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Global FootballNewsv0.5
Game update

v0.5

Global Football · published 16 Feb 2026, 13:48 UTC

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🛠️ General Improvements and Fixes
• Improved synchronization between offline and online modes.
• Ball physics now consistent across different framerates.
• Fixed bugs in ball possession detection.
• Area blocking systems now working correctly during restarts.

🎮 Gameplay

Ball Physics (Major Improvements)
• More fluid and responsive ball movement.
• More natural trajectory for aerial shots.
• Dynamic bouncing system during possession.
• Ball maintains height when receiving high passes.
• Adjustments to air resistance and grass friction.

Ball Control (New Features)
• No-possession shot: you can now shoot the ball without full control (proximity is enough).
• Heading system: high balls can be headed at player head height.
• Improved ball reception: pickup with no speed limit.
• Control distance adjusted for smoother gameplay.

Shots and Passes
• Shot angle optimized for more controlled lobs.
• Shots now respect ball height during bouncing.
• More precise ground passes.
• Slide tackle can now intercept moving balls.

Goalkeeper (Improvements and Fixes)
• Goalkeeper now holds the ball correctly.
• Goal kicks working properly.
• Area blocked for opponents during goal kicks.
• Goalkeeper can perform long punts.

Set Pieces
• Throw-in: correct positioning with ball at hand height.
• Corner kick: blocking area enforcing regulation distance.
• Offside: functional system with corrected marking and restart.
• Corner statistics now visible on the scoreboard.

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