サッカーと英語 // Football & English Football & English

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?