Editorial policy

Clear Football Guide aims to explain association football accurately and plainly. Editorial decisions are made for readers seeking understanding, not to promote a club, product or point of view.

Accuracy and clarity

We check explanations against reliable, relevant material and take care to distinguish the written laws from common tactics or interpretations. Articles are written to explain general football concepts, not to settle disputes about a particular match. Where an explanation is uncertain or needs context, we say so rather than present an inference as fact.

Independence and partnerships

Editorial choices remain separate from commercial relationships. Any paid, sponsored or partner material is clearly labelled where it appears, so readers can tell it apart from editorial work. A partnership does not guarantee favourable coverage or editorial approval.

Corrections and illustrations

If you spot a factual error or unclear passage, contact us with the article and the specific point; we review credible corrections and update text when warranted. Some illustrations may be generated with artificial intelligence. Such images are illustrative, not evidence of a real match or event.