Geopolitical Tides: China’s Ascent and the West’s Predicament
An analysis, drawing on an opinion piece from Clarin Deportes, explores the evolving geopolitical landscape, highlighting China's rising influence against a backdrop…
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Tactical, statistical and editorial analysis from the football desk.
Premier League Teams’ Defining Traits: Unpacking Each Club’s Core Style This Season
A new football analytics app, futi, has shed light on the defining tactical characteristics of every Premier League team this season, moving…
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Beyond the Numbers: Why Possession Statistics Need Context
Possession statistics often dominate football analysis, but their true meaning is lost without considering field position and the quality of chances created.…
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Is One Match Enough? Analyzing Dominance in Football
Football analysts often leap to conclusions about a team's dominance after a single impressive performance. But is one match truly enough to…
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The Tactical Triangle: How Pressing, Rest Defence, and Transition Control Define Modern Football
Explore the interconnected tactical concepts of pressing, rest defence, and transition control, and how their mastery underpins success in contemporary football. This…
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Separating Tactical Evidence from Narrative in Football Analysis
Understanding how to differentiate between objective tactical evidence and subjective narrative momentum is crucial for a deeper appreciation of football. This analysis…
Read storyFootball analysis starts with the question the match answered
Tactical analysis should begin with the match question, then use moments and data to explain the answer.
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