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Germany’s Manuel Neuer has been widely credited as one of the finest goal-keepers of his generation, and quite rightly too. The Bayern Munich shot-stopper...

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Jose Mourinho explains how he beat Pep’s Barcelona 3-1 with Inter [Video]

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Forgotten Superstars – Alvaro Recoba

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If you grew up watching Football Italia on Channel Four, you probably have fond memories of many players plying their trade in Italy. Whether...

Football Tactics For Beginners

Football Tactics For Beginners:Catenaccio

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Some people are etched in our collective minds, as are some legends and indeed, perceptions about such words and legends. When it comes to football,...

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Liverpool

How will Thiago fit in at Liverpool- A look at Liverpool’s 4-3-3 formation for next year

Ritesh Gogineni - August 25, 2020 1

Liverpool are expected to make a move for Bayern Munich's midfielder Thiago according to the English outlet, Mirror. Thiago was instrumental in Bayern's Champions...

Bayern Munich

Lyon 0: 3 Bayern- Tactical Analysis

Abhinav Vajpeyi - August 21, 2020 0

In this analysis, we will be observing the tactics of Rudi Garcia and Hans-Dieter Flick in their recent champions league semi-final clash. Bayern eventually...

PSG

Tactical Analysis: RB Leipzig 0-3 PSG

Josh Jaswal - August 21, 2020 0

COVID-19 has brought a chain of strange events to football. Champions League has turned into 1-leg knockouts, all to be played in Southern Portugal,...

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Who is likely to be in the Premier League next year?

The False 9 - December 16, 2020 0

As we approach the Christmas period, which traditionally marks the halfway season in the Premier League, many fans will be starting to do one...

News

How Manchester City became one of the best clubs in England

Ritesh Gogineni - December 16, 2020 0

Manchester City remained a mediocre club for a long time in England. They couldn’t dream of winning the Premier League title and finishing in...

News

The Worst Managers in Premier League History

The False 9 - December 8, 2020 0

The Premier League has been the home for some of the best managers the world of football has ever seen. Sir Alex Ferguson, Pep...

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How will Coutinho fit in at Arsenal: Arteta’s new look 4-2-3-1 formation

Ritesh Gogineni - August 4, 2020 1

English outlet, Express are reporting that Arsenal are considering a loan deal for Barcelona's record signing, Philippe Coutinho. The report indicates that Coutinho might have...

Barcelona

How will Pjanic fit in at Barcelona? A look at Barcelona’s 4-3-3 formation for next season

Ritesh Gogineni - June 29, 2020 0

As the deal between Barcelona and Juventus regarding the transfers of Arthur Melo and Miralem Pjanic has almost been finalised, let's take a look...

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Chelsea

Mason Mount: Chelsea’s Golden Boy

Billy Burrows - June 2, 2019 0

When Frank Lampard was appointed, Derby County fans everywhere collectively held their breath in the hope of whom his widely spoken about “contacts” might...

Rough Diamonds

Steve Walsh- The man behind Leicester City’s title win

Raghunandhanan Narasimhan - December 22, 2016 0

Football has undergone tremendous change over the years. There is so much emphasis on tactics and managerial changes these days. Nobody has patience anymore,...

Chelsea

Rough Diamonds #31- Kasey Palmer(Chelsea)

Nick Witts - May 31, 2016 0

As Chelsea’s 2015/2016 petered off into a 10th place finish, there was a clear opportunity for Guus Hiddink to include some of the clubs...

Manchester United

Rough Diamonds #30- João Mário (Sporting)

Nick Witts - May 19, 2016 0

A graduate from the famous Sporting academy, João Mário is the latest talent to roll of off the production line. After breaking into the...

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Manchester United Youth Rankings 2016 #1- Timothy Fosu-Mensah

Ritesh Gogineni - April 4, 2016 1

This is the tenth and last post in this series,where reddit users /u/monsieurryan and/u/rdzzl have rated the ten best players playing for Manchester United’s...

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France Boss Didier Deschamps Seems To Be Confused Over Chelsea Striker Olivier Giroud

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Less than a month after warning Olivier Giroud he could lose his spot on the France national side if he doesn’t play more minutes...

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China – The Relationship Between Society and Football and Why the Two Must Adapt to Progress

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In 2012, the current President of China, Xi Jinping, stated his desire for the country to set its sights on a World Cup trophy,...

International

Promising Teams We Wished Made it to The Euros

Ritesh Gogineni - May 4, 2020 0

The European Championship is considered one of football's most distinguished trophies, with teams battling it out for untold glory.But what of the teams who...

Fifa World Cup 2018

Why it makes sense for England to switch to a back three formation

Aadil Khan - October 16, 2017 0

England labored their way into the World Cup after beating Slovenia in the most depressing match involving a Slovenian since Melania married Donald Trump....

International

Tactical Analysis: France 3-2 England | England Fail In 3-4-2-1 Experiment

Kianoush Forouzesh - June 20, 2017 0

Gareth Southgate sent his team out in a 3-4-2-1 formation which became one of the most used formations during last year in the big...

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Fun Bets to Make During a Football Game

Ritesh Gogineni - September 15, 2020 0

There’s something magical about football. Whether it is the larger-than-life personas of the players, the excitement of the competitions, or the actual thrill of...

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