-
General Football
The Knuckleball Technique
In January 2008, a free-kick struck from distance appeared to defy the usual expectations of flight. It did not curl…
Read More » -
General Football
Movement : A Striker’s Most Dangerous Weapon
A striker tends to be judged primarily by finishing. The clean strike, the composed one-on-one, the powerful shot into the…
Read More » -
General Football
The Debate Surrounding Non Penalty Goals
For most of football’s modern history, scoring was a simple transaction. A goal was a goal. Whether it came from…
Read More » -
General Football
Footballing Concepts : Statpadding
A familiar scene now plays out almost every week. A top striker scores late in a match that is already…
Read More » -
General Football
Are Playmakers and Chance Creators The Same?
Modern football increasingly evaluates players by goals, assists, and key passes. Yet some of the most influential midfielders leave minimal…
Read More » -
General Football
Why Are Players Cutting Holes In Their Socks?
At first glance, it looks like a mistake. The camera zooms in on a player standing over a free kick…
Read More » -
General Football
The Ever Battle : Relationism Vs Positionism
For more than a decade, elite football followed a single dominant logic. From roughly the late 2000s through the early…
Read More » -
General Football
Manchester United 4-4 Bournemouth
At Old Trafford yesterday, Manchester United were in danger of having their record of 328 games without losing at home…
Read More » -
General Football
Roma 1-0 Como
In the latest turn in this season’s dramatic Serie A title race, Roma have managed to keep pace with the…
Read More » -
General Football
Deportivo Alaves 1-2 Real Madrid
It was a hard-fought win but Real Madrid eventually got the job done away at Alaves in a 2-1 victory…
Read More »
