Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Although PSG had players and some fans missing, including their star forward Ousmane Dembélé who was crowned the Ballon d’Or winner on the same night, Le Classique ended up being a stunning affair. Roberto de Zerbi’s enthusiasm paid off as Olympique de Marseille beat PSG 1-0. After the game, De Zerbi spoke of his...

As coaches prepare for the upcoming season, implementing a cohesive pressing system is crucial for teams seeking to control games when they do not have the ball and when trying to force the opposition to play into areas they feel they can exploit.  Working on a variety of pressing options...

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the United States delivered far more than entertainment; it provided a competitive stage where established stars and emerging talents showcased their quality against the world's best. While the headlines were dominated by Chelsea’s tactical discipline and PSG’s attacking flair, the real story of...

Noa Lang is a Dutch international player who has recently joined Napoli from PSV Eindhoven to potentially become the successor of the Georgian, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. This move can be considered very valuable for the Serie A title holders to reinforce their squad with a key attacking player. Antonio Conte had...

The inaugural 32-team edition of the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States reaches its final chapter, as Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain prepare to face off in a much-anticipated showdown between two of Europe’s most tactically evolved sides. The Blues arrive in the final after a composed 2–0 victory...

The newly crowned European champions and the reigning South American champions faced off in a duel that in the past would have determined the world champion in the Intercontinental Cup. Luis Enrique’s Paris Saint-Germain arrived with a great streak of results and performances, and a brilliant start in the 2025...

Paris Saint-Germain have ended their wait for continental success—and in some style, too. Les Parisiens demolished Inter Milan 5-0 in the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League Final, earning the record for the largest-ever margin of victory in the final of Europe’s elite footballing competition. For Luis Enrique, it’s an exceptional feather...

The UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa was a fascinating encounter of contrasting tactical philosophies between 2 Spanish managers, Luis Enrique vs Unai Emery. Luis Enrique's PSG utilised a fluid and adaptable 4-3-3 setup, which was a testament to their quality. In contrast, Unai...

One of the biggest emerging stories of the January transfer window is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's status as a Napoli player. It’s been reported that Kvaradona and his club have reached a stalemate in contract extension talks. The Georgia international’s current deal expires in the summer of 2027. This news has put...

After finishing a staggering 39 points behind the title-winning Inter Milan, SSC Napoli officially entered the record books with one of the worst title defences in Serie A history. Their long wait for the Scudetto was followed by a staggering decline within the space of only 12 months, having failed to...

What began as a disappointing Euro 2024 Qualifying campaign for the Georgian national team culminated in the crowning achievement of their recent resurgence in international football- a ticket to their first-ever major tournament in Germany. After a nerve-wracking penalty shootout victory against former European champions Greece, it was evident that...

At the beginning of the 2022/23 season, Serie A welcomed a new team—a first-ever participation for AC Monza in the first division. They earned an 11th-place finish that season under Raffaele Palladino, which was quite impressive in their first campaign. At the time of writing, they sit 12th under the...

SSC Napoli are dominating Serie A. Italy’s football fans are enthusiastic not only about Napoli's success but above all about the kind of football they play. The country's sports press speaks of "La Grande Bellezza". Has the race for the Scudetto already been decided, even though the first half of...

The situation in Group A of the UEFA Champions League was almost completely settled before the last round of the group phase, but Liverpool and Napoli had not much to play for in the Tuesday night fixture. Although the home team needed a three-goal win if they wanted to enter...

After failing to finish where they wanted last season, Napoli’s 2022/23 campaign started impressively with them sitting atop the league at the time of writing and winning back-to-back UEFA Champions League games against Liverpool and Rangers. Their successful start is a result of their settled tactics and improved connection, but...