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…
You might have heard the term ‘false nine’ used by commentators or pundits when watching a football match. If you’re unsure what is meant by the term false nine, this article is for you. We’re going to cover everything you need to know about this unique position – its history, what skills suit the role,…
You may have heard the term ‘parking the bus’ when watching football with friends or when listening to football pundits. But what does parking the bus mean in football? In this Elastico article, we’re going to explain what this term means and how it applies to modern football. What Does Parking the Bus Mean? Parking…
If you’ve ever found yourself watching a football match wondering how football teams decide which kit to wear, you’ve come to the right place. It’s a decision-making process in football that not many people know about without looking into the topic a bit deeper. This Elastico article aims to answer this question in full. So,…
For the top clubs across the world, the football calendar is congested with fixtures. Approximately half of these fixtures will take place in football grounds away from home, and this could be a short drive away or a flight away to a different country. In order to keep football players fresh for matches, travel arrangements…
In the modern game, footballers can have up to three football matches within one week. So how does this work when it comes to keeping their kits clean and fresh for the start of each match? Do footballers wash their kit? Do they wear a new shirt every single match? We answer these questions in…