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Football Tactics for Beginners: Tactical Periodization

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What is Tactical Periodization? Tactical Periodization is a coaching methodology which is used to train football players with respect to the tactical context of the...
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The Evolution and Political Dynamism of Football in Mussolini’s Italy

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On a November night in 1934, the English national football team faced their Italian counterparts, Nazionale di calcio dell'Italia. The match was held at...
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Real Madrid

Martin Ødegaard : A ‘failed’ wonderkid on his way to rejuvenation.

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Martin Ødegaard is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Real Sociedad, on loan from Real Madrid, and the Norway national...
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Manchester United Transfer News

Man United agree deal for teenage striker

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According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United have agreed to sign Sunderland's teenage striker Joe Hugill for £250,000. The move is still to be ratified...
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Sir Alex wanted Man United to sign Aston Villa star in the summer transfer window

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According to the English outlet The Sun, Sir Alex Ferguson wanted Manchester United to sign Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn. In a more recent...
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Manchester United Transfer News

Man United identify two forwards as January transfer targets

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Manchester United who are currently struggling to find goals have identified two forwards as their primary transfer targets in the January transfer window according...
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Coaching

Pep Guardiola explains how to receive the ball [Video]

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Many consider Pep Guardiola to be one of the greatest football coaches of the modern game. His Barcelona team between 2009 and 2011 certainly...
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Football Tactics For Beginners

Football Tactics for Beginners: The Low Block

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What is the low block? The low block is generally referred to a football team's defensive shape without the ball. Generally the low block consists...
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Manchester United Transfer News

Manchester United set to move for unsettled Premier League star in January

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According to the English newspaper, The Sun, Manchester United are set to make an offer for the unsettled Spurs midfielder Christian Eriksen in the...
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News

Barcelona prodigy’s first coach claims he has never seen anybody like him

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New signing, Antoine Griezmann lit up the Camp Nou with his 2 goals last weekend against Real Betis and grabbed all the headlines. But...
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Manchester United

Man United’s predicted lineup against Crystal Palace- Ole to choose to pass over pace

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Manchester United face Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday in the English Premier League. United can't afford to drop more points so early...
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Bayern Munich

How will Coutinho fit in at Bayern? A look at Niko Kovac’s 4-3-3 formation

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Bayern Munich has signed Philippe Coutinho in a loan deal from Barcelona for an €8.5 million fee for the duration of the loan. The...
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Classic

The Evolution and Political Dynamism of Football in Mussolini’s Italy

Will Slater - 0
On a November night in 1934, the English national football team faced their Italian counterparts, Nazionale di calcio dell'Italia. The match was held at...
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Real Madrid

Martin Ødegaard : A ‘failed’ wonderkid on his way to rejuvenation.

Daniel Alexander - 0
Martin Ødegaard is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Real Sociedad, on loan from Real Madrid, and the Norway national...
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Manchester United Transfer News

Man United agree deal for teenage striker

Tyrell Mckenzie - 0
According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United have agreed to sign Sunderland's teenage striker Joe Hugill for £250,000. The move is still to be ratified...
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International

Promising Teams We Wished Made it to The Euros

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The European Championship is considered one of football's most distinguished trophies, with teams battling it out for untold glory. But what of the teams who...
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How will Manchester City lineup in the 2019/20 season

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Pep Guardiola will be looking to repeat on last year’s success and win the Premier League title for a third straight year. The Manchester...
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Zola To Leave Chelsea This Weekend As Kovacic Returns

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Italian football legend, Gianfranco Zola is set to leave Chelsea this weekend following the expiry of his contract with the blues. Zola served as...
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A look at Gian Piero Gasperini’s tactics at Atalanta

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After almost 3 years with Gian Piero Gasperini at the helm of Atalanta, they finished 3rd in the Serie A this season, securing European...
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Chelsea

Mason Mount: Chelsea’s Golden Boy

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When Frank Lampard was appointed, Derby County fans everywhere collectively held their breath in the hope of whom his widely spoken about “contacts” might...
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Who are the Five Most Tactically Astute Managers in Europe Right Now?

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Millionaire superstar players may have endless social media followers, may score the goals, drive the fancy cars and have their names appear on the...
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Manchester United Transfer News

Man United agree deal for teenage striker

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According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United have agreed to sign Sunderland's teenage striker Joe Hugill for £250,000. The move is still to be ratified...
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Barcelona Transfer News

Messi disagrees with Barcelona board on which player to sell

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According to the English outlet Mirror, Lionel Messi would rather see Ousmane Dembele being sold than Phillipe Coutinho who has been heavily linked with...
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News

Jurgen Klopp makes a call to French superstar’s father regarding transfer

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According to the English outlet Express, Liverpool's boss Jurgen Klopp reached out to Kylian Mbappe's father to check whether the French player would be...
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Barcelona Transfer News

Barcelona ready to sell midfielder in order to land star defender

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Barcelona who were snubbed last year by Matthijs de Ligt, have been encouraged in their pursuit of the Dutch star by Juventus's interest in...
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The one time when Man United players cheered for a Liverpool win

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Jamie Carragher in a recent chat on Sky Sports with John Terry revealed that Wayne Rooney told him about Manchester United players erupting in...
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Chelsea

Mason Mount: Chelsea’s Golden Boy

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When Frank Lampard was appointed, Derby County fans everywhere collectively held their breath in the hope of whom his widely spoken about “contacts” might...
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Rough Diamonds

Steve Walsh- The man behind Leicester City’s title win

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Football has undergone tremendous change over the years. There is so much emphasis on tactics and managerial changes these days. Nobody has patience anymore,...
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Chelsea

Rough Diamonds #31- Kasey Palmer(Chelsea)

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As Chelsea’s 2015/2016 petered off into a 10th place finish, there was a clear opportunity for Guus Hiddink to include some of the clubs...
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Manchester United

Rough Diamonds #30- João Mário (Sporting)

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A graduate from the famous Sporting academy, João Mário is the latest talent to roll of off the production line. After breaking into the...
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Manchester United

Manchester United Youth Rankings 2016 #1- Timothy Fosu-Mensah

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This is the tenth and last post in this series,where reddit users /u/monsieurryan and/u/rdzzl have rated the ten best players playing for Manchester United’s...
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International

Promising Teams We Wished Made it to The Euros

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The European Championship is considered one of football's most distinguished trophies, with teams battling it out for untold glory. But what of the teams who...
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Fifa World Cup 2018

Why it makes sense for England to switch to a back three formation

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England labored their way into the World Cup after beating Slovenia in the most depressing match involving a Slovenian since Melania married Donald Trump....
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International

Tactical Analysis: France 3-2 England | England Fail In 3-4-2-1 Experiment

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Gareth Southgate sent his team out in a 3-4-2-1 formation which became one of the most used formations during last year in the big...
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International

Tactical Analysis: Brazil 0-1 Argentina | Glimpses Of Future Under Sampaoli As Brazil Waste Chances

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The 2017 Superclásico de las Américas game between the South American rivals served as an intriguing curtain raiser to Jorge Sampaoli’s reign as the...
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Fifa World Cup 2018

A History of the England Football Kit

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In 1872, the first ever official international football match took place at the West of Scotland Cricket Club in Glasgow. The match was between...
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Football Betting

Martin Ødegaard set to return for the game against Real Madrid

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Martin Ødegaard who is currently on loan at Real Sociedad from Real Madrid has recovered from his injury troubles and looks likely to feature...
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Fifa World Cup 2018

2018 World Cup: England look solid and reliable, but will there be goals?

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The excitement continues to build ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and as always, high hopes and strong expectations of a...
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Football Betting

England’s expected starting lineup against Costa Rica

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England play Costa Rica at Elland Road on June 7th in what will be their final friendly game before they head off to Russia...
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Football Betting

Free Bets – Why You Must Read the Fine Print

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Sports betting is big business here in the UK. It’s so deeply entrenched in our culture that its practically impossible to find a high...
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Football Betting

Sports and Betting

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Sports and Betting Sports are usually defined as competitive physical games or activities. In some cases, they are casual events where a few friends get...
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