The International Football Association Board (IFAB) governs the Laws of the Game, and Law 11 (Offside) has become one of football’s most analyzed and debated sections—especially in the VAR era. According to IFAB, a player in an offside position commits an offense only if, at the moment the ball is played by a teammate, they:…
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Messi dominates to send Inter Miami to East semifinals in MLS Cup Playoffs
Lionel Messi scored a pair of first-half goals and added two assists, leading the way as third-seeded Inter Miami ousted sixth-seeded Nashvi…
Why Premier League Players Wear a Red Flower on Their Jerseys Each November
If you’ve watched Premier League matches in early November, you’ve likely noticed players wearing a red flower emblem on their jerseys. That red flower is the remembrance poppy, a historic symbol of respect and gratitude for the soldiers who lost their lives in war. The poppy tradition dates back over a century and is closely…
Why Tottenham Hotspur’s AIA Jersey Sponsorship Matters: Inside the Club’s Long-Term Partnership with Asia’s Leading Insurer
If you’ve ever watched Tottenham Hotspur take the pitch, you’ve seen the bold red “AIA” logo across their iconic white jerseys. But what exactly is AIA, and why has it become such a central part of Tottenham’s identity? Beyond being just a shirt sponsor, AIA’s partnership with Spurs represents a strategic alliance between a Premier…
USMNT November Roster: Pochettino Leaves Out Pulisic, Recalls Gio Reyna Ahead of 2026 World Cup Prep
U.S. men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino announced his final training camp roster of the year — a 25-man squad preparing for friendlies against Paraguay (Nov. 15) and Uruguay (Nov. 18). The camp begins Monday near Philadelphia, with matches in Chester, PA, and Tampa, FL.
Luis Suárez suspended for Inter Miami’s pivotal playoff match vs. Nashville
Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez has been suspended for Saturday’s pivotal playoff match against Nashville SC by the MLS Discipl…
Liverpool’s recovery continues with battling win over Real Madrid in Champions League
Liverpool put a miserable run behind them with a dominant performance to end Real Madrid’s perfect Champions League start with a 1-0 win at …
Arsenal’s Max Dowman, 15, becomes youngest Champions League player
Arsenal midfielder Max Dowman became the youngest Champions League player ever after coming on as a 73rd-minute substitute in a 3-0 Champion…
Ricardo Pepi delivers late heroics, Folarin Balogun shines as USMNT strikers come up big in Champions League
U.S. strikers Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi scored not only important goals for their respective clubs in the UEFA Champions League on Tu…
Lamine Yamal becomes youngest player to make FIFPro’s team of year
Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal became the youngest player ever to be included in FIFPRO’s team of the year, and five players from Par…