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Moise Kean’s Redemption in Palladino’s Fiorentina
One of the cousins of the "Seven Sisters" in Italian football, Fiorentina currently sit fifth in the Serie A table with 45 points and a game in hand. Raffaele Palladino, who took over as head coach last summer, brought in Moise Kean for €13…
Ousmane Dembélé: A Ballon d’Or Contender in the Making?
Ousmane Dembélé has undergone a remarkable transformation this season, emerging as PSG's most influential attacking player. Once labeled an inconsistent and injury-prone winger during his six-year spell at Barcelona, the 27-year-old is…
Raphael Messi Bouli – East Bengal FC’s New Signing
Raphael Messi Bouli, the experienced Cameroonian forward, has made a significant return to Indian football, this time joining East Bengal FC for the remainder of the 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) season. After a successful spell with…
Nico González: The Perfect Partner for Rodri in Manchester City’s Midfield?
Manchester City signed Nico González to strengthen their midfield. He was the last player to arrive in the transfer window after City had already signed two defenders and a forward. His signing was important because City needed a midfielder…
Tactical Analysis: Nottingham Forest Vs Brighton
In their previous Premier League match, Nottingham Forest set forth their biggest win since 1997. As Chris Wood's hattrick steals the show, kneel down Brighton 7-0 at the City Ground. Despite Brighton dominating possession with over 60…
La salida Lavolpiana- The art of progressing the ball
I wrote an article on the Lazio vs. Roma match post-analysis, mentioning “La Salida Lavolpiana.” In this article, I break down La Salida Lavolpiana. How does it give advantages when the ball progresses through the build-up phase, and why is…
ISL Round Up: East Bengal Triumph Over Kerala Blasters
East Bengal FC secured a crucial 2-1 victory against Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. The win marked a vital turnaround for the Torch Bearers, who…
The Tactical Analysis: Barcelona VS Benfica
In a thrilling UEFA Champions League meeting this week, FC Barcelona secured a dramatic 5-4 victory over SL Benfica at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon. Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis stole the show in the opening half-hour, netting a…
Why Patrick Dorgu Could Be a Perfect Fit for Manchester United
Patrick Dorgu, the 20-year-old Danish left-back currently plying his trade at Lecce, has emerged as one of European football's most promising young talents. Standing at an impressive 185 cm (6’1”) with an athletic build and exceptional…
The Tactical Analysis: Chelsea vs Bournemouth
The battle between Chelsea and Bournemouth was quite interesting. Both teams had similar play styles, relying on their build-up to progress the ball and attempting to win possession as high up the pitch as possible through a high press.…