Editorial policy

Lively Football Guide aims to make football easier to follow without making the game sound simpler than it is. We explain our terms, give relevant context and distinguish established information from interpretation.

Accuracy and context

We check factual explanations against reliable material available to us and take care with rules, roles and competition formats. Where a detail depends on a particular competition or version of the game, we say so rather than present it as universal. We do not claim first-hand reporting or testing that has not taken place.

Independence and partners

Editorial decisions are made to serve readers, not partners. Any paid, sponsored or otherwise partner-supported material is clearly labelled so readers can distinguish it from independent editorial coverage. Partner links and placements are identified plainly and do not determine our conclusions.

Corrections and illustrations

If you spot a factual error or unclear explanation, contact us with the page and the detail in question. We review correction requests and update material when a change is warranted. Some illustrations may be AI-generated; where used, they are treated as explanatory visuals, not documentary evidence.