Analysis
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The 3rd Man Run
Football is full of moments that seem to defy explanation, where a player appears out of nowhere to finish a…
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10 Players To Look Out For At AFCON 2025
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) in Morocco is poised to be a historic spectacle, marking the first…
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Zone 14 : Phil Foden’s Mastery
Phil Foden’s development at Manchester City has followed a clear pattern. Early on, he was used to stretch the pitch,…
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The Debate Around End Product
In modern football discussion, attacking performance is often reduced to a single line at full time: goals and assists. A…
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The Knuckleball Technique
In January 2008, a free-kick struck from distance appeared to defy the usual expectations of flight. It did not curl…
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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…
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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…
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Footballing Concepts : Statpadding
A familiar scene now plays out almost every week. A top striker scores late in a match that is already…
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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…
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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…
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