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Marco Silva began his senior coaching career at Estoril (2011/2014), managing 116 matches with 1.66 PPM, building his reputation in Portugal. He stepped up to Sporting CP (2014/2015), coaching 53 matches at 2.08 PPM, showing immediate impact at a bigger club. He moved to Olympiacos (2015;2016), where he delivered his...

Lazio hosted Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, and the game ended with a convincing 0-2 away win for the Partenopei, keeping them on track to challenge for the Serie A title. With this win, Napoli keep chasing both AC Milan and Inter Milan, who are above them, Milan with...

Atalanta faced Inter Milan recently at the New Balance Arena for the 17th fixture of Serie A, and the game ended with an extremely important win for the Nerazzurri. Although Atalanta put on a convincing overall performance and came very close to scoring the equalising and winning goals, they failed...

Arsenal secured the top spot in the Premier League after defeating Brighton & Hove Albion in Gameweek 18 of the 2025/2026 season. The Gunners hosted Brighton at the Emirates Stadium, aiming to get back quickly to the top of the table, especially after the win of their direct competitor, when...

Manchester United faced AFC Bournemouth in Gameweek 16 of the 2025/2026 Premier League campaign, and it was one of the most entertaining games of the season, ending in a 4-4 draw. It was, however, not so entertaining for both teams’ players and managers, especially for Manchester United, who were winning...

Celtic hosted AS Roma for the UEFA Europa League sixth fixture at Celtic Park, and the match ended with a convincing 0-3 away win for Roma. Celtic’s change of manager and playing system made things a bit complicated for the team, mainly because they faced a very organised team with experience...

Lens top Ligue 1 as we close in on the halfway point, ahead of PSG by one point at the top of the table.  The historic French club has had a meteoric rise over the past five years, considering they were in Ligue 2 as recently as 2020.  Franck Haise...

There are a lot of derbies in the Bundesliga, but there are two that stand out among the rest. The first one is the Revierderby between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04, but with Schalke in the second division for now, the derby won’t take place this season. The Nordderby between...

Napoli hosted Juventus for the 14th fixture of Serie A at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona; the game ended with an entertaining Napoli win that keeps them in the title race. Napoli have looked great since the international break despite numerous injuries limiting the team's options, especially in midfield. Those injuries...

The 13th fixture of Serie A ended with a decisive narrow 0-1 win for Napoli against Roma in the Derby del Sole. It was one of the most important editions of Derby del Sole, as the match came at a time when both teams were at the top of the...

Since joining Celta Vigo, Óscar Mingueza has arguably played his most well-rounded football in the opening stint of the 2025/2026 La Liga campaign. So much so that several clubs around Europe, including Newcastle United, West Ham United, Aston Villa, Olympique de Marseille and RB Leipzig, are said to be keeping...

Raffaele Palladino was recently appointed as the new head coach of Atalanta, following the sacking of Ivan Jurić, with La Dea occupying the 13th spot in Serie A, having won only two games, drawn seven, and lost two out of 11 games. Despite achieving results in the UEFA Champions League, it appears that Atalanta’s management was not satisfied...

Manchester United’s results have steadied under Rúben Amorim with three wins and two draws from the last five matches, but the underlying structure still shows a clear imbalance. The biggest one remains the left wing-back position. When Amorim arrived, I expected the 3-4-3 to bring balance: wing-backs to push high,...

Olympique de Marseille hosted Atalanta BC in Gameweek 4 of the UEFA Champions League at the Stade Vélodrome, and the game resulted in a crucial win for the Italian side. Thanks to their single goal of the match, Atalanta secured their second win in this phase, following victories over Club Brugge,...

There are few clubs in Germany comparable to FC Schalke 04. As one of the oldest and most traditional clubs in Germany, with a very emotional and impatient fanbase, Schalke has been a key part of the Bundesliga for most of its history. However, die Königsblauen also has a reputation as a...

Every Manchester United game under Rúben Amorim has felt like a potential crisis. A loss sparks talk of sackings, or a win brings only brief relief until the next fixture. While this past weekend's win over Liverpool represents the highest of highs, the Red Devils' season so far has been...

Argentinos Juniors are one of the biggest sensations in Argentine football in 2025. El Bicho, a cradle of talents like Fernando Redondo, Juan Román Riquelme, or the legendary Diego Armando Maradona, have established themselves as a contender for the Torneo Clausura. Positioned third in the Annual Table, the last direct...

Milan van Ewijk’s path has been anything but straightforward. Born in Amsterdam on the eighth of September, 2000, and of Surinamese descent, he didn’t come through one of the big Eredivisie academies. After spending time in Feyenoord’s youth setup, he had to start over at Excelsior Maassluis, playing senior football...

For the longest time in Bundesliga history, there was only one club that played every single possible matchday in the German top flight, Hamburger Sportverein (HSV). The club has managed to win numerous titles throughout its history, particularly in the 1980s. Overall, HSV can look back at six Bundesliga titles,...

For the longest time, the footballing power in Hamburg was rather easily settled. Hamburger SV was the city's biggest club, while FC St. Pauli was the little brother that no one really believed in. Despite having a fascinating history and a fair bit of success in the 2. Bundesliga, St....