Football Buzz

Football is one of the most popular sports in the world. Watched and played on nearly every continent, a shared passion amongst millions, it’s only natural that it should generate a substantial amount of ‘football buzz’.

The latest news, scores, results, stats and highlights - we want to read about it, we want to discuss it, and we want to speculate about what it means for players, teams, coaches, managers and fans. From moments in history to the latest transfers and future tournaments and competitions, as football fans we want to feed our passion about the game, we want up-to-the-minute information, insights and gossip.

Around matches, competitions and tournaments, local league to international, the buzz is heightened, but nothing compares to the hubbub generated by the world’s most renowned tournament, the FIFA World Cup. The 2022 tournament in Qatar is no different. Since the hosts won the bid for the tournament in 2010, the buzz has been deafening. And, as the tournament draws nearer, the clamour for information grows stronger still.

If you want to know more, join us to speculate about players, teams, transfers and managers, reminisce about games played and goals scored, and discuss the latest football gossip - check out Living 2022’s Football Buzz.

FIFA World Cup History
The Best and Worst World Cup Matches

There have been some nine hundred World Cup football matches since the inaugural game in 1930; some have been superlative, a joy to behold, others are best forgotten.

Iconic FIFA World Cup Goals

Discover some of the most iconic goals in FIFA World Cup history, who scored them and why they were so extraordinary.

Stadiums

The Top 5 FIFA World Cup Stadiums

Get to know some of the iconic venues for the world's most famous football tournament, the FIFA World Cup.

Legendary World Cup Players
The Top 5 World Cup Winning Goalkeepers

Many keepers have played for their country, but only an elite group has played and won the World Cup. The top five of that group could be considered some of the greatest of all time.

Football Stars
2020 Football Losses

Sadly, even our football heroes don’t live forever. In 2020, some of the greats were lost, including Maradona, and some who were just starting their game.

Through the Decades
Through the Decades - Whistles

From the first brass referee's whistle to the electronic whistles of today; follow the journey of the humble whistle over the last 140 years.

Through the Decades - Football Kits

Football kits have come a long way in the last century or so. Basic materials and designs have given way to cutting-edge equipment and an industry worth millions.

Through the Decades - Footballs

Take a journey through history from the earliest football made from pig's bladders to today's enhanced performance official World Cup footballs with integrated technology.

Through the Decades - Goalie Gloves

Though gloves for goalkeepers have a fairly short history, their development has produced a multimillion-dollar industry and a vast array of protective wear for keepers worldwide.

Tech
Goal Line Technology

A goal detection system that promises to accurately determine whether or not a ball has crossed the goal line. But how does it work?

VAR Technology

VAR Technology is relatively new and will probably be used at the 2022 World Cup, but how does it work?

New Handball Rule Needs a VAR Check

The new handball rule in football is causing some controversy with VAR technology being pulled into the fray - can it be sorted out by the 2022 World Cup?

Women's Football
The Making of Women’s Football

Women's football has taken over a century to gain the kudos it enjoys today; it has been a hard-fought journey. Today work continues to make the game accessible for women worldwide.

The World’s Top Female Football Players

There is an enormous number of talented female football players across the globe. We have chosen one outstanding player from each of the six football confederations.

Women and Football

The Most Influential Women In Football

Traditionally a man's arena, the football industry is now opening up to women. From referees to football clubs owners, women are influencing the game at all levels.

Football Variants
Futsal - The World, The Game and Qatar

Futsal has been around for almost 100 years, can be played by everyone, everywhere, and in any weather conditions. But what is futsal, how is it played, by whom, and what is the state of play in Qatar?

Beach Soccer - Sun, Sand and Football

From Brazil to sandy pitches across the globe, beach football is a growing sport of skill, agility, and stamina. Find out more about how the game is played, by whom and Qatar's involvement in this global sport.