The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has reached its dramatic semi-final stage in Morocco, with four of the continent’s elite sides still in contention for the premier African international football crown. The semi-finalists confirmed are Senegal, Egypt, Morocco, and Nigeria, following thrilling quarter-final ties that showcased both individual brilliance...
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set to kick off on 21st December 2025 in Morocco, running until 18 January 2026, and promises a thrilling spectacle of African football. This edition of Africa’s premier international tournament features 24 national sides competing across multiple cities and world-class stadiums throughout...
The days of the classic "big and small" striker duo or the "act 1 and act 2" partnerships were once a staple of football, especially in English leagues. These partnerships combined different strengths, like power, skill, flair, and goal-scoring ability, to great effect. Think of the iconic pairings that defined...
FC Bayern Munich have once again successfully secured a dominant striker to bolster their lineup. In the aftermath of Robert Lewandowski's departure last summer, the absence left by the record-breaking scorer was a significant challenge. The stage is set for Harry Kane, recognised as one of the world's premier strikers,...
It’s been just under a year since Robert Lewandowski left Bavaria for the beautiful beaches of Barcelona. Since then, Bayern Munich have had all the roar of a lion without teeth. The club tried to compensate for the loss of the prolific Polish striker by bringing Sadio Mané in from Liverpool in...
The highly anticipated UEFA Champions League 2021/2022 final saw two of the best teams in the world go up against each other. In the end, Real Madrid gained the edge in a very tight battle, winning their 14th Champions League title. The former AC Milan and Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti...
After Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked, Antonio Conte arrived at Spurs, hoping to rejuvenate the North London side. With Antonio Conte's entry comes his customary back-three system. That said, the Italian coach's specific formation was still unknown. Conte’s Inter used a 3-5-2 formation, while during his previous spell in the Premier League with Chelsea,...
The closing stages of World Cup qualifications to Qatar are upon us, and key deciding games are taking place worldwide. So far, during the final qualifying round, Italy has presented itself as the biggest shock exit. Their loss to North Macedonia midweek ended their World Cup hopes, meaning they will...
Diogo Jota arrived at Anfield last summer from fellow Premier League club Wolves for £45 million. Jota’s career is an interesting one. He started off at Pacos De Ferreira, where he was impressive. Subsequently, he got a move to Atletico Madrid, where he never made an appearance. He had two...
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...
Diogo Jota completed a £45m move from Wolves to Liverpool on the 19th of September 2020. The 23-year-old Portuguese winger became Jurgen Klopp’s 24th signing at Liverpool and was one that went under the radar. It is a move which has Liverpool fans excited. It is the back-up they have...
Set-piece situations can define a team's season and secure vital points, which can be the difference between staying up and relegation, or between continental qualification and mid-table obscurity. As a result, like everything in football, more focus and detail are being put into set-pieces, with different strategies and trends used...
The showpiece event of European football took place at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid on Saturday evening. For the first time since 2008, the Champions League Final was an all-English affair, pitting Tottenham against Liverpool. Having been defeated in last year's final by Real Madrid, Liverpool were one of the...
