147 links have been added on 46 ideas about #football.
  1. FIFA and other football governing bodies should introduce annual limits on the number of games a player can play.

  2. Cup competitions may lack prestige for big clubs, but they are financially crucial for smaller clubs, particularly in lower leagues.

  3. Several clubs might actually support this! Cup competitions in most countries have become less prestigious and less financially rewarding than other top competitions.

  4. This inflatable pitch looks very professional.

  5. This would be perfect for kids!

  6. It’s easy to implement. The NFL has already introduced the Hawk-Eye line-calling technology used in tennis.

  7. Unfortunately, referees are human. Therefore, there is no escaping bad calls, especially when they are made under pressure.

  8. It might have some benefits, but the draft system would not be popular or very practical in the UK football league system.

  9. A draft system could finally see the end of talent hoarding by big clubs, leading to more competition.

  10. Some players wear eye black to reduce glare from sunlight and stadium lights.

  11. The Dutch are considering scrapping it in amateur football to reduce disputes and violence during matches.

  12. I support this! There used to be some controversial calls with assistant referees but VAR has made things worse.

  13. The offside rule has existed for over 150 years, so it is unlikely to be scrapped anytime soon.

  14. Top clubs in football are already using AI coaching assistants to improve their tactics.

  15. In future, we might not need VAR or human referees; autonomous drones might completely take over these roles.

  16. Drones are already being used to film soccer practices for analysis (sometimes unethically). However, they could also be deployed alongside other cameras to provide better angles for VAR reviews.

  17. Mr N

    Custom 3D-printed cleats could be a solution for reducing the risk of serious injuries among female football players.

  18. Video games can also help to make women’s sports more popular.

  19. Soccer game tournaments can be a huge hit in schools. Plus, they can prepare youngsters for a future career in the tech industry.

  20. Check this out: Inter Milan has partnered with an esports company to launch a video game tournament targeting youths in Italy.
    https://esportsinsider.com/2024/05/inter-milan-mkers-community-esports-series

  21. Many premier league managers are opposed to blue cards and timeout penalties, and they might have a point given the current failure of VAR technology.

  22. Professional football leagues have been given the go-ahead to try out sin bins and blue cards to temporarily send players out of the field instead of issuing yellow cards.

  23. Penalty boxes, or sin bins, are popular in many sports and authorities have been considering them for football matches for a while now.

  24. Mastercard has already hosted a world-record-breaking soccer match in zero gravity. However, it would still be cool to see professional footballers play the sport in space.

  25. FIFA allows for short cooling or water breaks between each half for matches played in hot weather.

  26. A stop clock in soccer would be amazing, but the playing time would have to be reduced to reduce physical strain and increase the risk of injuries in players.

  27. Football governing bodies are already considering the stop-clock rule, but it is unlikely to be introduced any soon.

  28. The stop clock rule is needed to prevent time wasting. The average ball-in-play time can be as low as 48 minutes in some football matches!

  29. A few teams are still struggling to find a perfect balance between style and practicality, like this Aston Villa kit that doesnt belong on the pitch.

  30. Here are a few more stylish soccer kits from around the world!
    https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/38453600/the-worlds-most-wild-stylish-kits-2023-24-season

  31. Addidas football kits have come with an advanced cooling technology.

  32. Football on skates is a real thing! Countries even compete in Rollersoccer World Cup.
    https://www.euronews.com/2019/08/21/nine-teams-vie-for-football-on-roller-skates-world-cup-in-belgium

  33. While canned oxygen might offer some benefits, it’s not a performance enhancer.

  34. Social media can help promote women’s sports by raising awareness for sporting events and putting professional female athletes in the limelight.

  35. Women’s sports can go far, but misogynistic and sexist behaviour like this must first be first rooted out.
    https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/38239813/rubiales-behavior-signals-deep-misogyny-sexism-rapinoe

  36. It’s good to see media outlets taking huge strides towards promoting women sports.
    https://www.espnfrontrow.com/2023/07/espn-and-ally-rewrite-the-playbook-with-womens-sports-focused-sportscenter-takeover/

  37. Behind-the-scenes content is the perfect way to increase fan engagement, and not just for football or other sports.
    https://www.blackbird.video/archive/sports/behind-the-scenes-content-fan-engagement/

  38. Teams with racist fans should have their points deducted or banned from participating in competitions until they tackle the problem!

  39. Teams are usually punished, but we need harsher penalties than playing without fans or fines they can easily afford!
    https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/sep/21/hungary-ordered-to-play-game-without-fans-for-racist-abuse-of-england-players-fifa

  40. Several sports don’t have ties, like tennis, basketball, baseball, etc., and they are fun to watch.
    https://www.masterclass.com/articles/tennis-tiebreaker-guide

  41. A separate open or mixed-gender category in sports might be the answer to controversial issues like transgender inclusion.

  42. It’s already happening at the Olympic level!
    https://olympics.com/ioc/news/mixed-gender-events-a-sign-of-innovation-and-greater-gender-diversity-at-tokyo-2020

  43. Mixed-gender sports can offer numerous social benefits, especially at the youth level.
    https://www.kyniskaadvocacy.com/the-female-gaze-blog/g98hdyoid3xxpmb1e3abom39vyyrb5

  44. The FIFA handball rule, especially the “unnatural position”, is completely without sense.
    https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-england-handball-idUKKBN26K3BR

  45. Referees use goal-line technology in most FIFA competitions to decide on controversial goals. However, the system relies on cameras, so a smart game ball could be a considerable improvement.

  46. They are pretty controversial, but let’s face it, they can help make football more competitive.
    https://theathletic.com/2470991/2021/03/26/us-and-mexico-belgium-and-netherlands-ireland-who-will-be-first-to-create-a-cross-border-league/

  47. There are several wearables currently available for athletes.
    https://www.prescouter.com/2017/09/wearables-sports-injuries/

  48. At the current rate, Robots will take over as football referees very soon!
    https://www.besoccer.com/new/robots-will-replace-referee-assistants-by-2030-380079

  49. FIFA is already using AI technology to track offside calls with the systems being dubbed “robot referees”.

  50. Channels such as Sky Sports are already offering VR broadcasts for soccer matches https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12158210/sky-worlds-to-show-premier-league-matches-live-in-virtual-reality

  51. Virtual reality is the future of sports broadcasts. It offers an immersive and real-like experience, something you can’t get on traditional live games.

  52. I had a buddy who’s fish could play underwater basketball, there should be a site you can upload videos to and to zoom call time trial contests with fish from other nations! Looks like there are a few things you can teach them.

  53. Looks like he is staying. Not a bad idea all things considered.

  54. Drive in? Thats the same as staying in. The idea was to have a community turn up to enjoy the match together – especially away matches, and especially for families that don’t want to hang around a town centre pub. Driveins look a bit shite tbh.

  55. THIS

  56. Agree with you, and so do many others – “With Xherdan Shaqiri seemingly out of favour and Harry Wilson not setting the world alight at Bournemouth, Klopp could do with an alternative in attack.”

  57. With Rodri playing his usual defensive midfield role, Fernandinho was allowed to roam between defensive midfield, central defence and even attacking midfield at times.

  58. Now is the time to start taxing big sports earners fairly… https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/covid19/2020/06/15/help-all-sports-clubs-now-tax-professional-clubs-later/

  59. Looks like he had no choice in hindsight

  60. Tribalism, not always a bad thing, but gets blamed for much of today’s problems. I mean starting wars should be as easy as it used to be, otherwise the bad guy is allowed to win.

  61. Good idea, actually he is first on the list for lots of people.

  62. Depends how you measure death by war – it doesn’t include those that starve because their economies are balanced on trade with nations that are involved in conflict.

  63. War is on the decline, money is on the rise. No denying that, is it causation or correlation? Capitalists would say the new competition is a healthy one.

  64. Watch this space innit https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/

  65. “I miss arriving at the club in the morning, having a chat with everyone in the kitchen. This is a tough time for everybody, and I am feeling it right now because I am really missing everyone.”

  66. They will need a major overhaul of their squad if they hope to compete at the highest levels next season.

  67. 4 Nil against Pompey last night. Right direction after a risky manager beheading at Albion. Covid ain’t that bad.