Analysis
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Five Things We Learned : Gameweek 16
As the festive fixtures pile up, the narratives across Europe’s top leagues are shifting dramatically. This weekend saw title races…
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Are There Truly “System Players” in Football
A familiar cycle plays out in modern football discourse. When players excel at club level, often in a dominant, well-coached…
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Footballing Concepts : The Facilitator
Roberto Firmino is often remembered for what he did not do. He was Liverpool’s striker, yet he rarely topped scoring…
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What Happens To Relegated Teams
The cameras leave quickly after a club is relegated. The pitch is empty, the final whistle long gone. Inside the…
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Why Throw-ins Became So Significant
Throw-ins rarely feel important. The referee signals, the ball is handed over, players jog into loose positions, and the broadcast…
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The 9.5 : Everyone’s Least Favourite Type Of Forward
When it comes to the 9.5, there is a familiar moment when team news drops and confusion sets in. Is…
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Defending Set Pieces : Man-marking Vs Zonal Marking
Fans often scream after conceding from set pieces, “Who was marking him?!” While man-marking feels like it assigns responsibility, the…
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Why AFCON 2025 Could Be A Tactical Revolution
AFCON 2025 arrives in an unusual setting. While recent editions such as 2021 and 2023 also clashed with the European…
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Footballing Concepts : Rest Defense
A familiar scene plays out in modern football. One team enjoys long spells of possession, pushes their full-backs high, crowds…
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UCL Matchday 6 Review : Night 2
Wednesday night’s UCL action for Matchday 6 delivered a thrilling mix of European heavyweights flexing their muscles and underdogs upsetting…
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