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There’s more to being a goalkeeper than just stopping shots. Here’s how they get there

Goalkeepers are different to ‘normal’ soccer players but their role, and how they train, is changing.

13.07.2026 10

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Shane Pill

‘Park the bus’, ‘the false nine’ and ‘total football’: what do soccer’s strange phrases mean?

Following the World Cup but confused by some of the language used by commentators and fans? You’re not alone.

19.06.2026 10

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Shane Pill