. What Happens if a Goalkeeper Is Sent Off? There are two main options when…
Midfielders can have a wide range of playing styles, from a wide midfielder who plays with a lot of flair to a central defensive midfielder who is an engine and makes a tonne of tackles. One term that is widely used is the ‘box to box midfielder’. So what exactly is a box to box…
Lionel Messi is one of the greatest ever football players. He’s an elite dribbler, has an unbelievable scoring record and is loved by millions across the world. We associate a lot of positive things with Messi, but what’s his disciplinary record like on a football pitch? Messi has now played 1000 games for club and…
Football is the most played sport in England, and its most prestigious league, the Premier League, is often considered the best football league in the world. But how many English Football Leagues are there? The English Football League pyramid system is split into different tiers, and we’re going to outline all of them in this…