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Football substitution – The real story based on documents

Football substitution is an issue I am currently researching. Although the sources speak a clear language. But there have been many exceptions in football substitution, as match reports show. I… Read More

Video replay – a short journey through time

Video replay does not only exist since the introduction of VAR in football. The discussions about the use of technical aids in controversial or unnoticed scenes are already old –… Read More

Modern Football was born in the 19th century

The birth of modern football in England Modern football was born in the second half the 19th century. The first seed was scattered in 1850 with an extension of the Factory… Read More

The offside rule and its purpose – Why do we need an offside?

The offside rule is currently one of the most commonly used words when it comes to football. Why does this rule even exist? What is the meaning of the offside… Read More

Two referees in football instead of VAR?

Why don’t we have two referees on the football pitch instead of VAR? This sounds like a plausible idea that is worth thinking about. But it’s not a new idea.… Read More

Football Offside: When was the offside rule introduced?

Football offside – the history started in the public schools of England in the 19th century, when football was a mix of rugby and soccer. The public schools attended by… Read More

Cards for team officials in 2019/20

Laws of the Game in 3 videos on the evolution of football wording

Video replay – a short journey through time

Modern Football was born in the 19th century

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