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18
Jul
If you’re new to the game (and yes, we mean football as in soccer, not the American kind), you might be wondering about something that seems simple: how long is a football match?
You’ve probably heard that a match is 90 minutes, but then someone mentions half-time, or games going into extra time and penalties, and it all gets a bit confusing.
We’re about to break down exactly how long a football game lasts under different situations, so you’ll know the football game length from kickoff to final whistle, including all the added bits in between.
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14
Jul
England is set to meet Sweden in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 quarterfinals on Thursday, 17th July. Both sides come into this match with strong momentum and impressive form.
Sweden last won the UEFA Women’s Euro in 1984. They have won five Algarve Cups (the last one was in 2022). The Blågults, as the Swedish women’s team is called, are fluid in their attack, and their defence remains one of the best in the competition. In the last 10 years, they have won a silver medal in the Olympic Games (2020), finished third in the FIFA Women’s World Cup (2019...
11
Jul
The FIFA Club World Cup final is almost here, and history is on the line for both Chelsea and PSG.
Chelsea are the reigning champions of the Europa Conference League. If they win on Sunday, this will become their second trophy of the season and their second FIFA Club World Cup title. However, if they lose, they will become the first team to fall twice at the tournament’s final hurdle.
Meanwhile, PSG is riding high on a four-trophy win in the 2024-25 season. They are the reigning champions of Ligue 1, the UEFA Champions League, the Coupe de France, and the...
08
Jul
The UEFA Champions League is the premier club competition in European football. Before the League begins, dozens of teams must play their way through the qualifying rounds for a spot in the final 36.
These qualifying rounds take place annually across Europe between July and August. Most matches often go under the radar as some clubs are relatively small. However, if you are a bettor, the matches give a good insight into rising stars and underdog teams.
Below, we break down the qualification format, highlight key fixtures, teams to watch, and explore the betting markets worth your attention.
Format of the Qualification
The...
07
Jul
The FIFA Club World Cup’s second semi-final is set to be a clash of heavyweights, PSG and Real Madrid. The French and Spanish clubs will play on Wednesday, 9th July, for a spot in the finals. The match kicks off at 8:00 pm UK time at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Both teams are European giants and have bagged multiple trophies.
PSG is the reigning champion of Ligue 1, the UEFA Champions League, the Coupe de France, and the French Super Cup. Additionally, in the last five years, it has collected four more Ligue 1 trophies, three more Coupe de...
07
Jul
FIFA Club World Cup has flashed through its round of 16 and quarterfinals stages, and now the world football community is waiting for the final remaining battles, as the tournament enters its semifinals stage. From 14 June, thirty two clubs would come together in the United States to prove that they are the best. Now it is up to the remaining four teams to try and take the Cup home.
Semifinals are scheduled for 8 July (Fluminense vs Chelsea) and 9 July (Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid). Two winners will meet in the final match at the MetLife Stadium in...
04
Jul
Football fans are eagerly awaiting the return of the beautiful game after a long gap. Much to their delight, action returns in the form of the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifications. This third-tier annual football competition is set to make a comeback as the first and second qualifying rounds’ draws were announced on 17th and 18th June, respectively.
The UECL sits below the UEFA Champions League (first-tier) and the UEFA Europa League (second-tier). It was created to give more European football clubs a chance to play in continental competitions, especially those from smaller nations who rarely qualified for the Champions...
04
Jul
Group A winner, Palmeiras, has progressed to the quarterfinals after defeating Botafogo 1-0 in the round of 16 match.
The Brazilian club has had an impressive run at the FIFA Club World Cup with two wins and two draws, and managed to keep three clean sheets in five matches.
They will now meet the English club, Chelsea, in the quarterfinals on Saturday at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The match kicks off at 2:00 am UK time.
Both teams have met only once, at the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup final. Chelsea lifted the trophy, and Palmeiras finished second. Before this,...
04
Jul
The UEFA Europa League serves as a gateway for several European clubs seeking continental victory. Every year, in July and August, multiple qualification matches take place across Europe to select teams that enter the League.
There are 36 spots to claim. The lowest-ranked clubs enter the first stage of the qualification process. Teams finishing in third and fourth position in lower-ranked domestic leagues enter the second round. Teams that lost in the Champions League qualifying round enter the second and third rounds, and finally, teams from elite clubs enter directly in the League phase.
The qualifying rounds offer a glimpse into...