Brazil have officially banned all players in their top flight from standing on the ball, a skill that has become synonymous with Patrick Maswanganyi in recent years. Since arriving at Orlando ...

But instead, they prefer to create rules here [in Brazil] like not being able to get on the ball, what are we talking about? "If we carry on like this, those who decide things in soccer are doing ...

April 7 (UPI) --Soccer stars Neymar Jr. and Memphis Depay went on social media to respond to the Brazilian Football Confederation's decision to penalize players for standing on the ball ...

April 7 (Reuters) - Brazil's soccer federation (CBF) has directed referees to punish players who stand on the ball with yellow cards, after a similar move by Dutch forward Memphis Depay in the ...

In an act seen by many as showboating or provocation, he stood on the ball—prompting an angry reaction from Palmeiras players and sparking a brief brawl. Corinthians went on to lift the title, but the ...

The reds will now become GOLD, the green ball will be PURPLE and the brown a fluorescent ORANGE. Discussions are also ongoing over switching the colour of the table’s baize from green to MAGNOLIA.

The origins of soccer can be traced all the way to China over 2,200 years ago and a game called “Tsu Chu,” which means “kicking ball.” 3. The first official international soccer match took ...

And also just like the amount of hand-eye coordination, catching the soccer ball … is important in that aspect too.” Snagging a rebound amid two or three opponents is no different than ...

A goalkeeper facing sanctions from the Irish soccer federation has apologized following an incident last week during which he appeared to shove a ball boy to the ground. The incident took place during ...

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