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By O-Posts Team | October 19, 2024 - 22:56 | A-League, AC Milan, African Football, Ajax, Anzhi, Arsenal, AS Roma, Aston Villa, Australian Football, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Benfica, Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Celtic, Chelsea, Feyenoord, France, Germany, Holland, Inter Milan, International, Italy, Juventus, La Liga, Liga Sagres, Ligue 1, Liverpool FC, Lower divisions, Lyon, Manchester City, Manchester United, Montpellier, Olympique Marseille, Opinion, Paris St.Germain, Porto, Portugal, Premier League, PSV Eindhoven, Rangers, Real Madrid, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Sunderland AFC, Tips, Tottenham, UK, USA, Valencia, Zenit

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Communication is key in any sport, especially team ones such as rugby and football, where the success of the club depends on effective management of large pools of talent. Keeping track of the well-being, health and fitness of each individual player is essential to manage your resources and ensure that the group on the pitch is able to get the best results. It can also help you to avoid injury, overrunning certain players in the build up to important events, and overseeing opportunities as they arise.

Face-to-Face Communication

Whether you are training or giving the team a talk during half time, it can be difficult to get your message across clearly both to the team as a whole, and individuals who need specific advice or criticism. Especially during intense situations such as games, mistakes made by players can be frustrating for the coach and manager, but a negative approach to communication can only have adverse effects. In any situation, try to build a criticism into a compliment. Tell them what they were doing well, then how they can improve their game, and you are much more likely to get a positive response.

Listening is as important for coaches and managers as it is for the players. Instead of giving them a 5-minute talk on where they have gone wrong and how they could improve, get them more actively involved in the conversation. Ask them where they think things went wrong, and talk through their situation to come to a solution. By being approachable and willing to hear what the athletes themselves have to say, you might also be surprised at how many of them are perfectly capable of self-diagnosis, and ask for advice of their own accord.

Interacting off the Pitch

However much you might try to cover every base in the time spent with your players, you inevitably can’t keep track of each player at all times. Yet understanding their feelings and physical situation is crucial to effective team management, and a passing comment during training from a player might easily get lost in the pipeline. Equipping your players and your organisation with sports performance management software allows you to interact off the pitch.

Your players can fill in surveys on their performance and fitness, whilst you can co-ordinate their training and development remotely, accessible on mobile devices to fit around the busy lives of every member of the organisation. By doing so, you can secure on-going communication with your team, and make sure that everything is professionally tracked and recorded.

In a modern world where mobile technology offers the opportunity to interact any time, anywhere, as a sporting organisation or individual, communication on the pitch is only one half of the picture today. Investment in sports performance management software and makes interaction with your players easier and more effective. Combined with an approachable and positive style of coaching and management, you can get the best out of your team to watch the success speak for itself.

Article by Kelly Gilmour-Grassam, freelance copywriter from Yorkshire. Kelly loves the great outdoors, interesting places and fine foods. You can follow her on Twitter at @KellyGGrassam. This article is written with support from The Sports Office.

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Footballers and their Cars: Their Top 5 Favorites In 2013

By O-Posts Team | November 18, 2023 - 01:03 | A-League, AC Milan, Ajax, Anzhi, Arsenal, AS Roma, Aston Villa, Australian Football, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Benfica, Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Celtic, Chelsea, Eredivisie, Features, Feyenoord, France, Germany, Holland, Inter Milan, International, Italy, Juventus, La Liga, Liga Sagres, Ligue 1, Liverpool FC, Lyon, Manchester City, Manchester United, Montpellier, Olympique Marseille, Opinion, Paris St.Germain, Porto, Portugal, Premier League, PSV Eindhoven, Rangers, Real Madrid, Russia, Scotland, Serie A, Spain, Sunderland AFC, Tottenham, UK, USA, Valencia, Zenit

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Love them or hate them Footballers are some of the highest paid professional sports players in Europe and the rest of the world. The also court a lot of controversy with their off-the field shenanigans of wild parties and wild women.

The one thing that most of them all do when they hit pay day is to buy cars,but not just any model cars, the kind that come with a limited edition logo and cost enough money to feed a small Peruvian village. Porsches, Lamborghinis and Ferraris are amongst the many high priced cars that come with the celebrity and fame of being a footballer.

1. RANGE ROVER SPORT

This year it would seem the Range Rover Sport is the most popular expensive toy for Premier League players. This Mother of all SUV’s has everything a boy would want, looks, performance and tricks. Its the kind of car you cannot ignore when you drive past it and it is intimidating enough to get the best Mercedes Benz move out of the way.

If cars were a reflection of the person who drives them, then Wayne Rooney, Darren Bent, Jon Obi Mikel, John Terry, Danny Rose, Javier Hernandez and Ryan Gigs should be described as intimidating, fast and tricky and maybe they are but who knows.

This powerful SUV has an impressive 385 bhp, a top speed of 140 mph and a price tag of £102,900!

2. PORSCHE CAYENNE

The Cayenne is Porsche’s most successful SUV so far. Everyone who is anyone would love to own this car, if not for the power then for the genius of an SUV that runs like a racing car. This car has been a favorite of many soccer players like Liverpool’s Steven Gerard and Kolo Toure to Manchester United’s Patrice Evra, Robin van Persie, Tom Cleverley and Chris Smalling.

Priced at £90,790 it is just right for these guys who pull in £70,000 a week! When pitted against the Rover, it is faster, and has more power, and has to be taken out on the open road once in a while to let it stretch itself and roar.

3. AUDI Q7

This is the Germany’s most impressive muscle car yet. It looks just as good as it runs and is favored by the likes of Chelsea’s Fernando Torres, Man United’s Rio Ferdinand and Luis Nani, Tottenham Hotspur’s Emmanuel Adebayor and Moussa Dembele.

The car is priced at £95,260, reaches 0 to 60 mph in 5.5 secs and has a top speed of 55mph.

4. ASTON MARTIN DB9

Britain’s best car is also probably the most expensive car with a serious following amongst footballer’s and Britain’s celebrities. It is sleek, cool and super fast. Darren Bent owns a DB9; Chelsea’s Frank Lampard, Fernando Torres and Juan Mata have also been seen in a DB9 so has Liverpool’s Glen Johnson, Man City’s James Milner and Livermore of Tottenham Hotspur.

This is a serious sports car with 470 bhp of horse power, a 4.6 seconds time o getting from 0 to 60 mph and a top speed of 190 mph. The price is a staggering £128,653.

5. BENTLEY CONTINENTAL

No best car’s for football player’s list would be complete without the inclusion of the Bentley Continental. Wayne Rooney has one, Samuel Eto’o has one, Ashley Young has been seen and David Silva of Man City has had this car for some time.

At £132,150 and with all the bells and whistles that come designed into this car, you wouldn’t think anyone would want to spend £20,000 “pimping” a car that is proud of its regal roots to say happy birthday to your girlfriend but if your name is Stephen Ireland and you had a guaranteed check of £70,000, you can do whatever you want to do, and he did whilst he was at Man City.

This is the same guy who tricked out his £97,000 Audi R8 to a white and blue trim, a petrol cap shaped into a Superman and alloy wheels with a number 7 to match his jersey number.

Author Bio - Bradley Taylor is a UK freelance writer who has a passion for cars and you’ll often find him writing about luxury cars. He’s also an avid Derby FC fan! Connect with him on Google+ and Twitter.

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Feature: 5 Simple Tips To Avoid Football Injury

By O-Posts Team | November 7, 2023 - 00:59 | A-League, AC Milan, Ajax, Anzhi, Arsenal, AS Roma, Aston Villa, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Benfica, Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Celtic, Chelsea, Eredivisie, Features, Feyenoord, France, Germany, Holland, Inter Milan, Italy, Juventus, La Liga, Liga Sagres, Ligue 1, Liverpool FC, Lyon, Manchester City, Manchester United, Montpellier, O-Posts Guide, Olympique Marseille, Opinion, Paris St.Germain, Porto, Portugal, Premier League, PSV Eindhoven, Rangers, Real Madrid, Russia, Scotland, Serie A, Spain, Sunderland AFC, Tips, Tottenham, UK, USA, Valencia, Zenit

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We all love a good game of football. It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, be it during the cold depths of December, or during the hot sunshine of the summer months, football is a sport you can enjoy both indoors and out. It also provides a great aerobic workout for the body, and is a fantastic way of improving your stamina.

But it’s always worth remembering that football is one of the more competitive sports, and that injuries are a common occurrence for participants. And, although it isn’t a contact sport in the same sense that rugby is, mistakes and mistimed tackles can sometimes result in serious physical harm.

If you’ve got an important event or a holiday coming up, and an injury is something you could really do without, there are ways of minimising the risk of football-related mishaps, without being a burden to the rest of your team.

If you’re looking to avoid injury and a lengthy hospital stay, here are some safety measures you should consider:

Invest in the Right Gear

Shin-pads are a must, whatever your position. When you’re going for the ball, you don’t want to be worrying about catching a stud or a boot with your ankle, or picking up a bruised shin.

Correct footwear is also essential. If you’re playing on an outdoor pitch, boots with sturdy grips will make you less susceptible to slipping. If indoor 5-a-side is more your thing, invest in a pair of trainers which have slip-proof soles.

Warm Up

Always perform a series of stretches before the game, so you don’t pull a muscle mid-match. Remember to focus on your calves, thighs and hamstrings, as well as your groin and lower back. Jog around to loosen yourself up, and throw in some short sprints to get your body ready.

Stay Away From Harsh Tackles

Winning the ball in a particularly stiff situation might feel good, but if you’ve got an important date coming up, you might want to think twice before putting yourself at risk. Avoid making sliding challenges, or tackles which leave you open to being trodden on by other players.

If you need to stay light on making tackles, talk to your teammates and opt to play in a less defensive position.

Avoid Awkward Landings

Injuries can too often result from awkward landings – and these are most common when jumping in the box for headers. If you’re trying to avoid injury, do what you can to stay grounded and don’t throw yourself into the air for the ball.

Know Your Limits

Excessive tiredness generally leads to poor judgment and mistakes, and will only make you more susceptible to picking up an injury. So if it’s coming to the end of the game, don’t exhaust yourself unnecessarily for the sake of pride – if there are subs available, let your captain or your coach know you could do with being swapped.

This article is written by Adam who recently had an injury during a game of football. Due to the initial pain, he was prescribed pain relief medication from Express Doctor who are based in the UK.

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Feature: 5 Sports With The Highest Risk Of Injury

By O-Posts Team | October 30, 2024 - 22:56 | A-League, AC Milan, Ajax, Anzhi, Arsenal, AS Roma, Aston Villa, Australian Football, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Benfica, Borussia Dortmund, Celtic, Chelsea, Eredivisie, Features, Feyenoord, France, Germany, Holland, Inter Milan, International, Italy, Juventus, La Liga, Liga Sagres, Ligue 1, Liverpool FC, Lower divisions, Lyon, Manchester City, Manchester United, Montpellier, Olympique Marseille, Opinion, Paris St.Germain, Porto, Portugal, Premier League, PSV Eindhoven, Rangers, Real Madrid, Report, Russia, Scotland, Serie A, Spain, Sunderland AFC, Tottenham, UK, USA, Valencia, Zenit

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Sports are great fun to participate in, and they’re great for your physical and mental health. Not only do you get exercise, but you get the opportunity to participate in a confidence building activity with friends that share your interests. However, sports can also be very dangerous.

If you are looking to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle while avoiding serious injury, maybe you should be aware of the sports that have the highest risk of injury. Here is a compilation of sports with the highest injury risks based on emergency room admissions across Australia and in the Latrobe Valley.

Australian Football

Australian football is the most common cause of sports-related injury in adults, accounting for more than 20% of all sports-related injuries. It is also a very common cause of injury in children, accounting for nearly 12% of all childhood sports injuries.

According to Dr. David Lee, a Sydney dentist, “The high rate of injuries in Australian football is partly due to the reluctance of players to use much in the way of safety equipment. Fortunately, the one piece of safety equipment they do use regularly is a mouthguard, so tooth injuries are reduced.” However, other types of head injuries are common, accounting for about 20% of all injuries.

According to the smaller-scale study in Latrobe Valley, the injury rate for Australian Football may be about 37/1000 in a two-week period, though most injuries are inconsequential.

Cycling

Based on national injury reports, cycling is the most common cause of sports-related injury in Australia for children, accounting for more than a quarter of all childhood sports injuries. It is also a major cause of injuries in adults, accounting for about 10% of adult sports injuries.

However, because cycling is one of the most popular activities in Australia, especially for children, its injury rate is relatively low.

Soccer

Soccer accounts for less than 10% of sports related injuries for both adults and children, but it is high on the list for both groups. Not surprisingly, soccer has the highest incidence of lower extremity injury of any sport, especially in adults, where they account for nearly 60% of all injuries.

The most common type of injury is a sprain or strain, although fractures were also common, especially among children. According to the Latrobe Valley study, the injury rate in soccer was higher than for Australian football, about 107/1000.

Basketball

Basketball had a fairly high rate of injury for both adults and children. In children, basketball and its variant netball had the highest rate of injuries to the upper extremities. Mostly these are sprains and strains, though fractures are common. For adults, lower extremity injuries were more common in basketball and netball.

Likely, this is more reflective of the degenerating condition of adults’ lower extremities than the character of the sports.

Cricket

When it comes to the last sport on this list, it’s hard to distinguish between cricket and rugby. Both have numbers of injuries among adults, but low among children, coming out very close to one another in total numbers.

However, in the Latrobe Valley study, cricket had the highest rate of injury out of any sport (242/1000), which merits its inclusion on the list. Among children, head injuries are common, but among adults, there is no injury location that stands out as characteristic of the sport.

No matter what sport you participate in, it’s best to always take precautions to avoid injury, including proper warmup and cooldown that can help you avoid strains and sprains.

This article was artfully written by Matthew Candelaria for Off-Topic Media. Thanks to Dr. David Lee of My Hills Dentist in the Baulkham Hills area of Sydney, NSW, for his contribution to this article.

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Feature: Tips To Select The Right Sportsbook

By O-Posts Team | October 29, 2024 - 23:40 | A-League, AC Milan, Ajax, Anzhi, Arsenal, AS Roma, Aston Villa, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Benfica, betting, Borussia Dortmund, Celtic, Chelsea, Eredivisie, Features, Feyenoord, France, Germany, Holland, Inter Milan, International, Italy, Juventus, La Liga, Liga Sagres, Ligue 1, Liverpool FC, Lyon, Manchester City, Manchester United, Montpellier, O-Posts Guide, Olympique Marseille, Opinion, Paris St.Germain, Porto, Portugal, Premier League, PSV Eindhoven, Rangers, Real Madrid, Russia, Scotland, Serie A, Spain, Sunderland AFC, Tips, Tottenham, UK, USA, Valencia, Zenit

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Betting on a sports event is very common across the globe. In some countries, it is legal, while in others it is termed illegal. Bets are usually placed on sports such as baseball, golf, horseracing, football, hockey, basketball, mixed martial arts and soccer. Betting can be done on almost any sport and the sports that can be bet on varied from one country to the other.

In the US, sportsbooks are used to place bets on sports. Sports Gambling is a huge business and therefore there are many sportsbooks that are available all over the internet.

Identifying the right sportsbook for you is not an easy task due to the various options that are available. One has to be very smart and patient while selecting a sportsbook. A lot of research and time will be required if you want to find the sportsbook that is the best one for you.

In this post, we will discuss about a few tips that will be of great help to you while selecting a sportsbook. The tips that are mentioned here will help you to steer away from the sportsbooks that have to be avoided.

Sportsbook selecting tips

Tip #1: Be very selective:

The business of sportsbooks will fluctuate depending on the various sports events that are being held across the globe. Most sportsbooks will dish out various promotional offers before the start of the season.

They know that if they get you now then they will have you all season long. This is a good thing for the sports bettor because you can use the sportsbooks against each other and look for the best offer.

Tip #2: Reputation is everything:

Do your homework before you choose a sportsbook for the season. Make a point of looking for reviews online that are offered on each sportsbook. If you can find several reviews and compare them, you should see a trend of what sportsbooks are rated high on a regular basis. It is vital to select a sportsbook that is rated highly in several places. This reputation will go a long way.

Tip #3: Payouts are paramount:

As an informed sports bettor you need to look into what payout methods a sportsbook has to offer and how much they cost. In the long run, the key is to win money and get paid. If you know the way that a sportsbook pays out, there will not be any surprises when it comes time to get your money.

Tip #4: Bonus time:

Every sportsbook will offer a bonus on your deposit. Football season is the best time to bonus hunt because the sportsbooks will raise the numbers to get your business. Do not fall in love with a big bonus number and settle for a lower rated sportsbook. Bonuses are nice but if the customer service is weak or you do not get paid out, that a bonus is irrelevant.

Tip #5: Perks:

All sportsbooks offer bonuses and claim to be the best, but dig deeper many sportsbooks have perks that others do not in an attempt to separate themselves from the competition. Some examples of these types of perks are free plays, cash rebates, and gifts and merchandise via loyalty clubs or player points.

If you do your research, you will be able to find a sportsbook with the benefits you are looking for. Visit Wikipedia to learn how to select right sportsbook.

Frank Benjamin is a seasoned sports bettor. He loves providing gamblers sport betting tips. Frank has also written for various other sites in the industry. Read more here for further help in Sport betting.

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Sydney FC: A Club On The Rise

By O-Posts Team | October 25, 2024 - 01:16 | A-League, Australian Football, Features, Opinion

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Sydney FC is a football team based in Sydney Australia playing in the A-League. They have been around since 2004 since the beginning of the A-League. They have had numerous stars over the years including Harry Kewell, Lucas Neill, Dwight Yorke and even until now Brett Emerton who have both played for Australia and Trinidad respectively on many occasions… including World Cup appearances by all players.

Its fair to say that Sydney FC is one of the most successful teams in Australia and look to be on the rise as they develop their youth and buy more international stars. The game of Football is forever picking up in Australia, while it may never be as good as European leagues the A-League provides a great base for Australian football players to start their career and give them the great start needed to be successful in any of the overseas competitions.

Football in Australia is really on the rise and who knows maybe one day we will even see a world cup held in Australia which would be amazing just think how good the Sydney Olympics where!

Sydney FC have won 2 championships in 2006 and in 2010 and have come close many other times. Sydney are also the only club to have won the OFC Champions League. With their home ground at Allianz stadium (Formerly known as the SFS) holding over 45,000 people.

The club has high profile directors, board members and backers in general and a growing fan base making them a force to be feared in the Asian competitions in the next 5-10 years. Who knows maybe we will see Sydney FC take on some giant clubs in the future such as Manchester United and cause an upset.

With its youth, strong backing and great management team Sydney FC really is a club on the rise.

The A-League

The Australian top level league known as the A-League is also a competition on the rise. Started in 2004 after the failure of the National Soccer League. There are at the moment 10 teams in the league but they are looking to expand.

All 10 teams bar one are based in Australia with one team based out of New Zealand somewhat like the NRL Rugby League competition and the NBL which all include 1 New Zealand team. The competition is held in the summer months of Australia from October to April. the main reason they did this is there is less competition in Summer for sport in Australia with the only other competition for fans being the cricket.

In the winter there is AFL, Rugby and Rugby League all in Australia which make up the most popular sports. But the A-League has found its niche in summer as a new high growth sport. With more and more young fans and players joining all the time and crowd levels on the rise, the A-League will hopefully one day be known as in international standard football league.

With more and more players coming to join the A-League all the time not just to join Sydney FC but other A-League clubs, it won’t be long before its recognised the world over as a top flight football league

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Sports & Joint Injuries - Most Common Joint Injuries In Different Sports

By O-Posts Team | October 21, 2024 - 22:40 | A-League, AC Milan, Ajax, Anzhi, Arsenal, AS Roma, Aston Villa, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Benfica, Borussia Dortmund, Celtic, Chelsea, Feyenoord, France, Germany, Holland, Inter Milan, International, Italy, Juventus, La Liga, Liga Sagres, Ligue 1, Liverpool FC, Lyon, Manchester City, Manchester United, Montpellier, O-Posts Guide, Olympique Marseille, Opinion, Paris St.Germain, Porto, Portugal, Premier League, PSV Eindhoven, Rangers, Real Madrid, Russia, Scotland, Serie A, Spain, Sunderland AFC, Tottenham, UK, USA, Valencia, Zenit

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Sports are very competitive by nature, and many of them involve intense physical contact with the other team or player. While some sports may be more prone to impact related injuries, such as breaks, dislocations, and concussions, others may involve strained and overworked joint and muscle injuries such as tennis elbow, bursitis, contusions, and sprains.

If you are interested in orthopedics, or simply want to understand more about the various joint injuries that can occur during sport matches and training, then continue reading below.

Sports and Joint Injuries

Unfortunately there are a variety of sports that range from player impact, to simple turn based play, Below we’ve compiled the most common sports and listed out the various injuries that players often suffer from.

Football (American)

In American football players are graced with a fair bit of padding both on their body, and on their head. Unfortunately that doesn’t completely shield them from injuries. Players will frequently suffer concussions and contusions from being struck by other players and hitting the ground. Additionally knee injuries due to tendon strains or tears are very common, as well as ankle twists or breaks.

Football (International)/Soccer

In football, or soccer as we’ll continue to call it to keep things homogenous, players are left unpadded and exposed. There is a significant amount of leg injuries due to the nature of the sport, and players unfortunately are subjected to frequent ankle twists and breaks, knee injuries, and leg breaks.

Leg breaks often occur when a player falls to the ground in an awkward way, or simply strikes another player accidentally with their leg.

Golf

Golf is a fairly mild sport, but it is not without its dangers. Players here often will suffer from joint injuries due to improper form or over use. Driving a ball continuously can put a great deal of strain on the elbows and shoulders.

This can lead to “tennis elbow” or simply an inflammation of the ligaments that are located in the elbow. Additionally a wearing down of cartilage can often occur in the shoulders making each swing painful and often unbearable as the cartilage is worn down almost completely.

Tennis

Tennis elbow is coined after the most frequent injury players in this sport suffer from. Tennis elbow is a painful condition that is caused by the inflammation of the tendons and overuse of muscles around the elbow. This can cause pain when moving the elbow, gripping anything with the hands, or simply lifting the arm up and down.

Another common injury in tennis is a sprained ankle. This is often due to the fact that players must rapidly shift their position and run or stop at various points on the court.

Calf strains are another result of this rapid movement, making it essential for players to properly train and mind their body during gameplay.

Rugby

Rugby is a very intense sport that is marked by frequent injuries due to the lack of padding and immense physical contact between players. Concussions are very frequent, as are hand injuries such as dislocations and breaks.

Players will often frequently suffer from sprained ankles and shoulder sprains or dislocations.

Find out how a Joint Specialist can help in recovering from such sports related injuries.

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Good Sportsmanship: A Guide To Etiquette On The Football Field

By O-Posts Team | October 19, 2024 - 17:40 | A-League, AC Milan, Ajax, Anzhi, Arsenal, AS Roma, Aston Villa, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Benfica, Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Celtic, Chelsea, Eredivisie, Features, Feyenoord, France, Germany, Holland, Inter Milan, Italy, Juventus, La Liga, Liga Sagres, Ligue 1, Liverpool FC, Lower divisions, Lyon, Manchester City, Manchester United, Montpellier, O-Posts Guide, Olympique Marseille, Paris St.Germain, Porto, Portugal, Premier League, PSV Eindhoven, Rangers, Real Madrid, Russia, Scotland, Serie A, Spain, Sunderland AFC, Tips, Tottenham, UK, USA, Valencia, Zenit

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Whether you’re playing competitively or just playing for fun, a game of football should always be an enjoyable experience for all involved.

Many of us will have been in situations where we’ve had to play against opponents we might have a grudge with, or had to play an away game before hostile spectators – but at the end of the day it’s important to remember that it is a game.

Sure there’s nothing wrong with having a competitive atmosphere, but letting this escalate can result in an uncomfortable environment – and that’s when careless tackles and injuries can occur.

A painful injury is something that nobody wants. Being incapacitated can hamper future games, and have a detrimental effect on your professional and personal life. So when on the football field, even though it’s a naturally heated sport, it’s usually more beneficial for everyone to let cooler heads prevail.

Practicing good sportsmanship is a great way of decreasing tension before, during and after a game. Here are the basic rules of good footballing etiquette. Following these will help you to ensure that your game of football remains a game, and doesn’t turn into a war.

Shake Hands

Let your opponents know that your team is here to have a game of football. Be professional. Shake hands with them before the game to defuse any possible feelings of tension, and after the game, to show that there are no hard feelings over the result.

Believe me this act which may seem very insignificant will protect both teams from major issues throughout and after the game. How many times have we seen a fight break out on the pitch over small issues?

Help a Fallen Opponent

After a hard challenge, helping your opponent to their feet will help to calm any possible bad feeling resulting from it. If you’ve just fouled an opponent and realised it, apologise for the mistake.

Similarly, if one of your opponents or teammates has suffered an injury from a particularly harsh tackle, show concern and do what you can to help.

If they require treatment, get the attention of your physio if there’s one present.

Hand it Over

It can be easy to get frustrated with a decision that hasn’t gone your way, but don’t let this get the better of you. If your opponents have earned a throw in or a free kick and you have the ball, don’t disrupt the flow of play by having a tantrum and kicking it away.

Be grown-up, and willingly hand the ball over to your opponents so the game can continue.

Put It Out of Play

In those situations where an opponent is injured but play has carried on, do the right thing – put the ball out for a throw in. If your opponents are good sports like you are, they’ll return the favour and throw the ball back to you once the fallen player has received attention.

Most of the time, your opponents will be good sports - no matter where you are in the world.

This article is written by Adam who recently had an injury during a game of football. Due to the initial pain, he was prescribed pain relief medication from Express Doctor who are based in the UK.

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