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Johan Cruyff once said, “Quality without results is pointless. Results without quality is boring.” Now looking at the current state of Barcelona, which half of the belief do you see being practiced at the club? An imperative at Barcelona, winning is only acceptable if the performance accompanying it is supreme. Possession is the name of the game and without the ball, …

Juventus could pay less for Albert Gudmundsson than Genoa expects to make from his departure. The attacker is on the radar of almost every top Serie A club, and Juve is keen to ensure he joins them. Genoa has been selling some of its best talents, so they have money and are willing to wait for a good fee from …

On Wednesday (May 29), Barcelona officially announced Hansi Flick as their new manager. The German tactician has signed a two-year contract with the Catalan outfit and will replace Xavi in the dugout next season. Below, we will take a brief look at Flick’s managerial journey and see what Barca can expect from their new head coach. Highlights of Hansi Flick’s …

Formation graphics dominate a lot of thinking about how we view our teams, tactically. I think most Arsenal fans would view the team as playing in a 433 and that isn’t incorrect. I think a large number of supporters also appreciate that formations are fluid and look different in and out of possession. Sometimes your thinking changes a lot when …

As I said I would do, when we knew who the new Chelsea manager was going to be, whoever that was, I would try and provide some positive insights and I will be backing them fully. Whilst yes I still fully believe this is a HUGE risk and I have MASSIVE concerns about this appointment, I will support Enzo Maresca …

Leeds United have announced that Red Bull has bought a minority stake in the club and will take over as shirt sponsors from next season. The club’s name, club logo and the name of Elland Road will not be affected by the deal, however, unlike those of RB Leipzig in Germany, Red Bull Salzburg in Austria and MLS side New …

In what was a nail-biting showdown from Athens on Wednesday night, Olympiacos got their hands on a maiden piece of European silverware as they secured a 1-0 victory against Fiorentina in extra-time. With the Greek giants only having to travel down the road for their date with destiny, we were treated to a battle that was high on intensity but …

Newcastle United have today announced that they have extended the contract of goalkeeper Mark Gillespie until the end of the 2023/24 season. Gillespie has made just three appearances for Newcastle since joining in 2020, all coming in the Carabao Cup in his first season, though that’s simply the nature of being a third choice keeper. With Martin Dubravka expected to …

May 30 – The Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) has opened applications for its SIGA Youth Council (SYC). Established in 2020, the SYC aims to engage the youth in SIGA’s sports governance reform agenda, and offer aspiring young leaders a platform to have their voices heard on Sport Integrity issues. This will be the third cycle of the SIGA Youth …

Barcelona continue to map out their strategies for the summer transfer window, awaiting clarity from La Liga over a return to the 1:1 ruling, which would give them the freedom to operate in the market. A top-level pivot is an absolute priority for the Catalan heavyweights, with Joshua Kimmich at the top of the wishlist, while a deal for Guido …