Football Stats & Analysis
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Argentina survived Egypt in Atlanta, but their defense looks broken
Argentina completed a historic comeback from 2-0 down against Egypt, but their underlying metrics point …
3 months ago
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Why Arsenal are signing a goalkeeper who has played zero minutes in a year
Arsenal's free transfer signing of Illan Meslier raises tactical questions after the former Leeds goalkeeper …
3 months ago
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Why England's open midfield could derail their World Cup run
England are conceding 1.57 expected goals per 90 under Thomas Tuchel, exposing a structural spacing …
3 months ago
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Why Andoni Iraola is the tactical antidote to Liverpool's stagnation
Replacing Slot's slow possession, Andoni Iraola's pressing system generated 68 shot-ending turnovers, signaling a return …
3 months ago
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England's defensive cracks at the Azteca should worry Thomas Tuchel
England's 3-2 win against Mexico masked severe tactical flaws, prompting Wayne Rooney to warn against …
3 months ago
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Why England's Bellingham and Kane dependency is a tactical trap
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have scored 90.9% of England's World Cup goals, but Thomas …
3 months ago
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England and Belgium show that keeping the ball is a World Cup trap
England moved on with just 31% possession, while the USA's 51.5% possession led to a …
3 months ago
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After the Chelsea disaster, Liam Rosenior faces a fascinating test at Paris FC
After his historic collapse at Chelsea, Liam Rosenior returns to France with Paris FC to …
3 months ago
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The brutal numbers that show how Cristiano Ronaldo held Portugal back
Cristiano Ronaldo finished the 2026 World Cup with zero dribbles and an Expected Assists tally …
3 months ago
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How the Balogun circus broke the US team in Seattle
For all the political theater surrounding Folarin Balogun, the striker's 19 touches in Seattle tell …
3 months ago
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England's high-altitude escape at the Azteca hides a dangerous tactical decay
Jude Bellingham's 98-second double fired England past Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca, but key statistics …
3 months ago
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FIFA's Balogun U-turn has broken the World Cup's tactical integrity
Donald Trump's intervention to lift Folarin Balogun's red card gives the USMNT a forty-two percent …
3 months ago
Why the USMNT is falling into a tactical trap against Belgium
A statistical deep-dive into the USMNT's passive defensive structure and how Belgium's midfield rotation has …
3 months ago
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USA and Belgium face a high-stakes tactical chess match in Seattle
A statistical analysis of the tactical and political battles shaping the World Cup round-of-16 match …
3 months ago
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Why FIFA is on the verge of a civil war over Folarin Balogun
As England escapes the Azteca, FIFA's shock decision to lift Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban …
3 months ago
France are boring their way to another World Cup final
Didier Deschamps has France grinding out ugly wins at the 2026 World Cup, but don't …
3 months ago
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Why Norway's TV deal exposes the commercial failure of Scottish football
While Scotland settle for a £30m TV deal, Norway's £57m package exposes the commercial complacency …
3 months ago
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Why England's chaotic victory at the Azteca is a warning sign
England survived Mexico at the Azteca, but the underlying numbers suggest Thomas Tuchel's tactical setup …
3 months ago
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Why Carlo Ancelotti's passive tactics broke Brazil against Norway
Brazil's passive midblock yielded a PPDA of 18.4 against Norway, marking a historic low in …
3 months ago
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Thomas Tuchel is walking England straight into an Azteca trap
Thomas Tuchel's right-back crisis and the Azteca altitude have created a tactical bottleneck that England …
3 months ago