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Aston Villa Falter Again
The Friday night lights at Molineux usually promise intensity, but for Aston Villa, they revealed a growing vulnerability. The 2-0…
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Football Beyond The Scoreline
I understand why we default to the scoreline. It is clean. It is decisive. It tells us who won. But…
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Europa League Playoffs Review
The second-leg fixtures of the Europa League playoffs yesterday provided a night of intense drama as the final eight spots…
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UCL Playoffs Review : Night 2
The UCL playoffs reached a fever pitch yesterday, as the remaining four slots in the Round of 16 were decided…
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Tac-Talk : How Atalanta Beat Dortmund
Atalanta’s 4–1 victory over Borussia Dortmund at the New Balance Arena was a performance of such tactical ferocity and clinical…
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Fede Valverde : Modern Day Carrilero
The carrilero is one of the most misunderstood roles in modern football. I often see it lazily translated as a…
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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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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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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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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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