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El Derbi Madrileño is always a massive story in the Spanish capital, and it was not different this past weekend when Atlético Madrid hosted Real Madrid for the first derby in La Liga this season. For Atlético Madrid, the season didn’t get off to the greatest start. After six games,...

Kaine Kesler-Hayden is still only 22 years old and emerging as one of the EFL Championship’s most promising full-back and wing-back talents to watch this season. A product of the Aston Villa Academy, Kesler-Hayden captained their U18 side to FA Youth Cup success in 2021 and has represented England at...

Arsenal hosted Manchester City in matchweek 5 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season, which ended in a 1-1 draw. This game saw a different Man City at the Emirates Stadium. With just 33%, this was the lowest ball possession Pep Guardiola’s Man City have ever recorded in this fixture. The visitors...

Inter Milan faced Sassuolo for the fourth fixture of the new Serie A season, and the game ended with a 2-1 win for I Nerazzurri, though Sassuolo did not make life easy for Inter. Inter Milan were compact and attentive enough to avoid a loss or a draw this time...

Club Bolívar is the sensation of Bolivian football right now, especially on the international stage. The good results achieved in the Copa Sudamericana invite optimism, with four victories in four matches, after entering the competition by finishing third in their Copa Libertadores group. Scoring 10 goals and conceding none against...

Still only 16 years old, August De Wannemacker is quickly emerging as one of Belgium’s most exciting midfield prospects. Along with Nathan de Cat, Noah Fernandez, and Jesse Bisiwu, August De Wannemacker (born December 25, 2008) is a young Belgian talent drawing attention from top clubs through his performances with...

In recent years, Belgium has become a popular destination for Japanese talent, and Rihito Yamamoto (born December 12, 2001) is one of the recent examples to make his mark in the Jupiler Pro League with Sint-Truiden. The defensive midfielder’s rise has been steady and consistent. A product of Tokyo Verdy’s...

Leeds United have started the 2025/2026 Premier League season strongly, picking up four points from their first three games. They have kept clean sheets in two games, yet lacked any significant cutting edge up front. In an attempt to address these issues, they have turned to a trio of offensive...

The opening three gameweeks of the Premier League delivered some fascinating fixtures, one of which took place at St. James’ Park as Newcastle United hosted Liverpool in one of the highlights of the season so far. The reigning champions secured a hard-fought victory in the dying moments. However, the home...

Christopher Nkunku is joining AC Milan from Chelsea for an estimated €42 million fee. I Rossoneri’s main need from the summer transfer window has been the main striker profile, as the team has been relying solely on Santiago Giménez. Although the signing of Nkunku can be considered a striker, it...

Newcastle United have had a tumultuous summer in the summer transfer market. Star striker Alexander Isak has been desperately pushing for a move, and incoming signings have been far from smooth sailing. Despite the impressive acquisitions of Aaron Ramsdale, Malik Thiaw, Jacob Ramsey, and Anthony Elanga, the Magpies have faced...

The Premier League witnessed one of the most entertaining games of the season so far, with Liverpool securing a crucial last-minute win against Newcastle United at St. James Park after a continuous chase that lasted throughout the game and deep into stoppage time. Liverpool secured their second win of the...

The German football season traditionally starts with the first round of the DFB-Pokal, before the Bundesliga kicks off the following week. Last week, we witnessed a couple of very interesting DFB-Pokal matches between the Bundesliga teams. Some showed great form before the league kicked off, while others struggled immensely against...

Fenerbahçe hosted Benfica at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff round, which determines which team will advance to the League Phase. The match ended with a disappointing 0-0 draw from the perspective of Fenerbahçe, the home side. Sarı Kanaryalar were not able to impose their...

Manchester United lost their first game of the 2025/2026 Premier League season at Old Trafford against Arsenal, despite showing some positive signs and confirming to their fans that they are ready to be more decisive and more competitive than last season. Manchester United showed great discipline and willingness to score,...

We began this series intending to dissect Manchester City's in-possession approach for 2025/2026. First, we explored the build-up, analysing the ideas of Pep Guardiola and his new assistant Pep Lijnders, particularly against man-marking high-pressing schemes, which is a common trend these days. Then, we examined their progression phase and the...

Hannover 96 have been in the news in Germany for many different reasons over the last couple of years. Investor Kind attempted to undermine the 50+1 rule in German football, but the fans strongly opposed this move and began boycotting the club. Since their relegation in 2019, the club has...

After a season that fell short of their usual dominance, Manchester City approached the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a refreshed outlook, both on the pitch and in the coaching setup. The club reinforced their squad with several additions, most notably Rayan Cherki from Olympique Lyonnais, Rayan Aït-Nouri from...

Belgium has long been renowned for producing dynamic attacking talent, including the legendary Eden Hazard, Dries Mertens, and Jeremy Doku. Now, Jesse Bisiwu is the latest promising winger to emerge from this rich footballing tradition. A product of Club Brugge’s respected youth academy called Club NXT, Bisiwu has already made an impact at a...

For Cardiff City, the 2025/2026 campaign will begin not with fanfare but with the sobering reality of EFL League One football. The Bluebirds, who finished 24th in the EFL Championship and conceded the second most goals in the league (73), face a summer of soul-searching and renewal. The departures of...