Very few footballing nations can claim a defensive lineage as rich as Italy. From Paolo Maldini's elegance to Fabio Cannavaro's grit to Franco Baresi's authority, Italian defending has long been an art form. Now, a new name is beginning to echo through the corridors of calcio tradition. That name is Parma's 18-year-old sensation: Giovanni Leoni....
The curtain fell on Copa América 2024, as Argentina won the title for the second time consecutively and the 16th in history, establishing a record as the nation with the most titles. This achievement surpasses Uruguay, who held 15 titles, making Argentina the largest country to achieve such a distinction....
The halfway point of the season is a good point to reflect on player performances so far, with an eye to possible transfers in the summer. Last season, I wrote a series of articles for TFA Magazine examining defenders, midfielders, and forwards that clubs may target as they look to...
