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The real reason for the centre circle in football and what it's actually used for may surprise fans

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Published 20:00 25 Jun 2025 GMT+1

The real reason for the centre circle in football and what it's actually used for may surprise fans

The centre circle has been an iconic part of every football match for centuries, but what is it actually used for?

Ben McCrum

Ben McCrum

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Football

Ben McCrum
Ben McCrum

Ben is a sports journalist who specialises in football, Formula One and MMA. He has written for publications such as Manchester Evening News, WiganToday, Manchester World and beIN Sports. Throughout his career, he has interviewed top athletes including Gareth Southgate, Luke Littler, Tom Aspinall and Jenson Button.

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