Rodrigo Bentancur

In football, increasingly conditioned by speed, reduced spaces, and coordinated pressing, a technical detail or a tactical reading can determine the direction of a play or even the outcome of an entire match. Rodrigo Bentancur, the Uruguayan midfielder from Tottenham Hotspur, is one of those few players capable of giving...

There was a mixed response to Ange Postecoglou's sacking at Tottenham Hotspur this summer. However, regardless of which side of the fence you sat on, Thomas Frank was a welcome appointment when he became the new Spurs manager this summer. He was well regarded by most Spurs fans for his work...

In this tactical analysis, we will explore the five types of off-the-ball movement that Marcelo Bielsa identifies and teaches as the foundation for generating passing lines, sustaining ball circulation, and breaking defensive structures. For Bielsa tactics, the game is not limited to the ball possessor; the active and conscious participation...

After a mixed season, Tottenham Hotspur fired head coach Ange Postecoglou. A 17th-place finish was far too unsatisfactory for the eventual UEFA Europa League winners. After his admirable stint at Brentford, Thomas Frank takes over as the new Spurs head coach. While it is a surprising turn of events, it is an...

Tottenham Hotspur have lifted the UEFA Europa League trophy following a 1-0 win over Manchester United. In addition to the silverware, this win grants Tottenham participation in next season’s UEFA Champions League despite finishing in the 17th spot in the Premier League—a remarkable achievement for the team this season. In...

Tottenham Hotspur will host Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League Final on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain. The Europa Final will be a perfect occasion for both teams to salvage their disastrous Premier League seasons and miraculously reserve a precious spot in...

Uruguay are the joint-most successful team in Copa América history, joint at the top of the all-time winners rankings with Argentina on 15 titles apiece. However, they’ve failed to make it past the quarter-finals in any of the last four iterations of this tournament, dropping out at that stage in...