They bring together clubs, teammates, opponents, rivals and fans to celebrate the career of a long-serving player. But testimonial matches have been dying off in recent years. On this episode we look back on what they were, and what they are now.
Football has the power to do amazing good in the world. One example of that is charity matches. By bringing footballers and celebrities together for a simple game of football, millions and millions of dollars can be raised to help people in need. On this episode, we’re going to talk about some of those matches and the impact they have.
FA Cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards in the 2024/25 competition.All rounds of the Emirates FA Cup will also be played on weekends, including the fifth round which has been played in midweek for the past five seasons. The changes come as part of a new six-year agreement between the Football Association and the Premier League, and criticism of the changes has been strong.
Just how important is the captain of a team? They divide up the matchday tickets for other players, lead the team out, choose which end to attack and, if you're really lucky, they may just be the difference between success and failure.
Football fans are known for being loyal and doing as much as they can to try to help their team win. But a minority of supporters think that means chanting about tragic events involving the opposition, and authorities are coming down hard with banning orders.This week we’re exploring one of football’s worst aspects: tragedy chanting.
Excited about the chance to come off the bench and change the game? Or frustrated because you’re not starting? Substitutes play a crucial role in deciding football matches, and this week we required a substitute of our own! Unfortunately, we are not able to publish the interview we conducted with a staff member at one of the world’s biggest football clubs…so we’re bringing this episode off the bench!
It’s often seen as a symbol of solidarity and mutual respect between two footballers. Shirts that hold incredible value and are often some of the most sought-after memorabilia items.But isn’t it really just swapping a smelly, sweaty shirt that will likely be packed away in a box somewhere?
Examining the impending trial of blue cards and sending players to the 'sin bin' for cynical fouls and dissent.
Another exciting J.League season is about to kick off. How close will Tomo and Tommy get with their predictions?
Looking back on a disappointing Asian Cup for Australia and Japan. Did we really enjoy it?
Some see it as a rite of passage, to be welcomed into the group. Others see it as an outdated practice, intent on welcoming people by testing, embarrassing and shaming them first. Welcome to the sometimes fun, sometimes bizarre and sometimes outright illegal world of football initiations.新たなチームに加入するサッカー選手たちは、チームに迎え入れられるために、とある儀式を行います。時代遅れの慣習だと指摘する人もいますが、新加入選手たちはチームメートやスタッフの前で歌を披露します。それらは新加入メンバーを、試して、少し困らせ、当惑させるような形で歓迎をしています。楽しい瞬間ばかりではない、奇妙で、時に度を超えている、サッカー界におけるのイニシエーションを紹介していきます。
Talking about some of the things happening in the world of football lately.
Just over 20 years ago, Sol Campbell made what many argue was the biggest — and most controversial — transfer in modern football.A product of the Tottenham academy, who graduated to club captain and even lifted a Cup for Spurs, left for their bitter rivals Arsenal. On a free transfer.ちょうど20年前、ソル・キャンベルは現代サッカー界最大の、そして最も物議を醸した移籍を行いました。トッテナムのアカデミー出身であるキャンベルは、トッテナムでキャプテンまで上り詰め、優勝カップを手にするのですが、フリートランスファーで宿敵アーセナルへと移籍します。
The Premier League has charged Everton and Nottingham Forest with breaching its financial rules. Both clubs have been referred to an independent commission for alleged breaches of profit and sustainability rules in their accounts for 2022-23, and risk being deducted points this season.The Premier League Profit & Sustainability Rules are complicated and confusing, but we’re going to try to shed a little bit of light on them, and the potential they have to change football completely.
More than just a part of your team’s uniform, socks are now one of the most important ways for players to express their creativity. Above the knee, low socks, tape, multiple pairs…there’s more ways than you’d think.Whether it’s for comfort, style or perhaps superstitious reasons, football socks — and how they’re worn — have never been more important.
Tomo & Tommy look back on the past year and discuss some of their key takeaways.
Part two of our series on Major League Soccer: covering how the league works, the ownership structure, transfers and other unique elements of North American's top football league.
Last week, the Columbus Crew held on to beat Los Angeles FC 2-1 in the MLS Cup. It’s the third time the Crew have won America’s top football prize, having also won in 2008 and 2020.So this is the first of two episodes where we take a deep dive into the world of Major League Soccer.先週、メジャーリーグサッカーの王者を決めるMLSカップが行われコロンバス・クルー（Columbus Crew）が2-1でロサンゼルスFC（Los Angeles FC、LAFC）を下し、3度目のタイトルを獲得しました。今回はメジャーリーグサッカーを掘り下げるエピソードを前編、後編にて紹介していきます。
This week we're inspired by Tommy's sudden trip to Australia to talk about some of the feelings and emotions football gives us.