Category: Lionel Messi

Analysis

Marcelo Bielsa Tactics At Uruguay 2025: Five Types Of Off-The-Ball Movement – Tactical Theory

In this tactical analysis, we will explore the five types of off-the-ball movement that Marcelo Bielsa identifies and teaches as the foundation…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

What Is La Pausa In Football & Why This Spanish Passing Style Is So Effective

La Pausa Meaning ‘La Pausa’ is a term commonly used in football. La Pausa literally means ‘The Pause’ and describes a player’s…

December 6, 2025

Analysis

The Benefits Of Negative Passing – Tactical Theory

The ultimate goal in football is quite simple – to win the game by scoring goals. However you turn it, you always…

December 3, 2025

Aaron Herrera

MLS Team Of The Season 2024: A Data-Driven Selection

The 2024 Major League Soccer season concluded last weekend. Record MLS Cup champions Los Angeles Galaxy ended their longest title drought since…

November 2, 2025

Alexis Mac Allister

Lionel Messi Scout Report At Inter Miami 2022/2023: How Messi Fits Into Inter Miami Tactics – Player Analysis

Lionel Messi’s move away from PSG has been the talk of the town in recent weeks. Barcelona struggled to bring the Argentine…

October 15, 2025

2-3-5 Formation

Resurrecting Football’s 2-3-5 Pyramid – Tactical Theory

If you have read Jonathan Wilson’s extraordinary book Inverting the Pyramid: The History of Soccer Tactics, you are well aware of football’s historic…

September 25, 2025

4-3-3 Formation

Argentina Vs Colombia Copa América 2024 Final – Tactical Analysis

The curtain fell on Copa América 2024, as Argentina won the title for the second time consecutively and the 16th in history,…

September 5, 2025

Al Ahly SC

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Stats Review: The Superstars & Breakout Talents That Dominated The Global Stage – Data Analysis

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the United States delivered far more than entertainment; it provided a competitive stage where established…

July 19, 2025

Analysis

Marcelo Bielsa Tactics Vs Pep Guardiola Tactics – Revisiting Athletic Club Vs Barcelona 2011/2012

Now two of the most exciting managers in England, Marcelo Bielsa and Pep Guardiola have admired and influenced each other for a…

July 9, 2025

Analysis

Thiago Almada Scout Report At Argentina 2025: From Messi To Almada At No. 10? – Player Analysis

Thiago Almada floats across the pitch like any playmaker raised in the Rioplatense school. He manages tight spaces, has lightning‑quick changes of…

June 17, 2025

3-5-1-1 Formation

How To Play Through 4-4-2 Mid-Block Like FC Barcelona – Tactical Theory

The 4-4-2 appears to be the most common defensive shape for teams that form a mid-block, as it offers a more balanced…

April 18, 2025

FC Barcelona

Francisco Trincão Scouting Report At SC Braga – A Good Fit At Barcelona?

Even though we won’t see him in Barcelona colours until at least the summer, Francisco Trincao is already an official Blaugrana player.…

March 26, 2025

Analysis

Nicolás González Scout Report At Argentina 2020/2021: The Movements That Can Make Him The Perfect Partner For Messi

When Argentina faced Chile in their Copa América debut last Monday, there was a big surprise on their starting eleven. The 23-year-old…

January 27, 2025

Analysis

Stopping Messi & Co: These Tactical Flaws Could Shatter Inter Miami’s MLS Cup Dreams

As MLS heads into Decision Day, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are on the brink of history. Tata Martino’s team has claimed…

October 7, 2024

Gerardo Tata Martino

Robert Taylor Scouting Report At Inter Miami: How Messi Unlocked Taylor’s True Potential

Who Is Robert Taylor? Inter Miami have never really been a giant of the MLS. In fact, prior to Lionel Messi’s arrival…

October 7, 2024

Antoine Griezmann

Lautaro Martínez Scouting Report At Barcelona 2019/20 – Player Analysis

Every year Barcelona are linked with a plethora of superstars, those already well established and also those in making, and in recent…

August 22, 2024

Ángel Di María

Copa América 2024 Tactical Preview: Argentina

The quadrennial Copa América tournament has always been an exciting event in the football calendar, with it constantly attracting swathes of football…

August 22, 2024

Aitana Bonmatí

A traditional target man explained, clever screens and floated crosses at corners+ remember Giroud and Messi’s roles in their World Cup wins

Good morning analysis fans and welcome to the #TacticsTuesday newsletter – full of analysis, scouting and tactics. Fill up on your football knowledge – follow…

August 3, 2024

Analysis

Copa America 2024 Final: The tactical keys to Argentina vs Colombia – tactical preview

Argentina have been one of the favourites for Copa América 2024 glory from the outset of this year’s tournament, so it comes…

August 3, 2024