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Omar Haddad

Omar Haddad writes about Premier League football for The False 9 — tactical analysis, data-driven features and the global game.

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Stamford Bridge stadium with blue seats spelling out CHELSEA

UpdatedAlonso Promises Estevão More Minutes at Chelsea

Xabi Alonso has promised Estevão more minutes at Chelsea. He has played 23 Premier League minutes this season, and Barcelona are reportedly watching.

Omar Haddad · 10 Oct 2026

UpdatedCristiano Ronaldo Suspended by Portugal: The Ban, the Apology and What Comes Next

Omar Haddad · 10 Oct 2026

AI-generated illustration of Cristiano Ronaldo in a Portugal shirt facing a storm of headlines about his suspension

Lens 2-1 Lyon: How Cahuzac Ended Lyon’s Unbeaten Start

Omar Haddad · 10 Oct 2026

Football stadium at night under floodlights with a packed crowd during a match

UpdatedFPL GW6 Deadline: Price Changes and Last-Minute Transfers

Omar Haddad · 9 Oct 2026

stadium with lights turned on during night time

UpdatedMbappé, Mourinho and the Dressing Room Dividing Real Madrid

Omar Haddad · 9 Oct 2026

The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium with blue seats and Real Madrid CF lettering at night

Borussia Dortmund

Dortmund 2-2 Bremen: Füllkrug Ends Perfect Start

Omar Haddad · 9 Oct 2026

Aerial view of a packed Signal Iduna Park at night with Borussia Dortmund's famous yellow wall of fans

Napoli vs Frosinone: Why Allegri Must Beat Serie A’s Surprise Package

Omar Haddad · 9 Oct 2026

Crowd of fans in a packed football stadium during a match

Five Big Calls Facing Arbeloa as Winless Fulham Head to Ipswich

Omar Haddad · 9 Oct 2026

High-angle night view of a floodlit football stadium

Coventry vs Newcastle Predicted Lineups: Joelinton in Contention for Monday Night

Omar Haddad · 9 Oct 2026

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HistoryFlick Can Equal Martino’s Eight-Win Record Against Getafe on Saturday

Omar Haddad · 9 Oct 2026

Interior view of Camp Nou, Barcelona's stadium, with a packed grandstand during a match

Everton for Sale: Five Talking Points as Friedkin Group Consider Exit

Omar Haddad · 9 Oct 2026

Abstract illustration of a football stadium at night in dark navy tones

Borussia Dortmund

Füllkrug Returns to Signal Iduna Park: Dortmund vs Bremen Predicted Lineups

Omar Haddad · 9 Oct 2026

Signal Iduna Park floodlit before a night game

€100m Was Not Enough: Arsenal’s Summer Move for Pio Esposito Explained

Omar Haddad · 8 Oct 2026

AI illustration of a striker in dark tactics style with Italian colours

Luca Williams-Barnett: The Spurs Wonderkid Wanted by Man Utd, Chelsea and Bayern

Omar Haddad · 8 Oct 2026

a soccer stadium filled with lots of people

Gabriel Sara to Everton: How the Brazilian Would Fit Moyes’ Midfield

Omar Haddad · 8 Oct 2026

AI-generated illustration of Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara in a Galatasaray kit, linked with a January transfer to Everton

FPL Gameweek 6 Transfers: Price Risers and Fallers Before the Deadline

Omar Haddad · 8 Oct 2026

Fans cheering and celebrating in a packed football stadium during a match

Transfer Gossip Roundup: Olise, De Jong, Woltemade and Sara Lead Friday’s Rumours

Omar Haddad · 8 Oct 2026

a soccer stadium filled with lots of people

Galatasaray vs Barcelona Predicted Lineups: Osimhen’s Race and Yamal’s Record Bid

Omar Haddad · 8 Oct 2026

AI-generated illustration for Galatasaray vs Barcelona Champions League predicted lineups

St. Louis CITY’s 17-Game Unbeaten Run: Inside Yoann Damet’s Record Chase

Omar Haddad · 8 Oct 2026

A green soccer field illuminated by bright stadium lights at night

Manchester City

Man Utd Revisit Rayan Ait-Nouri: The January Left-Back Fix for Carrick’s 4-2-3-1

Omar Haddad · 8 Oct 2026

Abstract illustration of a football pitch with a glowing left-back flank diagram