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How Portugal Avoided an Early Euros Exit Against Slovenia
Since taking charge of the Portugal national team, Roberto Martinez has suffered just one defeat — a 2-0 friendly loss in Slovenia. Portugal nearly suffered another defeat to Slovenia in the Round of 16, only for goalkeeper Diogo Costa to come up clutch on several occasions and see the Seleção through to the quarterfinals. …
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Fabian Hürzeler: The Youngest Manager in Premier League History
Brighton & Hove Albion has been improving at a very rapid pace. It went from a relegation club to a club that escaped relegation and now has become a club that has one of the best management structures in the league. The club has done well on the pitch, having a defined style of play…
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FC Heidenheim: The Underdog Story
Luton Town’s promotion to the Premier League in 2023 shocked the world. A penniless team, playing amateur football a decade ago, had returned to the top-flight after 22 years with nothing more than team spirit and a sense of community, and whilst they failed to stave off relegation, they nevertheless made their mark in English…
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Georgia 2-0 Portugal: What Went Wrong for the Seleção in Matchday 3
Portugal had already advanced to the Round of 16 following two confident victories: a 3-0 victory over Türkiye on Matchday 2 and a tense 2-1 victory over Czechia on Matchday 1. As Matchday 3 got underway, Portugal sought to rise above the difficulties they had encountered and secure a spot as the second team behind…
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Spain vs. Italy: The Return of Long Ball
A river flows from Spain, surging with an unstoppable force, threatening to wash away all of Germany. It made a turbulent stop at Veltins-Arena, where it swallowed Italy whole. European champions though they are, the Azzurri had no answer to the relentless currents crashing down upon them. In this year’s EURO 2024, hosted by…
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Euros 2024 Matchday 2: Portugal Book Their Spot in the Round of 16 After Beating Turkiye
Portugal faced a formidable Turkiye squad that had defeated Georgia handily in their first game, after defeating Czechia in what was thought to be the decisive move in the last minute. Roberto Martinez has never committed to a consistent playing lineup or style of play. He seems to be searching for the one element lacking…
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What’s Wrong with Manchester United’s Defense?
In the second half of the season, there was a lot of discussion about Manchester United’s defense in the media. In particular, there was talk about the number of shots that were allowed on Andre Onana’s goal. When we look at the raw numbers, it seems that Erik ten Hag’s team was struggling – only…
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Tactical Analysis: How Portugal Narrowly Prevailed With a Win vs. Czechia
Since replacing Fernando Santos at the helm, it has been clear that Roberto Martinez wants to define what it means to play offensive and dominant football in an effort to shift the Portuguese national team’s footballing paradigm. Portugal started their championship run on a strong note by crushing Czechia in the final minutes of the…
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Jose Mourinho to Fenerbahçe: The Second Coming of a Genius, or the Last Dance?
On June 2, 2024, Fenerbahçe, the second most successful team in the Turkish Süper Lig, did something unprecedented and hired Jose Mourinho as their manager. While Turkish football has seen its fair share of star managers, they’ve never quite lived up to the reputation of the Special One. But as Mourinho stood on a…
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Wembley Stadium, Welcome to Real Madrid
This club, this stadium — each moment crafted with magic; a continuous story of unrivalled legacy. Real Madrid once stepped foot in another Champions League final, snatching joy away from Bayern Munich in the dying embers of the game to set themselves up for another coronation on British soil in the final against the lesser-known…
