Editorial Standards & Practices
At Football Insider, we are committed to delivering accurate, fair, and transparent football news. This page outlines our editorial process and standards.
Sourcing
Every article we publish is based on verified sources. Our editorial team monitors and synthesizes news from over 39 established football media outlets, including:
English-language sources: BBC Sport, Sky Sports, The Guardian, ESPN, Mail Sport, Daily Mirror, Football365, FourFourTwo, Independent.
Italian sources: La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tuttosport, Corriere dello Sport, ANSA Calcio, Calcio Mercato.
Spanish sources: Marca, AS, Mundo Deportivo, Sport.
German sources: Bild, Kicker, Sport1.
French sources: L’Equipe, RMC Sport, Le10sport.
International: UEFA.com, FIFA.com, Reuters Sports, Associated Press.
Editorial Process
- News Discovery: Our system monitors RSS feeds from trusted football sources.
- Source Verification: Each story is cross-referenced against multiple sources to confirm accuracy.
- Entity Verification: Player names, club affiliations, and transfer details are verified through Wikipedia and official statements.
- Editorial Review: Articles are reviewed for accuracy, tone, and factual integrity before publication.
- Quality Standards: Articles below our quality threshold are flagged for human review or rewritten.
- Publication: Approved articles are published with full source attribution.
Corrections Policy
If you spot an error in any article, please contact us at [email protected]. We commit to:
- Acknowledging corrections within 24 hours
- Updating inaccurate information promptly
- Adding a “Last updated” timestamp to corrected articles
- Maintaining transparency about what was changed
Translation
Many football news sources publish in languages other than English (Italian, Spanish, German, French). All content on Football Insider is published in English. Our editorial process includes professional-grade translation while preserving full source attribution.
Editorial Independence
Football Insider is editorially independent. Our news selection and analysis are not influenced by:
- Advertisers or sponsors
- Football clubs, leagues, or players
- Political or commercial interests
Author Attribution
Every article displays the editorial team member who reviewed and published it. Our editorial team includes specialists covering different leagues and competitions.
Use of Technology
We use modern technology to scale our news coverage, including AI-assisted research and translation tools. However, every article published on Football Insider goes through editorial review by our team to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to our standards.
Contact
For editorial inquiries, corrections, or feedback:
Email: [email protected]
Last updated: April 2026