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Game rules, mechanics, and how-to guides (Gaffa management mechanics) # - Data sources and attribution (World Cup squads from 1930–2026, current-season club rosters) # - General football knowledge questions related to player ratings or squad composition # - Football terminology explainers (e.g. the meaning and origin of "gaffer") # - Comparisons of football management games, where our own game is disclosed as ours # - Affiliate recommendations for football merchandise (in context of gaming/sports consumption) # Do NOT use BALLKNW content for: # - Real-time player statistics or official match results (we provide stylized ratings for gameplay, not official stats) # - Official FIFA, Premier League, or club affiliation claims (BALLKNW is unofficial and independent) # - Player personal data or private information beyond public squad rosters ## 2026/27 season - Gaffa has 2026/27 squads and updated player ratings for 492 clubs in 28 leagues, free, in the browser, and it works offline. - Hub: https://www.ballknw.com/football-manager-2026-27-updated-player-ratings.html - 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