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UEFA Champions League
UCL Playoffs Review : Night 1
The Tuesday night slate of the UCL playoffs second legs delivered a mixture of expected dominance and one of the…
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Analysis
The Evolution of Goalkeeper Gloves
When I look back at early goalkeeping, I see a position built on resilience rather than refinement. For years, keepers…
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Analysis
Tac-Talk : How Bodø/Glimt Beat Inter
Bodø/Glimt’s 2–1 victory over Inter Milan at the San Siro was a tactical anomaly that defied the traditional laws of…
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Analysis
The Best Goalscorers Miss The Most Chances
When I look at the scoring charts every season, I notice something fans pretend not to see. The best goalscorers…
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Analysis
Messi, Maradona and The Enganche
An enganche is the classic South American #10, the “hook” of the team, the player who connects midfield to attack…
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Analysis
Footballing Concepts: Creativity
When I talk about creativity in football, I am not just talking about assists. I am not even just talking…
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English Premier League
Manchester United Shake Off Chelsea Twin Cycle
Since late January, following the appointments of Liam Rosenior at Chelsea and Michael Carrick at Manchester United, both clubs have…
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Analysis
Tac-Talk : How Barcelona Beat Levante
Barcelona’s 3–0 victory over Levante at the Camp Nou was a masterclass in territorial suffocation and structural patience, a performance…
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Analysis
Tac-Talk : How Arsenal Beat Tottenham
Arsenal’s 4–1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was a staggering exhibition of territorial governance and clinical…
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Fantasy
Scout’s Top 8 : UCL Playoffs
The Champions League playoff round moves into its decisive second legs with the margin for error effectively erased. As teams…
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