Analysis
How Brighton suffocated Arsenal ?
Brighton’s 3-0 victory over Arsenal was not simply a surprise given the status of the two teams. Above all, it was a demonstration of how Fabian Hürzeler managed to prevent…
Raphinha : a positional change that transformed Barcelona
Long identified as a winger capable of making a difference on the flank, Raphinha is now reaching another level at FC Barcelona. Repositioned as a striker by Hansi Flick since…
Manchester United : a tunnel without light
Manchester United does not just have a results problem: its start to the season above all reveals a team struggling to impose its rhythm and produce football with enough intensity…
Five problems to fix for Chelsea
After five Premier League games, Chelsea have already shown two very different sides under Xabi Alonso. Capable of producing spectacular attacking soccer and scoring 10 goals, the London club have…
The role of wing back in soccer
For a long time, the player operating out wide was relatively easy to identify. The fullback’s primary job was to defend his flank and support attacks when the opportunity arose,…
Gianluigi Buffon, two decades of goalkeeping perfection
Gianluigi Buffon spent 28 years redefining the goalkeeper position, winning the 2006 World Cup and setting records that may never fall. Here is the story of soccer’s most enduring No.…
Didier Drogba, the king of Stamford Bridge
Didier Drogba scored 164 goals for Chelsea and won the 2012 Champions League almost by himself. Here is why the Ivorian striker will always be the king of Stamford Bridge.
Top 5 midfielders who control games without scoring
Top 5 soccer midfielders who control games without scoring, from Busquets and Makelele to Kante, ranked for influence over output.
Top 5 wonderkids to watch in European soccer this season
The best young soccer players to watch in Europe this season, ranked. From Arsenal’s Max Dowman to Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, meet the five wonderkids set to define the 2026/27 campaign.
Top 5 soccer clubs that always start the season slowly
Five soccer clubs that always start the season slowly, from Borussia Dortmund to Arsenal, with the stats behind their sluggish openings and how each one tends to recover.