Analysis
Andoni Iraola : a revolution under pressure
After spending three seasons at Bournemouth, Andoni Iraola is preparing for a completely different challenge. Appointed as Liverpool’s new manager to succeed Arne Slot, the Spaniard must now turn his…
PSG VS Aston Villa : a first european trophy coveted
Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa will face off in the UEFA Super Cup. It will be a matchup between the two most recent winners of European competitions: PSG, the reigning…
Vinícius Júnior, a contract extension that brings a long saga to an end
Just a few days ago, Vinícius Júnior’s future at Real Madrid seemed more uncertain than ever. While his contract was set to run until June 2027, the Brazilian found himself…
How Bruno Guimaraes could fit with Arteta’s Arsenal ?
By signing Bruno Guimarães for around £75 million, Arsenal have not simply added another midfielder to an already crowded department. The London club have acquired a player capable of operating…
What Valentin Barco can bring to Chelsea ?
After several seasons spent stockpiling young talent, Chelsea continue to strengthen their squad with the arrival of Valentín Barco from Strasbourg. The 22-year-old Argentina international has signed a contract through…
Why back three have become one of the dominant structure in modern soccer ?
Long associated with the Italian catenaccio or teams primarily focused on defending, the back three has now become one of the most sophisticated tactical systems in modern soccer. From Antonio…
Why Chelsea is bringing experience back ?
For the past three years, Chelsea has embodied the most aggressive youth recruitment strategy in European football. Under BlueCo’s ownership, the Blues have stockpiled high-potential young talent, investing heavily in…
Gianni Infantino on the brink
For nearly a decade, Gianni Infantino appeared untouchable. Re-elected without any meaningful opposition, in charge of a FIFA enjoying record revenues and expanding global influence, the Italian-Swiss president had gradually…
Newcastle : Why PIF’s project appears to be a losing momentum ?
Four years after the club’s takeover by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Newcastle United is arguably going through its most challenging period yet. Far removed from the excitement that…
Why Yan Diomande’s transfert is turning into uncertainty ?
Everything appeared to be settled. After beating Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign Yan Diomande, Real Madrid looked set to land their next attacking superstar. Agreements with…