Category Soccer

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Who Owns Legendary Liverpool FC?

Who Owns Liverpool F.C.? One of England’s most successful soccer clubs, Liverpool FC, is owned by Fenway Sports Group (FSG). This American company also owns the Boston Red Sox baseball team. FSG is headed by John W. Henry, the principal owner…

Why Are Soccer Jerseys So Expensive?

Why Are Soccer Jerseys So Expensive? Soccer jerseys are one of the most popular items in the world of sports apparel. Millions of fans wear them to support their favorite teams, and players often sport them during games and other public…

How Many Players Are on a Soccer Team?

How Many Players Are On a Soccer Field/Pitch A casual soccer fan watching a game might not realize how many players are on the field at one time. Good luck counting them all while everyone runs around the field. The truth…

What Is a Turnover In Soccer?

What Is a Turnover In Soccer? In soccer, a turnover occurs when one team loses control of the ball to their opponents. This can happen for a variety of reasons, such as poor passing, inaccurate shooting, or an opponent intercepting or…

What Is Being Short-Handed In Soccer?

What Is Being Short-Handed? In soccer, “short-handed” refers to a team playing with fewer players than the other team. This can happen due to a player being sent off (red card) or because of an injury. Playing short-handed puts the team…

Soccer jersey numbers, position and meaning

History of Printed Jersey Numbers The main reason behind jersey numbers is simple: It helps fans and referees to identify and easily distinguish the position a player plays on the pitch. Numbered jerseys were first won in football by English…

What is Futsal?

All you need to know about Futsal Futsal is a variation of football or soccer which is played indoors. It is played byten players in total , of whom two are goalkeepers. The players use a small ball and the…