Analysis
USA at the World Cup : the long road to credibility
When the United States kicks off its home World Cup in June 2026, it will do so as a nation still negotiating its relationship with soccer. The tournament will be…
Can MLS become a top 5 league by 2030
Major League Soccer has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1996. What started as a struggling experiment to bring professional soccer to American shores has transformed into…
Didier Deschamps : between light and shadow
For more than forty years, Didier Deschamps has stood at the center of almost every major turning point in French soccer history. From the brightest triumphs to the darkest controversies,…
World cup story : Why Raymond Domenech Is the Worst Manager in the History of the French National Team
For six years, France lived under Raymond Domenech, and his greatest achievement may have been uniting an entire country against him. Three failures explain why so many still call him…
Champions League preview : for a first crown
At first glance, the semifinal between Atlético and Arsenal in the Champions League looks like a clash of styles. On one side, the rugged, defense-first DNA shaped by Diego Simeone;…
FA Cup semi final preview : save a season vs elevate one
Chelsea are in free fall after five consecutive defeats and the dismissal of Liam Rosenior, facing a Leeds side on the rise and on the verge of a historic achievement.…
Manchester City – Arsenal, an unexpected and tense final
There are matchups that, on their own, encapsulate an entire season. Manchester City vs. Arsenal belongs in that category. A game that goes beyond a simple clash between two title…
Bayern in semi’s after a madness night
What a game we witnessed at the Fußball Arena München. After their win in the first leg, Bayern did it again at the end of a chaotic night where Real…
Champions League preview : Can Arsenal lose everything ?
For months, Arsenal had been delivering exactly the kind of season expected of them. A solid Premier League leader, a credible Champions League contender after an impressive group stage, the…
Champions League preview : 3 ways to exploit PSG and turn the tie around
Beaten 2-0 at the Parc des Princes in a one-sided Champions League quarterfinal first leg, Liverpool have almost sealed their own fate. Without a single shot on target, dominated in…