You must have heard the word “cap” used many times in international soccer.
Even without explanation, context provides some meaning to the word.
This is why, even for the most seasoned soccer fans, it can be hard to give a proper definition of the word.
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VAR (Video Assistant Referee) is one of the more recent additions to the rules of soccer.
This allows a second review by the referees for important moments in a soccer game with the aim of reducing instances of errors in judgment.
In this text, we take a look at the background of the technology, the way it functions, and the pros and cons of its implementation.
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At any level, shielding the ball in a game of soccer is an important skill to have.
This is more so for players in specific positions than others, but useful for everyone.
Shielding the ball is when a player in possession places their body as a barrier between the ball and the opponent.
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In sports, a clean sheet refers to a game where a team prevents the opponent from scoring any goals or points.
In the same way, the team that prevents the other from scoring a goal in soccer keeps the clean sheet.
That term varies a bit in American culture where it is sometimes referred to as a “shutout” instead.
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We owe a lot of iconic moments to some of the greatest teams in the soccer history.
However, there have also been many defining moments of individual brilliance the sport has seen throughout the years.
One such moment is the day that Czech footballer Antonin Panenka decided to take an unconventional spot-kick.
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