Nuno Mendes

Barcelona lost their UEFA Champions League clash with PSG at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium after a challenging match that witnessed an excellent level of football from both sides, but with more realism, concretisation, and consistency from PSG, who were more determined to win throughout the 90 minutes. Barcelona failed...

The 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League Final is a clash of contrasting philosophies. On one side, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), under Luis Enrique, have developed into an exciting, fluid attacking team, blending youthful dynamism with devastation. On the other hand, Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan epitomises defensive resilience, constantly changing shapes, and ruthlessness...

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...

Welcome back to the third instalment of my series of articles, which takes a data-driven approach to player ID and recruitment in football. In the first two, I have looked at centre-backs, taking a close look at the roles of 'Dominant Defender' and 'Ball-Playing Defender'. This time around, it is...

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...

Paris Saint-Germain had one of the most intriguing transfer windows last summer - one that occurs quite frequently in FIFA career modes and other simulation games. Out of all the incomings that happened, the one with the least amount of hype is one of the ones that has been the...

Some of the most exciting players to watch in world football at the moment are young players under the age of 23. Attacking players like Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland get the most recognition since they have transformed into the key men for their teams, scoring loads of goals in...