Simon Doyle

Match Analysis

A warrior’s heart and a defensive masterclass see Atlético Madrid triumph over Juventus

The clash between two of the favourites to reach this year’s Champions League Final, Atlético Madrid and Juventus, was among the most anticipated…

February 22, 2019

Luciano Spalletti

Inter’s uninventive tactics leave individual quality to make the difference

Fresh off the back of a stunning 3-3 draw away to Juventus, Parma Calcio welcomed third-placed Internazionale to the Stadio Ennio Tardini…

July 26, 2022

Match Analysis

Serie A 2018/19: Lazio vs Juventus

Matchday 21 of Italy’s Serie A played out this past weekend as sixth-placed Lazio welcomed league leaders Juventus to the Stadio Olimpico…

January 23, 2020

Chelsea FC

EFL Cup 2018/19: Chelsea vs Tottenham

This Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg could arguably not have come at a worse time for both Chelsea and Spurs. Chelsea had just…

July 26, 2022

Bundesliga

Bundesliga 2018/19: Hoffenheim v Bayern Munich

Round 18 of the Bundesliga kicked off the second half of the league campaign in Germany, following the mid-season winter break. Reigning…

January 19, 2020

Match Analysis

Championship 2018/19: Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United

After a 2-0 defeat at home to Hull City stopped their seven-game win streak from becoming eight, Leeds United were looking for…

January 3, 2019

Match Analysis

Premier League 2018/19: Tottenham Hotspur v Bournemouth

Are Spurs in the title race? Sitting two points behind reigning champions Man City on Christmas Day would certainly suggest so. Spurs…

July 26, 2022

Luciano Spalletti

Serie A 2018/19: Internazionale v Udinese Calcio

An unexpected and disappointing exit from the UEFA Champions League in midweek after failure to beat PSV Eindhoven at home left Inter…

July 26, 2022

Champions League

UEFA Champions League 2018/19: Napoli v Red Star Belgrade

Stadio San Paolo was the venue for a Group C clash seen as a must-win for both teams. A loss for either…

April 18, 2025

Match Analysis

Copa Libertadores 2018: Boca Juniors v River Plate

“It was the game that everyone expected, tough with lots of fight,” said River Plate defender Javier Pinola. The palpable hype surrounding the…

November 15, 2018

Gennaro Gattuso

AC Milan: How are they playing this season under Gattuso?

When Gennaro Gattuso last played for Italian giants AC Milan in 2012, the club boasted players like Zlatan Ibrahimović, Thiago Silva &…

July 26, 2022

Champions League

UEFA Champions League 2018/19: How Napoli’s back three aided victory against Liverpool

Group C in this season’s Champions League features two of the tournament favourites in French Champions Paris Saint-Germain and last year’s beaten…

January 24, 2020

Champions League

UEFA Champions League 2018/19: Tottenham Hotspur vs Barcelona

One of the most anticipated clashes in this season’s UEFA Champions League group stage, five times European champions and Lionel Messi travelled…

July 26, 2022

Player Analysis

Alexis Sanchez at United

8 months into his Manchester United career, the jury is still out on whether Alexis Sanchez is a good fit for Jose…

February 10, 2025

La Liga

La Liga 2018/19: Real Betis v Sevilla

In arguably the most hotly anticipated Andalusian derby in history, Real Betis and Sevilla met at the Estadio Benito Villamarín this past…

January 20, 2020

Jürgen Klopp

Trent Alexander-Arnold Scouting Report At Liverpool 2018/19: A Playmaker In Disguise?

All football fans love a homegrown talent and none more so than the Anfield faithful. Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp embraces his club’s…

September 30, 2024

Everton F.C.

Richarlison at Everton

The football world seemed to baulk as one when the news emerged of the £40 million transfer fee Everton Football Club had…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Sebastian Szymański Scout Report At Legia Warsawa 2018/2019 – Player Analysis

The Polish first division, or Ekstraklasa as it’s officially known, may not be considered one of the elite leagues in Europe. Still,…

March 2, 2025

Player Analysis

Rafik Guitane

Having nurtured many young French talents including Paul Pogba, Riyad Mahrez, Benjamin Mendy and Dimitri Payet, Le Havre are famed in footballing…

February 10, 2025

Tactical Preview

How can Manchester United evolve this season?

As the Red Devils head into a third consecutive season under the management of Jose Mourinho, the pressure to deliver major silverware…

August 10, 2018