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Football has little patience for failure, as Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag knows.
At its best, a national team’s style reflects a national footballing philosophy. But honouring our sporting identity may conflict with our desire to win.
Football is about more than just sport. It also reflects political tensions in society.
The impending takeover of Everton FC means a majority of Premier League clubs will be fully or part-owned by US investors. This billion-dollar American revolution all started with a row about a horse.
Referees’ calls often come under attack even though those making the criticisms know the punishmenst were warranted.
Sports programmes have the potential to improve lives by offering positive social connection.
Does more games mean more excitement?
It’s another step in the ‘gamblification’ of sport.
A new study found the benefits of amateur sport outweigh the risks of a single blow to the head – but repeated concussions are likely to do more damage.
For the first time, players will be permitted to wear Guardian Caps over their helmets during regular season games.
For Scotland fans, it’s less about losing, but rather how the team lose.
Semi-automated offside technology tracks players at very high speeds and levels of detail.
What outsiders might view as wasted time (betting on sports) is actually being used productively to prepare for the future.
An athletic trainer explains why bodies need time time to acclimatize, and the risks to watch out for.
Southgate’s record as England manager is only bettered by Alf Ramsey, under whom England won the 1966 World Cup
Two former players in this research team’s study retired early from professional English football because of the traumatic toll of racial abuse.
Regularly watching sporting events – whether in person or on TV – is linked to higher wellbeing.
Some performances symbolised Europe’s wider struggle to retain its power, influence and relevance.
The most successful teams at Europe’s soccer championship comprise diverse players, often thanks to immigration. Could that be influencing fans’ views of nationalism?
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