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What’s the Difference Between a Striker and a Centre Forward?
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What’s the Difference Between a Striker and a Centre Forward?

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…

What Happens at Half-Time in Football?
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What Happens at Half-Time in Football?

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,…

Can a Manager Manage a Club and National Team at the Same Time?
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Can a Manager Manage a Club and National Team at the Same Time?

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…

How Many Red Cards Has Lionel Messi Received?
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How Many Red Cards Has Lionel Messi Received?

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…

How Many English Football Tiers Are There?
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How Many English Football Tiers Are There?

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…