Editorial policy

Genuine Football Guide aims to make football easier to understand without overstating what an explanation can prove. We write for curious readers, use clear language and take care to distinguish established rules from interpretation.

Accuracy and context

We check explanations against reliable material appropriate to the topic, such as the relevant laws of the game or clearly attributed source material. Rules and competition details can vary; when a point is specific to a setting, we say so rather than treating it as universal. Tactical interpretation is described as interpretation, not a guaranteed explanation of what a team intended.

Independence

Editorial decisions are made for the reader's understanding of football. A commercial relationship does not buy favourable coverage, editorial conclusions or a recommendation. We do not imply that an item or service improves performance unless the statement can be supported and is relevant.

Corrections

If you spot a factual error or unclear explanation, contact us through the Contact page and identify the article and passage. We review correction requests and amend material when warranted, making the change clear where it affects the reader's understanding.

Partner material and illustrations

Paid or partner material is clearly identified as partner content and kept distinct from independent editorial coverage. Illustrations may be AI-generated; where that applies, the image is labelled. Illustrations are there to aid understanding, not to stand in for evidence about a match.