Football
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Analysis
Footballing Concepts: The High Line
The high line is football’s most common risk, and also its most misunderstood one. It is often framed as ideological…
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Footballing Concepts : Gamestate
In modern coaching, “gamestate” is the fundamental lens through which every tactical decision is filtered. It’s not just the score…
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Analysis
Tactical Breakdown: The Evolution of the False Nine in 2025
For decades, the “Number Nine” was the easiest role to define in football. They were the focal point, the battering…
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General Football
Beyond 90 Minutes
Modern football no longer ends at 90 minutes. The 2025/26 season confirms what had been building quietly for years, the…
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Are Referees Underappreciated?
The job of football referees has long been described as thankless, but in 2025 it has become something more severe.…
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The Impact Of The New 8-Second Rule On Defenses
The 8-second rule, officially implemented by IFAB for the 2025/26 season, represents a quiet but fundamental shift in how football…
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Footballing Concepts : The Shadow Winger
The Shadow Winger is not a fixed position but a coordinated partnership between two players operating on the same flank.…
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The Increasing Shift to Inswinging Corners
With the increase in inswinging corners, the modern corner kick no longer looks like a controlled crossing situation. The ball…
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Footballing Concepts : Off Ball Actions
In a football match, 90% of the action occurs without the ball. Yet, it is often what players do when…
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What Really is a Project in Football?
A modern transfer often turns on one phrase: “the project.” Declan Rice choosing Arsenal, or Moussa Diaby choosing Aston Villa…
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