Nigerian striker Gift Orban has joined Hellas Verona on loan with an option to buy coming from the German side TSG Hoffenheim. Orban started his career in Nigeria before moving to Stabæk Fotball. During a successful spell, he helped the Norwegian side earn promotion to the Eliteserien and won individual trophies, including...
After a turbulent campaign in 2024/2025, Juventus turned to Igor Tudor style of play in the closing stretch of the season, hoping for a course correction after Thiago Motta tactics had run out of steam. The results were immediate: under Tudor tactics, Juventus rediscovered their edge, losing just once in...
If we look at the latest transfer rumours, it seems that everyone is talking about the same strikers: Viktor Gyökeres, Benjamin Sesko, Hugo Ekitike, Alexander Isak, and Nick Woltemade. It all makes sense, given that those names are usually linked with the big clubs. But it's also interesting to see...
Italy is the home of defending. As José Mourinho once said, if you want to study the art of defending, look no further than the partnership of Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci. The country’s footballing heritage is synonymous with the love of defending. In the modern age, where the responsibilities...
The role of the full-back/wing-back is now one that can’t be overlooked or undervalued, with more and more responsibilities constantly being placed upon those players. Creative wing-backs were critically important in the title wins in three of Europe’s most prestigious leagues last season, for instance, Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga win, Inter’s...
For a number of years now, Alessandro Bastoni has been an established part of Inter Milan’s defensive unit and looks to remain a key player for the club for years to come. Bastoni has garnered attention in recent months for his consistently high-quality performances for Inter and is regarded by...
The role of the full-back/wing-back is now one that can’t be overlooked or undervalued, with more and more responsibilities constantly being placed upon those players. Creative wing-backs were critically important in the title wins in three of Europe’s most prestigious leagues last season, for instance, Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga win, Inter’s...
While the season for Djurgarden in Sweden had already started, with plenty of league and UEFA Europa Conference League games played, Isak Hien's signing for Hellas Verona was made official. A giant step was taken in his career by the 23-year-old player who instantly adapted to the competition in a...
The TFA Scouted debut episode is here! In this podcast series, we will be talking about a new manager or player each week who has massive potential in the future and speaking about their strengths, weaknesses and styles of play. In our first edition, host Adam Scully co-host Bryant Marques...
After the weekend that brought some interesting results in Serie A, Monday night football in Italy was opened with the duel between Verona and Roma. Sharing the last-place spot and gasping for air, the home team desperately needed a win against José Mourinho’s side and opened the game with a...
Olympique Marseille club president Pablo Longoria has chosen Igor Tudor as the team’s new manager. The Croatian, who was the head coach of Hellas Verona last season has signed a two-year contract with Les Olympiens and has taken over from Jorge Sampaoli after the Argentine’s shock exit at the start of...
In November 2017, a goalless draw against Sweden in Milan, preceded by a 1-0 defeat to the Scandinavian country in Stockholm, saw Italy fail to qualify for the 2018 World Cup for the first time since 1958. Many believed this was the end for the Azzurri as a European force....
The 2021/22 Serie A season has been full of surprises. Napoli and Milan sit at the top of the table, still unbeaten after 12 games, seven points clear of the champions Inter, and Juventus struggling in eighth place. The managerial changes didn’t only affect those teams’ performances, though. Despite not being title...
Ivan Jurić Coaching Style Atalanta's been a true revelation to the football world in the past few years. The club from Bergamo broke new heights this season, finishing in the top four again, more confidently, in Serie A and reaching the quarterfinals of the Champions League, where they will face PSG. Their recent...
