Football Facts
How the Back Pass Rule Changed Football Forever
Let’s take a look at how a single rule change transformed goalkeeping, killed time-wasting, and helped shape the modern game of football.
5aside.com™ May 31, 2025
Football Facts
Football is full of unique, quirky, and extraordinary facts. From the common top goalscorer stats, to outstanding record-breakers, to crazy transfer stories and history of the game, there is so much trivia fans can use to impress their friends.
Football Facts
The 18 Football Clubs in London
Ever wondered how many football clubs are based in London? Today we’ve taken a look at (the now) 18 clubs that call the capital their home.
5aside.com™ August 7, 2024
Football Facts
Biggest Fines and Penalties in Football History
Over the years, football has captivated millions of fans around the world with endless moments of drama, skill and passion. However, beyond the thrilling goals and spectacular performances, it’s quite often the moments of controversy and misconduct that bring the most attention to the game.
5aside.com™ May 20, 2024
Football Facts
Who is the World’s Most Expensive Footballer and Who is the Highest Paid?
Who is the most expensive player ever? Who is the highest paid footballer in the world and Premier League? After a another crazy summer transfer window 5aside.com™ have the answers.
5aside.com™ September 8, 2022
Football Facts
What is the Best Football League in the World? The Top Leagues in 2022
With the summer transfer window closed, the football season in full flow, and the UEFA Champions League set to kick off shortly, we aim to answer the all-important question – what is the best football league in the world?
5aside.com™ September 2, 2022
Football Facts
Who Invented Football – When & Where Did it Originate? The History of the Game…
Who invented football? Where does football come from? In this article, we’ll uncover who invented football and answer a few common questions about the history and origins of this beautiful game.
5aside.com™ August 24, 2021
Football Facts: Did you know?
ⓘ Richard Dunne has scored the most own goals in the English Premier League. It’s a fact! He scored 10 own goals in EPL before retiring in 2015.
ⓘ There are 869 days between the ages of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo with the latter being the eldest. It is the same age gap for their sons – Thiago Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.
