Why does club football stop and who decides when players leave?
Several times each season, domestic football pauses. Leagues stop, club momentum is interrupted, and...
Why can clubs only buy and sell players at certain times?
In modern football, teams cannot sign players whenever they want. Instead, transfers are restricted...
Why goalkeepers cannot handle deliberate passes from teammates
The backpass rule is one of the most significant law changes in modern football. Introduced to discourage...
Who Runs Football? Understanding the Hierarchy of Associations That Control the Game
When a referee makes a decision, fans blame the referee. When rules feel...
Why football expanded the bench and how it changed match management?
Football has always evolved in response to the demands placed on players. As the...