Where in Washington DC will I be able to watch el clasico (Barcelona v Real Madrid) this Sunday afternoon at 1pm? [more inside]
posted by uk_giffo on Nov 24, 2009 - 11 answers

Apart from the Dennis Bergkamp cheese-packer one, what were the other Reebok "other career" adverts that ran on UK television in the late 90s, and where can I find them? [more inside]
posted by galaksit on Oct 31, 2009 - 5 answers

What's the best way for me, in the U.S., using 3G, not wi-fi, to stream audio of Arsenal games to my iPhone?
posted by boombot on Oct 29, 2009 - 6 answers

What comes the closest to being "the Metafilter of football/soccer"? [more inside]
posted by deern the headlice on Oct 28, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm going to Barcelona in October and am going to take in a football match at Camp Nou. Tickets are currently freely available in the stadium - is there a particuarly good or bad place for a neutral/tourist to sit?
posted by ascullion on Sep 19, 2009 - 5 answers

How can I watch the Cardiff City, Newcastle United match this Sunday... from Oklahoma? [more inside]
posted by brownbat on Sep 11, 2009 - 9 answers

Help a clueless American attend a football game in Europe!! [more inside]
posted by little e on Sep 8, 2009 - 16 answers

FootballFilter: This is a question of loyalty and etiquette and is aimed to all football (soccer) fans. [more inside]
posted by jadepearl on Sep 2, 2009 - 29 answers

I am thinking of attending a Bosnia & Hercegovina - Iran football match in Sarajevo. What should I know first? [more inside]
posted by acidic on Aug 10, 2009 - 1 answer

I'm responsible for providing music for a local soccer tournament styled after the World Cup. It is a celebration of the various cultures of the immigrant communities here, and I'd like to play as much music from the participating countries as possible. Can you help? [more inside]
posted by rollbiz on Aug 3, 2009 - 6 answers

Resources for learning about soccer (football) tactics and strategy? [more inside]
posted by idb on Mar 27, 2009 - 17 answers

Which club holds the record the fastest ascent from bottom division to the top of the Football League? [more inside]
posted by brownbat on Dec 7, 2008 - 7 answers

Does shirt swapping happen in any sport apart from soccer? At the end of soccer matches players often swap shirts with members of the opposing team. Does anything similar happen in other sports?
posted by muteh on Sep 16, 2008 - 14 answers

Please help me understand the immense popularity of soccer (football, futbol) worldwide. And ... [more inside]
posted by netbros on Sep 4, 2008 - 28 answers

Does anyone here know anything about buying tickets to UEFA Champions League games? [more inside]
posted by atmosphere on Aug 28, 2008 - 6 answers

What is the best online essay available for history, anecdotes, methodologies, etc. for the Brazilian (and elsewhere, to be sure) footballer practice of going by a single-word nickname?
posted by boombot on Aug 25, 2008 - 7 answers

I would like to find a place where I can play soccer in the San Fernando Valley. I have searched google many times and have only found one league that plays in Griffith Park I believe. That is too far... Please help me find a place close to home where I can play (ideally on a weekly basis). [more inside]
posted by sirhensley on Jul 24, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm toying with the idea of traveling halfway around the world to see a football game in Chelsea with my son, and I would like some advice. [more inside]
posted by misozaki on Jul 22, 2008 - 16 answers

NYCFilter: from Pride 2008 to Euro 2008? [more inside]
posted by oaf on Jun 28, 2008 - 2 answers

How can I get a job at Nike "Online" - I would love to work for one of Nike's websites. [more inside]
posted by swisspotter on Jun 26, 2008 - 10 answers

Is there a sports summary website? Where I can get quickly and simply up to date on any team? [more inside]
posted by Towelie on Jun 24, 2008 - 4 answers

FootballFilter: which national teams have reputations for good sportsmanship? [more inside]
posted by devilsbrigade on Jun 22, 2008 - 10 answers

How can I buy the series DVDs of 'The Real Football Factories' and 'The Real Football Factories: International' in Canada? [more inside]
posted by chugg on Jun 20, 2008 - 1 answer

Which football club does Billy Bragg support? I understand he was born in Bridport, Dorset, and grew up in Barking, a suburb of the east Greater London area. Does Billy support Bridport FC, Barking FC, or some other club? [more inside]
posted by MetaK9 on Jun 11, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm just about to take a 10-day vacation to Kauai, and while I'm there, Euro 2008 will be taking place: where can I watch it? [more inside]
posted by DannyUKNYC on Jun 6, 2008 - 2 answers

Where can I access streaming audio of today's Champion's League Final? I am in the US.
posted by Brocktoon on May 21, 2008 - 10 answers

Can you help me find TV stations online for soccer (football)? [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety on May 10, 2008 - 4 answers

Where can I buy one of the new '08/'09 season Israel National Team away colors Puma jerseys, like the one pictured here? [more inside]
posted by joshrholloway on Apr 22, 2008 - 2 answers

Looking for an article by a US sportswriter trying to figure out which Premier League football club to support. [more inside]
posted by jtron on Mar 25, 2008 - 8 answers

What is the best relatively inexpensive way to get one or two tickets to one of the three Premier League matches in London on 26 April, preferably Chelsea - Man U? [more inside]
posted by iknowizbirfmark on Feb 21, 2008 - 7 answers

In 1895 a Scottish printer by the name of James B. Ferguson introduced Icelanders to football (soccer) and gymnastics. Is there any way to find out what happened to Ferguson after he left Iceland in 1896? [more inside]
posted by Kattullus on Jan 7, 2008 - 8 answers

Why are only three substitutes allowed in professional Association Football? [more inside]
posted by afu on Oct 8, 2007 - 13 answers

What's the best online resource for soccer/football to keep up with matches, goals and highlights, plus video? [more inside]
posted by deern the headlice on Oct 6, 2007 - 11 answers

Is anyone aware of facilities similar to AC Milan's Milan Lab? [more inside]
posted by BigBrownBear on Sep 25, 2007 - 3 answers

Technical/pedantic football (soccer) question: In tonight's Albania v Holland Euro 2008 qualifier, six minutes of stoppage time was indicated, if I am not mistaken. However, the referee blew the final whistle after what I believe was less than 94 minutes, after a spectator threw fireworks at or near a player. This incident seemed to be the direct reason for the ref to call it a game. Given that according the Laws, the indicated stoppage time is a minimum, shouldn't this game technically be considered terminated or abandoned?

Bonus question: what exactly is the difference between a "terminated" and an "abandoned" game?
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane on Sep 12, 2007 - 6 answers

i'm wondering if there are hidden dangers for a non-soccer fan to buy some soccer jerseys and start using them for both casual wear and exercise (this dual-use of the shirts is particularly appealing--less clothes to worry about)? [more inside]
posted by garfy3 on Jun 10, 2007 - 23 answers

Why do Americans switch the names of Football and Soccer?
posted by honorguy7 on May 24, 2007 - 34 answers

How Many People Will Watch Tomorrow's Champions League Final (Worldwide est.)? Just wondering how it compares with the Super Bowl.
posted by wfc123 on May 22, 2007 - 7 answers

FootballFilter: What do they call the 18-yard box in France? [more inside]
posted by essexjan on Apr 28, 2007 - 10 answers

David Beckham is coming - I'm a huge sports fan, but like most Americans, I'm quite ignorant when it comes to soccer. I'll have to admit that the hype is getting to me and I want to a little more about this David Beckham fellow.... [more inside]
posted by punkrockrat on Jan 12, 2007 - 32 answers

I want to seriously improve my football (soccer) skills. I play fairly often in a mixture of 5-a-side games and an 11-a-side team, but my skills are improving very slowly as the games don't involve any training, just playing and you only get the ball for a fraction of the game. I was hoping for suggestions to make up some kind of training plan of my own as well as getting a better understand of football tactics. [more inside]
posted by equality7-2521 on Dec 6, 2006 - 10 answers

Help me put together a CD mix of songs that make reference to football (soccer for the yanks) or football clubs. I don't want inane fan club songs sung by players. I'm looking for songs by known musicians, preferably but not necessarily with a rock bent. I can think of a Cristy McColl song in which the line "England 2, Columbia 0" is repeated, and there's the Rod Stewart song where "Celtic and United" are mentioned. There's the Scottish folk song, "Football Crazy, Football Daft." What else is out there?
posted by TheManticore on Nov 17, 2006 - 45 answers

How do the world's professional soccer leagues rank, generally, and where does MLS stand? [more inside]
posted by ibmcginty on Nov 12, 2006 - 20 answers

I want to read some good books about sports sociology. [more inside]
posted by huskerdont on Oct 4, 2006 - 12 answers

Fantasty Futball: After a couple of years of playing fantasy baseball and fantasy football (American), my pals have decided to level our playing field a little by creating a fantasy league for English Premiership games (mostly in order to give us a vested stake in watching the games, since we're Americans without the loyalties of home squads). Regarding this— What should I know about the English Premier League? Who are the players to watch? Who are the teams to love? Who should I develop irrational hatred for? [more inside]
posted by klangklangston on Jul 25, 2006 - 24 answers

Soccer Filter: Find me a specific Web site that compared/contrasted American pro sports leagues with international soccer. [more inside]
posted by frogan on Jul 25, 2006 - 3 answers

I have a World Cup blog that's been so successful I've been asked to turn it into a regular soccer (football) blog by the powers-that-be. I need some help coming up with a plan for doing that. [more inside]
posted by dw on Jul 10, 2006 - 13 answers

FIFA-filter. The offside rule? [more inside]
posted by Gilbert on Jul 1, 2006 - 9 answers

How is a GOLAZO! different from a GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL? [more inside]
posted by dw on Jun 21, 2006 - 17 answers

Can you recommend some interesting soccer (football) books? [more inside]
posted by kickerofelves on Jun 18, 2006 - 13 answers