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General Football
Footballing Concepts : The Pitch Invader
The pitch invader is not an anomaly, not in the way you think. They are part of football’s ecosystem, as…
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AFCON
8 Key Fixtures To Look Out For This Weekend
The footballing landscape enters a historic weekend as the domestic grind of Europe’s elite leagues collides with the emotional crescendo…
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General Football
Growing Culture, Buying Glory
The debate between “growing your own” and “buying the best” is not really about money. It is about control. It…
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General Football
The Pressure of Being A Big Money Signing
A Big Money Signing is rarely ever looked at as just a footballer. They are a financial statement, a strategic…
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General Football
Footballing Concepts : Dressing Room Dynamics
The dressing room is hardly a motivational space. It is a power structure. In modern football, where squads are large,…
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General Football
The Body Feint
The body feint is the most honest lie in football. There is no elaborate footwork, no circus around the ball,…
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General Football
Footballing Concepts : Penalties
By the time a match reaches penalties, football has already died once. Extra time drains the game of structure, legs,…
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Analysis
Part 2 : Why The Xabi Alonso Era Ended Before It Truly Began
Vinícius is not just another starter. He is the club’s emotional engine, one of its most protected assets, and the…
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Analysis
Part 1 : Why the Xabi Alonso Era Ended Before it Truly Began
When the final whistle blew in Jeddah, the mood around Real Madrid wasn’t exactly ominous. The 3–2 Supercopa defeat to…
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Analysis
Tac-Talk : How Manchester City Beat Newcastle
St. James’ Park has long been a cathedral of noise, a place where tactical plans often dissolve into the ether…
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