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5aside.com™ have been providing football news, views and stories for the best part of a decade. Our experience in football leagues and our contact with the professional football industry gives our football articles added depth. After over a decade of playing football in 5aside leagues, we created 5aside.com (Ultimate5aside ltd) because we believed that 5aside could be better - The popularity of our leagues confirmed that we were not alone. From realtime in-depth stats, player & team profiles to pitchside scoreboards, our improvements and innovations provide players with the ultimate 5aside experience. Whether you are there for regular football, post-match drinks, an excuse to meet up with mates or all the above - We understand that 5aside is more than just a game to the 1.5 million people that play every week. Find or join a 5aside football league or follow us today.

Top 5 Most Controversial Transfers in Football History

June 25, 2024May 5, 2024 by 5aside.com™

Luis Figo

The beautiful game, is no stranger to drama and controversy, especially when it comes to player transfers. Let’s take a look at the top five most controversial transfers in football history.

The Race for Champions League Football: Premier League Edition

May 20, 2024April 19, 2024 by 5aside.com™

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

The race to secure a place in the Champions League is on and things are heating up at the top of the table. Who will clinch that fourth spot?

Premier League Strugglers – Who will go down?

October 2, 2025March 27, 2024 by 5aside.com™

Premier League Bottom 6

As we head into the business end of the current season, things are heating up at both ends of the table, but who will survive the dreaded relegation battle?

A Guide to Euro 2024: Everything You Need to Know

February 20, 2025March 13, 2024 by 5aside.com™

Ronaldo, Mbappe and Bellingham.

Ready for a summer full of action-packed football? The European Championship is back and it promises to be an unforgettable tournament.

The Premier League Relegation Battle: Who Will Go Down?

October 2, 2025February 23, 2024 by 5aside.com™

Premier League Relegation Favourites

The battle to stay in the Premier League is well underway, but who are the favourites to go down? Let’s take a look at what the bookies think.

Who Are The Favourites for the Premier League 2023/24 Season?

October 2, 2025February 19, 2024 by 5aside.com™

Premier League 23/24 Favourites

As we head into the business end of the Premier League season, let’s take a look at who the favourites are to lift the trophy.

Unforgettable Premier League Matches: The 3 Best Game Of All Time

October 2, 2025January 25, 2024 by 5aside.com™

Premier League 9-0 Record

Relive the magic with our list of the most iconic Premier League matches ever played. Explore thrilling moments, classic matchups and the biggest-ever Premier League wins!

8-A-Side Football: Tips and Tricks For Success

August 20, 2025January 17, 2024 by 5aside.com™

Whilst 8-a-side football isn’t one of the most popular variations of small-sided football, it sure does come with its perks. Let’s take a closer look at some of these and review some useful tips to help guide your team to success.

7 A Side Tips: The Ultimate Guide to 7 A Side Football Formations

January 19, 2024December 15, 2023 by 5aside.com™

7-a-side Player

Understanding the importance of football formations and selecting the right one can be the difference between victory and defeat. Nowhere is this truer than in the intense matches of 7-a-side football.

The FIFA World Cup 26: Everything you need to know

October 2, 2025November 10, 2023 by 5aside.com™

World Cup Trophy

Even though Qatar’s 2022 FIFA World Cup was only last year, several key pieces of information have already surfaced for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Let’s take a look at everything you need to know.

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