There's a new sense of excitement and anticipation for Portugal as they enter the Euros. After Roberto Martínez's squad enjoyed the best qualification stage in Portugal's history, winning all 10 matches, there's a growing sense that this Golden Generation is primed for a special run. What's most impressive about the...
Who Is Hansi Flick? The Barcelona season resembled a soap opera in 2023/24, with on-the-pitch struggles compounded by hierarchical uncertainty, which left them unable to defend their La Liga title. After a positive end to the season, a soured relationship between head coach Xavi Hernández and club president Joan Laporta...
After a disappointing start to the season for Manchester City, Pep Guardiola came to the conclusion that there were certain changes that he needed to make in City’s tactics to improve their form. The players also took responsibility for their roles, and the result was the incredible winning run that...
Breaking down a low block is something that top sides around the globe can face on a weekly basis. The reason opponents engage in defending in this way is to reduce the opportunity of being caught out and ensure they remain organised, stay compact, and consequently reduce space for the...
One of Bayern Munich fans' greatest fears was that they wouldn't be able to find someone to replace their legend Philipp Lahm at right-back. Besides, Jogi Löw may have thought he would have the same problem in the German national team. However, Bayern and the national team now don't have to...
