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In related articles, we explored the defensive midfielder (CMD) position and responsibilities in football, as well as what it takes to become a ball boy in soccer. Now we turn my attention to the most glamorous position on the pitch – the number 9, also known as the striker or centre forward. As the main…

The central defensive midfielder (CMD) is one of the most crucial yet underappreciated roles on a football team. Acting as a shield in front of the backline, the defensive midfielder breaks up opposition attacks, initiates passing moves, and sets the tempo of the game. While Number 10 must have a playmaker ability, the great defensive…

Want to be a ball boy? Being a ball boy is an exciting way for young soccer/football fans to get close to the action during matches. Ball boys are responsible for quickly retrieving balls that go out of play and providing them to players to swiftly resume the game. It’s a sought-after role that requires…

The number 2 shirt holds an important place in soccer. While other numbers like 10 are usually reserved for creative attacking players, the number 2 is often worn by fullbacks – dependable defensive players who support both attack and defense up and down the flanks of the pitch. Though not glory positions, good number 2s…

The number 10 is an iconic jersey number in soccer that is usually worn by the team’s main playmaker – the creative attacking midfielder who is responsible for setting up goals with killer passes, orchestrating the attack, and unlocking defenses with incisive through balls. This article will examine the critical role of number 10 in…

The AS Roma football club announced today that they have parted ways with manager Jose Mourinho, ending his tenure as the head coach of the Serie A side. Mourinho was appointed as Roma’s coach in May 2021, becoming the 60th person to take charge of the club. Over the past seasons, he guided Roma to…

Dominic Solanke netted a 94th-minute winner to seal a 3-2 win against Nottingham Forest, denying the 10-man Reds a point as the Cherries win four consecutive Premier League (PL) away matches for the first time ever. Espírito Santo would have been pleased to see a solid opening showing from his new Forest side in front…

Suarez recently joined the South Florida scene, joining former Barcelona teammates Messi, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets in Major League Soccer. ‘Nothing more beautiful than with friends,’ Inter Miami shared on Instagram, with a picture of children holding the names of the team’s four stars. The team expressed on X, previously known as Twitter: ‘Embracing…

Al Nassr FC secured a convincing 3-1 victory against Al-Ettifaq FC. The game kicked off with high anticipation at the 0′ mark. In the 14th minute, Mane’s shot narrowly missed the target, keeping the score level. Controversy arose in the 26th minute as Telles went down in the box, but the referee waved off penalty…