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Analyzing Italy’s Set-Piece Routines in the 2024 U-19 Euros
The U-19 Euros drew to a close last month, with Spain edging France 2-0 in the final in Belfast courtesy of goals from Iker Bravo and Assane Diao. Having beaten Portugal earlier in the summer in the U-17 Euros Final, Italy failed to add to their silverware haul in Northern Ireland, with Pol Fortuny’s 100th-minute…
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Ipswich Town: Steps to Survival
Ipswich Town’s 23/24 Championship season culminated in what will be considered nothing short of a fairytale for the Tractor Boys. Kieran McKenna’s side secured automatic promotion to the Premier League in their first attempt upon their return to England’s second tier. Town were considered one of the league’s stronger sides after a fantastic League One…
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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…
