All posts tagged "Football"
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Talent Radar: Confederations Cup 2017 | 10 to Watch
Oliver McManus writes about 10 of the young stars to watch out for in the upcoming Confederations Cup. The Confederations Cup is the traditional precursor...
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U21 Euros 2017 Tactical Player Report: Slovakia 1-2 England
Danny Lewis has a look at the players that stood out during the U21 Euros group game that finished Slovakia 1-2 England. As cliché as...
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U21 Euros 2017 Tactical Player Report: Denmark 0-2 Italy
Danny Lewis has a look at the players that stood out during the U21 Euros group game that finished Denmark 0-2 Italy Italy may have...
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U21 Euros 2017 Tactical Player Report: Sweden 0-0 England
Danny Lewis has a look at the players that stood out during the U21 Euros group game that finished Sweden 0-0 England This match was...
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Talent Radar: U20 World Cup 2017 | Team Of The Tournament
Football News 24/7 Rahul Warrier gives us his Team of the recently concluded U20 World Cup in South Korea featuring the likes of Riccardo Orsolini...
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Scout Report: João Palhinha | Sporting Lisbon’s rock solid wall
Jose Miguel Saraiva writes a detailed scout report about João Palhinha, the Sporting CP and Portugal midfielder. Sporting Lisbon is getting more and more famous when...
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Talent Radar: U21 Euros 2017 | 8 players to watch
Kaustubh Pandey writes about 8 young talents to watch out for at the upcoming U21 Euros in Poland. Every single player that the world treats...
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Talent Radar: U20 World Cup 2017 | Best 5 Players
Football News 24/7 Trong Nhan Doan writes about the 5 best players at the recently concluded U20 World Cup in South Korea. After three weeks...
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Scout Report: Andre Onana | Ajax’s Highly Regarded Goalkeeper
Steven Davies writes a detailed scout report about Andre Onana, Ajax’s highly regarded goalkeeper When Dutch international, Jasper Cillessen opted sign for Barcelona for just...
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U-20 World Cup 2017 Tactical Player Report: England 1-0 Venezuela
Kaustubh Pandey has a look at the players that stood out during the U-20 World Cup final that finished England 1-0 Venezuela. In what was...
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The contrasting futures of CSKA Moscow and Zenit Saint Petersburg
Football News 24/7 Prior to this season CSKA Moscow and Zenit Saint Petersburg dominated the 2010s in Russian football, however, whilst both were left trailing...
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Women’s Football: Developing at an Exponential Rate
Oliver McManus has a look at the rise of women’s football and why the naysayers should give it a chance. Women’s football is a sport...
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Silent Stan: Why a weak and indecisive board Is hurting Arsenal
Hrishi Anand has a look at why Arsenal’s struggles go beyond Arsene Wenger as a weak and indecisive board have hindered the Gunners’ progress. Arsenal...
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Scout Report: Daniel Podence | Sporting Lisbon’s unstoppable prodigy
Jose Miguel Saraiva writes a detailed scout report about Daniel Podence, the Portugal and Sporting Lisbon prodigy. Despite not having been able to achieve Portuguese...
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U-20 World Cup 2017 Tactical Player Report: Italy 1-3 England
Kaustubh Pandey has a look at the players that stood out during the U-20 World Cup semi-final that finished Italy 1-3 England It’s not too strange...
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U-20 World Cup 2017 Tactical Player Report: Uruguay 1-1 Venezuela (3-4 on pens)
William Sinsky has a look at the players that stood out during the U-20 World Cup semi-final that finished Uruguay 1-1 Venezuela (3-4 on pens)...
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Analysis: Harry Kane v Romelu Lukaku
Jake Askham writes a detailed analysis comparing the 2 best strikers of the Premier league: Harry Kane, and Romelu Lukaku. After 7 goals in the...
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Scout Report: Leander Dendoncker | Belgium’s composed midfielder
Karan Tejwani provides a detailed scout report about Leander Dendoncker, Belgium’s composed midfielder Belgium’s impressive talent development lines have brought forward another great midfielder to add...
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Talent Radar Awards 2016-17: Young Players’ Team of the Season
Football News 24/7 For the fourth season running, the Talent Radar Awards recognise the best individuals across Europe’s top leagues across seven primary categories. [Eligibility:...
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Tactical Analysis: Barcelona 3-1 Deportivo Alaves | Barca improve ball circulation to overcome stubborn Alaves
Miles Olusina writes a detailed tactical analysis about the Copa del Rey final that finished Barcelona 3-1 Alaves It was very much David vs Goliath in the 2017...
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Talent Radar Awards 2016-17: Best Young Player of the Season – Naby Keita
Football News 24/7 For the fourth season running, the Talent Radar Awards recognise the best individuals across Europe’s top leagues across seven primary categories. Having...
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FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2017: Sorry state of Argentina’s youth system shown up again
Tom Robinson has a look at Argentina’s worrying record in the recent editions of the U-20 World Cup and the sorry state of the country’s...
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Scout Report: Niklas Stark | Hertha’s Young Defensive Midfield Stalwart
Alex Lynch provides a detailed scout report about Niklas Stark, Hertha’s young defensive midfield stalwart. When you think German football, the flashy attacking play of the...
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Scout Report: Thomas Lemar | AS Monaco’s playmaking maestro
Mark Ooi provides a detailed scout report about Thomas Lemar, AS Monaco’s playmaking maestro. After a spectacular 2016/17 campaign, Thomas Lemar has the world at his...
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Rivals: Sevilla vs Real Betis | Andalucian Derby
Football News 24/7 Karan Tejwani writes about the Andalucian Derby, Sevilla vs Real Betis. Some games in Spain are often eclipsed by the magnitude of...
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Tactical Analysis: Juventus 1-4 Real Madrid | Los Blancos’ Dominant 2nd Half Display Flattens Juventus
Om Arvind writes a detailed tactical analysis about the Champions League final that finished Juventus 1-4 Real Madrid The 2017 Champions League Final was well set-up to be...
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Alexander Nouri and Bremen’s resurgence
Griffin O’Neill writes about Werder Bremen’s resurgence this season under Alexander Nouri. At the beginning of the 2016/17 Bundesliga season, Werder Bremen was coming off...
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Scout Report: Victor Lindelof | Benfica’s tough defender
Alok Kulkarni writes a detailed scout report about Victor Lindelof, the Benfica and Sweden center back. As recently as January 2017, it was said that...
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One Year On: An interview with CONIFA General Secretary Sascha Düerkop
Football News 24/7 Oliver McManus interviews the co-founder and General Secretary of CONIFA, Sascha Düerkop again, one year after the CONIFA World Cup. Some of you may...
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Talent Radar Awards 2016-17: Best Young Debutant – Theo Hernandez
Football News 24/7 For the fourth season running, the Talent Radar Awards recognise the best individuals across Europe’s top leagues across seven primary categories. [Eligibility:...
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Team Analysis: Roma 2016-17 | Did Luciano Spalletti have a team of Gladiators or Chokers?
Football News 24/7 Cheuk Hei Ho writes a detailed analysis of Roma and their tactics in the 2016-17 season. Roma have finished second place in...
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Liga MX U-22 Young Players’ Team of the Season 2016-17: Talent Radar
Football News 24/7 As the end of the season beckons across Europe, it is time for us at Outside of the Boot to recognize the...
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Talent Radar Awards 2016-17: Best Young Forward – Kylian Mbappe
Football News 24/7 For the fourth season running, the Talent Radar Awards recognise the best individuals across Europe’s top leagues across seven primary categories. [Eligibility:...
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Toulon Tournament 2017: Ten Young Players to Watch
Oliver McManus has a look at the top 10 players to look out for during the 2017 edition of the Toulon Tournament. Ah yes, the Toulon Tournament....
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FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2017: Group Stage Review
Rahul Warrier has a look at the group stage of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2017. Some surprises, some exciting clashes and a taste of...
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Talent Radar Awards 2016-17: Best Young Midfielder – Naby Keita
Football News 24/7 For the fourth season running, the Talent Radar Awards recognise the best individuals across Europe’s top leagues across seven primary categories. [Eligibility:...
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Talent Radar Awards 2016-17: Best Young Defender – Davinson Sanchez
Football News 24/7 For the fourth season running, the Talent Radar Awards recognise the best individuals across Europe’s top leagues across seven primary categories. [Eligibility:...
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Rivals: Steaua Bucharest vs Dinamo Bucharest | Romania’s Eternal Derby
Football News 24/7 Romania is truly passionate about football and this passion is demonstrated in matches between its 2 most successful clubs Steaua and Dinamo...
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SPFL: Is the Celtic dominance good?
Oliver McManus writes to analyse whether Celtic’s dominance of Scottish football is good for the national team or not. Celtic and Rangers, the two greatest...
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Tactical Analysis: Ajax 0-2 Manchester United | Mourinho’s brilliant tactics render Ajax lifeless in the final
Cheuk Hei Ho writes a detailed tactical analysis about the Europa League final that finished Ajax 0-2 Manchester United By beating Ajax to win the Europa League, Jose...
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Systemic Failure: How a shambolic AIFF is hurting Indian Football
Arnab Ray looks at how the Indian team will head into the next AFC Asian Cup qualifier hamstrung by key absentees thanks to the bizarre...
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Talent Radar Awards 2016-17: Best Young Goalkeeper – Gianluigi Donnarumma
Football News 24/7 For the fourth season running, the Talent Radar Awards recognise the best individuals across Europe’s top leagues across seven primary categories. [Eligibility:...
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Turkish Super Lig U-22 Young Players’ Team of the Season 2016-17: Talent Radar
Football News 24/7 As the end of the season beckons across Europe, it is time for us at Outside of the Boot to recognize the...
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Analysis: Why have Liverpool struggled this season?
Kaustubh Pandey writes in detail about why Liverpool struggle against defensive teams. It has increasingly become a rather usual sight to see Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool...
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La Liga U-22 Young Players’ Team of the Season 2016-17: Talent Radar
Football News 24/7 As the end of the season beckons across Europe, it is time for us at Outside of the Boot to recognize the...
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Scout Report: Steve Mounié | Montpellier’s impressive striker
Eric Devin provides a comprehensive scout report about Steve Mounié, Montpellier’s impressive striker. Kylian Mbappé has deservedly been regarded as the best young striker plying his trade...
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Bundesliga U-22 Young Players’ Team of the Season 2016-17: Talent Radar
Football News 24/7 As the end of the season beckons across Europe, it is time for us at Outside of the Boot to recognize the...
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Premier League U-22 Young Players’ Team of the Season 2016-17: Talent Radar
Football News 24/7 As the end of the season beckons across Europe, it is time for us at Outside of the Boot to recognize the...
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Serie A U-22 Young Players’ Team of the Season 2016-17: Talent Radar
Football News 24/7 As the end of the season beckons across Europe, it is time for us at Outside of the Boot to recognize the...
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Tactical Philosophy: David Wagner
Football News 24/7 While this website has made its name focusing on the lesser known youth of this beautiful sport, and combined it with a...
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Ligue 1 U-22 Young Players’ Team of the Season 2016-17: Talent Radar
Football News 24/7 As the end of the season beckons across Europe, it is time for us at Outside of the Boot to recognize the...
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Red Letter Day: How Spartak Moscow regained the Championship
Football News 24/7 It has been a long and painful 16 year championship drought for Spartak Moscow and their fans, but a stellar campaign has...
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Eredivisie U-22 Young Players’ Team of the Season 2016-17: Talent Radar
Football News 24/7 As the end of the season beckons across Europe, it is time for us at Outside of the Boot to recognize the...
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Tactical Analysis: Celta Vigo 1-4 Real Madrid | Ronaldo Guides a Shaky Madrid Past an Equally Wobbly Celta
Om Arvind writes a detailed tactical analysis about the crucial La Liga game that finished Celta Vigo 1-4 Real Madrid La Liga’s penultimate matchday saw Celta Vigo...
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Scout Report: Ada Hegerberg | Norway and Lyon’s prolific forward
John Smith writes a detailed scout report about Ada Hegerberg, the Norway and Lyon forward. Overall, the society of today has achieved significant progress regarding...
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Primeira Liga U-22 Young Players’ Team of the Season 2016-17: Talent Radar
Football News 24/7 As the end of the season beckons across Europe, it is time for us at Outside of the Boot to recognize the...
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Belgian First Division U-22 Young Players’ Team of the Season 2016-17: Talent Radar
Football News 24/7 As the end of the season beckons across Europe, it is time for us at Outside of the Boot to recognize the...
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Scout Report: Justin Kluivert | Ajax’s tricky winger
Danny Lewis provides a comprehensive scout report on the Ajax’s tricky young winger, Justin Kluivert. Many Ajax supporters feel that this is the most exciting crop of...
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Talent Radar 2016-17 Young Players Team of the Week #32: Timo Werner, Davinson Sanchez and Tiemoue Bakayoko
A regular feature on our website is the Talent Radar Team of the Week with the best young players compiled into an XI from across...
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Tactical Analysis: Juventus 2-1 Monaco | Experimental system sees Monaco’s chances dissolve
Eric Devin provides a detailed tactical analysis about the Champions League semi-final second leg that finished Bayer Juventus 2-1 Monaco. Juventus (3-5-2): Gianluigi Buffon; Andrea Barzagli...
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Tactical Analysis: Lyon 3-1 Ajax | Ajax proceed to Stockholm
Ham Mpanga writes a detailed tactical analysis about the Europa League semi-final second leg that finished Lyon 3-1 Ajax. A youthful Ajax side (something they’ve got...
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Team Analysis: Tottenham Hotspur 2016-17 | How Mauricio Pochettino has transformed Spurs into title challengers
Football News 24/7 Charles Onwuakpa writes a detailed analysis of Tottenham Hotspur and their tactics in the 2016/2017 season. If there was one team that...
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2016-17 La Liga End of Season Awards
Football News 24/7 For the fourth successive year, Outside of the Boot recognises the individuals who stood above & beyond the rest in their respective...
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Ousmane Dembele: The Phenomenon
Cabral Opiyo writes about Ousmane Dembele, and his phenomenal talents. In the internet age it does not take long for the new kid on the...
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Scout Report: Rodrigo Bentancur | Juventus’ new midfield maestro
John Smith writes a detailed scout report on the Uruguay and Juventus midfielder, Rodrigo Bentancur. Although the standards of South American football haven’t matched that...
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Scout Report: Harry Wilson | Wales’ youngest ever player
Lewis Bower provides a detailed scout report about Harry Wilson, Wales’ youngest ever player As the unprecedented level of success at Euro 2016 begins to settle...
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Tactical Philosophy: Slavisa Jokanovic
Football News 24/7 While this website has made its name focusing on the lesser known youth of this beautiful sport, and combined it with a...
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2016-17 Bundesliga End of Season Awards
Football News 24/7 For the fourth successive year, Outside of the Boot recognises the individuals who stood above & beyond the rest in their respective...
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2016-17 Premier League End of Season Awards
Football News 24/7 For the fourth successive year, Outside of the Boot recognises the individuals who stood above & beyond the rest in their respective...
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Talent Radar 2016-17 Young Players Team of the Week #31: Saul Niguez, Balde Keita, and Amin Younes feature
A regular feature on our website is the Talent Radar Team of the Week with the best young players compiled into an XI from across...
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2016-17 Serie A End of Season Awards
Football News 24/7 For the fourth successive year, Outside of the Boot recognises the individuals who stood above & beyond the rest in their respective...
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Talent Radar 2016-17 Performance Rankings: Top 10 Young Forwards | Mbappe takes the throne
Football News 24/7 Judging the calibre of a young player is often a tricky task. Perceived potential has an important bearing in any consideration and...
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Scout Report: Faitout Maouassa | Nancy’s Versatile Youngster
Eric Devin writes a detailed scout report about Faitout Maouassa, Nancy’s versatile youngster Who Is Faitout Maouassa? Born in the Paris suburb of Villepinte, home to...
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2016-17 Ligue 1 End of Season Awards
Football News 24/7 For the fourth successive year, Outside of the Boot recognises the individuals who stood above & beyond the rest in their respective...
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Scout Report: Trent Alexander-Arnold | Liverpool’s talented full back
Patrick Mills writes a detailed scout report about Trent Alexander-Arnold, the Liverpool and England right back. Liverpool have a long history of blooding homegrown talent....
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Tactical Analysis: Real Madrid 3-0 Atletico Madrid | Madrid’s diamond and Atletico’s lack of intensity
Zachary Wu writes a detailed tactical analysis of the Champions League semi-final first leg that finished Real Madrid 3-0 Atletico Madrid. The aristocracy vs the working class....
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Tactical Analysis: Monaco 0-2 Juventus | Positional flexibility key for Juventus
Eric Devin writes a detailed tactical analysis of the Champions League semi-final first leg that finished Monaco 0-2 Juventus. Line-ups AS Monaco (4-4-2): Danijel Subasic; Nabil...
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Tactical Analysis: Nice 3-1 Paris Saint-Germain | Nice make bold statement
Eric Devin writes a detailed tactical analysis of the Ligue 1 match that ended Nice 3-1 PSG. In Sunday’s thrilling match that all but ended...
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Rafa’s Revolution: Why Newcastle’s promotion from the Championship hasn’t been straightforward
Jeffrey Gamby-Boulger has a look at why Newcastle United’s promotion from the Championship hasn’t been as straightforward as planned When it was confirmed that Newcastle United...
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Talent Radar 2016-17 Young Players Team of the Week #30: Saul Niguez, Balde Keita, and Thomas Lemar feature
A regular feature on our website is the Talent Radar Team of the Week with the best young players compiled into an XI from across...
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Video Analysis: Fake Runs, Movement and how the likes of Luis Suarez use it
This analysis is sponsored by TrainEffective.com – an online professional football academy with players from over 45 countries worldwide. Featured in this video is Brett...
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Tactical Philosophy: Eduardo Berizzo
Football News 24/7 While this website has made its name focusing on the lesser known youth of this beautiful sport, and combined it with a...
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Scout Report: Patrik Schick | Sampdoria’s Technically Gifted Striker
Kaustubh Pandey writes a detailed scout report about Patrik Schick, Sampdoria’s technically gifted striker. The Serie A is increasingly becoming the hub for providing youngsters the...
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USA’s Bald Eagles: The anomaly of bald goalkeepers
Oliver McManus writes about a strange phenomenon concerning the USMNT and the prominence of bald goalkeepers. In the last 20 years, football in America has...
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Scout Report: Lorenzo Pellegrini | Sassuolo’s offensive mezzala
Simone Torricini writes a detailed scout report about Lorenzo Pellegrini, the Italy and Sassuolo midfielder. If in Italy we’re experiencing a period of renaissance in...
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Rivals: Bayern Munich vs 1860 Munich | The Munich Derby
Football News 24/7 The Munich derby. The fiercely fought football match from the Bavarian capital of Germany has a place in the heart for all...
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La Pausa: A Multifaceted Strategic Tool
Patrick Mills takes a look at the tactic of La Pausa, a multifaceted strategic tool that involves temporarily halting the progression of play to progress...
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Tactical Analysis: Chelsea 4-2 Tottenham Hotspur | Confident Chelsea ride on set-piece goals
Saiguhan Elancheran provides a detailed tactical analysis about the FA Cup semi-final that finished Chelsea 4-2 Tottenham Hotspur. Going into the first semi-final of the FA Cup,...
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Scout Report: Matthijs De Ligt | Ajax’s Accomplished Defender
Griffin O’Neill writes a detailed scout report about Matthijs De Ligt, Ajax’s accomplished young defender Because of the current instability of the Dutch national team, a...
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Girona FC: Rise of the Albirrojos
James Kelly takes a look at Spanish side Girona FC, examining their ascension through the leagues and challenge for promotion to La Liga Much has...
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Euro 2004: Portugal’s Stadium Crisis
James Kelly looks at the disaster of Euro 2004, where Portugal’s failure to create sustainable stadiums has led to financial ruin for many clubs and...
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The Academy Series | 10 best Cannes products: Zidane, Vieira, and Clichy feature
When it comes to the playing staff, signings are a great way to improve the squad, both in terms of quality and depth, and indeed,...
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Scout Report: Franck Kessié | Atalanta’s powerful box-to-box midfielder
Charles Onwuakpa writes a detailed scout report about Franck Kessié, Atalanta’s powerful box-to-box midfielder. A football system that allows all its players to express their...
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Rivals: Real Madrid vs Barcelona | El Clasico
Football News 24/7 As with almost every other rivalry in football, in fact in any sport, there is a heady mixture of geographic, social, and...
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Scout Report: Alessio Romagnoli | Milan’s next great no. 13
Miles Olusina writes a detailed scout report about Alessio Romagnoli, Milan’s next great no. 13. For a number of decades now, AC Milan have been one...
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Tactical Analysis: Leicester 1-1 Atletico | Filipe key as Atletico exploit left hand side
Miles Olusina provides a detailed tactical analysis about the Champions League quarter-final second leg that finished Leicester 1-1 Atletico. Craig Shakespeare’s Leicester City hosted Spanish giants Atletico...
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Tactical Analysis: Fiorentina 5-4 Inter | Pure adrenaline in Firenze
Tomislav Brezovic writes a detailed tactical analysis about the Serie A match that ended Fiorentina 5-4 Inter. In gameweek 33 of the Serie A, Fiorentina...
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Rivals: Olympiakos vs Panathinaikos | Derby of the Eternal Enemies
Football News 24/7 As with almost every other rivalry in football, in fact in any sport, there is a heady mixture of geographic, social, and...
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Scout Report: Davinson Sanchez | Ajax’s Polished Defender
Steven Davies writes a detailed scout report about Davinson Sanchez, Ajax’s polished defender. Following the departure of Ajax coach, Frank de Boer at the end...
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Talent Radar 2016-17 Young Players Team of the Week #29: Aymeric Laporte, Saul Niguez, and Kylian Mbappe feature
A regular feature on our website is the Talent Radar Team of the Week with the best young players compiled into an XI from across...
