Football Guides

Plain-English explainers on the rules, formats and quirks of football.

A referee checking a VAR replay on the pitch-side monitor

Rules & Guides

What Is VAR and How Does It Work?

30 June 2026

A football stamped with 'Deal Off' next to a transfer graphic

Rules & Guides

Why Do Transfers Collapse at the Last Minute? 6 Reasons

30 June 2026

Referee holding up a yellow card and a red card

Rules & Guides

Yellow and Red Cards: The Rules of Cautions Explained

30 June 2026