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Time for the #TFAArchives! Each day, Fintan O'Reilly gets deep into the 10,000+ articles we've written on TFA over the years and pulls out a few that might be of interest based on current events and news and sometimes, Chris Beaumont remembers to post them. Crystal Palace thumped Manchester United 4-0 in the Premier League last night, with Michael Olise scoring two. Reading about his 2020/21 breakthrough at Reading is always a fun recap, never more relevant than now: https://lnkd.in/eJ7CUS2k Meanwhile, Lyon came out victorious in a seven-goal thriller with Lille last night. We recently analysed how Pierre Sage turned Les Gones’ disastrous season around and got them moving in the right direction once again: https://lnkd.in/eSuhMj_K Julen Lopetegui is set to replace David Moyes at West Ham United — our analysis details how he guided Wolves from rock bottom to safety with time to spare last season. What can he achieve with the Irons? https://lnkd.in/euVcWnvP Despite heavy speculation, Ruben Amorim has declared he’s staying at Sporting CP to try and win a third league title next season. Read all about the highly-regarded Sporting boss: https://lnkd.in/eZXCbwne And that is officially it for today - we will be back in the morning with the latest analysis. #football #analysis #scouting #tactics #soccer #tactical #recruitment #data #analytics #viz

Time for the #TFAArchives! Each day, Fintan O'Reilly gets deep into the 10,000+ articles we've written on TFA over the years and pulls out a few that might be of interest based on current events and news and sometimes, Chris Beaumont remembers to post them. Brian Sørensen has extended his contract as Everton boss until 2026 — we analysed why his 2022 appointment was a shrewd one by the Toffees: https://lnkd.in/gSK_FGBg Stina Blackstenius’ Arsenal contract is set to expire at the end of the season, putting some of the world’s top clubs, including FC Bayern, Wolfsburg, Real Madrid and Barcelona on high alert. Our scout report explains why: https://lnkd.in/enhEVeTM María Sánchez is set to move from Houston Dash to San Diego Wave in ‘a record-setting trade’. We broke down her game in a 2022 player analysis: https://lnkd.in/e2ievx93 Barcelona B are a hotbed of talent, with an example being Giulia Dragoni who’s reportedly set to sign a new deal with the Catalan giants. We spotlighted three emerging talents who may be on the verge of joining Dragoni in making the leap from Barcelona B to their main squad: https://lnkd.in/eRbn_Ymj And that is officially it for today - we will be back in the morning with the latest analysis. #football #analysis #scouting #tactics #soccer #tactical #recruitment #data #analytics #viz

Time for the #TFAArchives! Each day, Fintan O'Reilly gets deep into the 10,000+ articles we've written on TFA over the years and pulls out a few that might be of interest based on current events and news and sometimes, Chris Beaumont remembers to post them. Brian Sørensen has extended his contract as Everton boss until 2026 — we analysed why his 2022 appointment was a shrewd one by the Toffees: https://lnkd.in/gazAcKsM Stina Blackstenius’ Arsenal contract is set to expire at the end of the season, putting some of the world’s top clubs, including FC Bayern, Wolfsburg, Real Madrid and Barcelona on high alert. Our scout report explains why: https://lnkd.in/etwZsUSG María Sánchez is set to move from Houston Dash to San Diego Wave in ‘a record-setting trade’. We broke down her game in a 2022 player analysis: https://lnkd.in/epPvfYyY Barcelona B are a hotbed of talent, with an example being Giulia Dragoni who’s reportedly set to sign a new deal with the Catalan giants. We spotlighted three emerging talents who may be on the verge of joining Dragoni in making the leap from Barcelona B to their main squad: https://lnkd.in/eQPcCRiJ And that is officially it for today - we will be back in the morning with the latest analysis. #football #analysis #scouting #tactics #soccer #tactical #recruitment #data #analytics #viz

Hear from Arsène Wenger, Johan Djourou, and Arnar Vidarsson in our latest report, Transition from Academy to First Team Football.💡 Without players taking ownership of their own transition, even the best, high-performance supporting environment will fail. A combination of motivation, commitment, and realistic expectations are the best tools a young player can have when making a first-team transition. Want to read more? Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/grSxeFRb #WeareECA #HeartofFootball

At the weekend the 6 Nations concluded with a nail-biting match between France and England. France came out on top, but the real winners were the Lyon crowd, we were great! The atmosphere in and outside the stadium was fantastic.   This is a similar model to the NFL playing overseas, playing club rugby away from the regular home ground. Saracens will do this at the weekend at the Tottenham Hotspur FC stadium. Harlequins also do this once or twice a season using Twickenham Stadium.   These events produce significant revenue if they can sell out the stadium, but it also gives the fans a new top level experience. I had a conversation not so long ago about Super Rugby doing the same, imagine The Crusaders playing The Waratahs in LONDON! A stadium would sell out easily and the atmosphere would be electric. Which TV station would televise the game globally? The fan experience would be great and new fans would be identified for the teams plus the clubs would get a significant – and much needed – financial boost.   Data is the bedrock of confidence in executing such events and Sobirho is at the forefront, leading teams to excel in this endeavour.   #6Nations #FrenchRugby #EnglandRugby Sobirho Saracens Group Harlequins Tottenham Hotspur Football Club Crusaders NSW Waratahs #sportsbusiness #nfl #data #ai #insights #sportsanalytics #TheShowdown4

▶ Some worth to mention factors which makes Rodri's goal threat actions easier: 1️⃣ Opponents low block schemes with 9 to 10 players behind the ball and Rodri so that stepping up does not affect Man City's rest defence taking in consideration the Citizens compactness and good counter pressing process. 2️⃣ Rodri's starting point from deeper areas makes him usually marked by one of the opponents' front line players, who also doesn't keep tracking back Rodri while he penetrates and occupies spaces between the lines, i.e between opponent mid and backline players whose attention is paid to the ball or other Man City players.

Excited to share the latest edition of The Football Digest's-Kickoff Korner! ⚽ In Ed.1 Vol.3, we take a comprehensive look at Girona FC's performance during the 2023/24 season. By me and Dr.Tanishq Katti, this detailed analysis covers everything from team performance to transfer market activities and individual player evaluations. Key highlights include: •Offensive Prowess: 85 goals scored (2.24 per game) 🚀 •Defensive Stat: 125 saves, 124 blocks, 600 clearances 🛡️ •Transfer Insights: Notable signings like Artem Dovbyk (€7.8 million) and key departures such as Santiago Bueno (€12 million) 💼 The report also discusses the future focus for Girona FC, emphasizing defensive improvements and strategic player development to enhance their competitive edge. Check out the full analysis for a deep dive into Girona FC’s season and what's next for the club. ⚽ #LaLiga #GironaFC #GironaFutbolClub #footballanalytics

My opinion on two of my favourite teams but for now I will speak only for Manchester United is that obviously they dont play according to their history and prestige. They accept a passive role on the field even with smaller teams, they let the opposite team set the tempo (maybe because they are afraid of the criticism) they play position football covering spaces than going first time on the ball but on the longterm it is harmful because the team is not used in running and the team doesnt have the flow like other Premier League teams. A very big mistake they made in the summer is that the selling of #Scott_Mc_Tominay who in my opinion is a perfect box-to-box player with great Stamina and Positioning and they decided to keep Casemiro when he is not in the age neither has the ability to be be where he neesa to be. The same goes to Manuel Ugarte who has not adapted yet but who unequally good to his defensive game than his attacking. I hope Ruben Amorim choice is not due to the many Portugese players but because he can change the mentality and the choices taken for the squad. United 's Board brings players from very different environments mainly Serie A and Dutch football which is not easy to adjust their playing style. I think Man Utd should focus on British football and especially young players from academy like Garnacho, Mainoo who grew up this way have motive to show themselves and give it all on their Game. Unfortunately Premier League Market is very expensive which explains why big teams prefer to buy players whose market value is more close to their real value. But 2 players I think they can boost Man Utd game are #Jeremie_Frimpong of Bayer Leverkusen and #Carlos_Baleba of Brighton. With Amorim's arrival there is probability that Man Utd may move for #Rafael_Leao (who is a very gifted player but not with the charecteristics mentioned above) and #Viktor_Goykeres which is only a matter of time until he gets transferred to a Top Club. Some players that I personally believe dont fit with Man Utd project are Andre Onana, Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Manuel Ugarte, Mason Mount, Antony and Joshua Zirkzee

🏆 The list of the 25 finalists for the European Golden Boy – Absolute Best 2024 award have been revealed, which includes the top 20 from the latest October update of the Golden Boy Football Benchmark Index and the 5 Poste Italiane Wild Card selections chosen from the excluded players on the index from positions 21 to 100. 🔝 The player remaining on top of the list is FC Barcelona’s 17-year-old wonderkid Lamine Yamal, who has impressed the World recently, also winning the Euro 2024 with Spain and being named as the Young Player of The Tournament, just 1 day after turning 17. 🌍 The 25 finalists represent 13 countries, with France leading the way with 5 players, followed by Spain, England (4); and Türkiye and Brazil (2). With 7 candidates, the Premier League is the most represented league, ahead of La Liga (5) and Ligue 1 (4). Two clubs have three players among the finalists: Paris Saint-Germain (with 2 in the top 3) and Manchester United. The total market value of the 25 finalists exceeds one billion euros, amounting to €1,162.4 million. ⏳ From this moment on, the international jury of the European Golden Boy – composed of 50 journalists from across Europe – will choose the winner of the Absolute Best award from the 25 finalists. The winner will be announced during a press conference scheduled for November, along with the names of all the other award recipients. The final ceremony is set to take place on Monday, December 16, in Turin. 🤝 Powered by Tuttosport #goldenboy #footballbenchmark #football

Congratulations to Real Madrid for yet another UCL trophy! This victory has reignited the debate about the next Ballon d'Or winner. Many Real Madrid fans are advocating for Vinicius Jr., while others believe Jude Bellingham, La Liga's Player of the Season, is a strong contender. It's interesting to see why Jude Bellingham is often considered an obvious candidate while Vinicius Jr. needs more fan support. Statistically, Artem Dovbyk led La Liga with 32 goals and assists (G+A), followed by Bellingham with 25 G+A, and Vinicius Jr. with 20 G+A. Some argue that Bellingham had a brilliant start to the season but a sub-par second half, whereas Vinicius stepped up significantly in the latter stages, especially evident in the UCL knockouts and La Liga as well. Suggesting Jude had a better PR team helping him gain momentum for the POTS award. Jude is heavily advocated for the Ballon d'Or by English media and his own PR team, which has done an excellent job of elevating the 20-year-old to superstar status. This demonstrates the significant impact of social media presence on a player's value. As a fan of Jude Bellingham, I believe he will win a Ballon d'Or sooner or later, but perhaps not this year—unless he helps England win the Euros. What are your thoughts on this year's Ballon d'Or winner? #championsleague #realmadrid #judebellingham #viniciousjr #laliga #football #ucl #ballondor