This World Cup will not be like any other for a multitude of off-pitch reasons. On the pitch, Leeds United head coach and The Athletic guest writer Jesse Marsch has described international and club ...

When the rules of Association Football were first codified in the 19th century, minimal strategy was involved. Over half the players on any team were forwards, and games were high-scoring affairs ...

The Spanish manager's football acumen came to the fore again away to Chelsea - he is succeeding in an unconventional style ...

Italian football has long been synonymous with tactical mastery, and Serie A remains a proving ground for the world’s most innovative strategies. As the 2024-25 season unfolds, fans and analysts alike ...

This study examined how Problem-Based Learning (PBL) combined with Screen-Based Simulation (SBS) affects undergraduate football players' tactical decision-making, tactical skills, and engagement. The ...

Analysing Wilfried Nancy's tactical approach, why his Columbus Crew side impressed and what he is trying to create at Celtic.

Coach Kim Sang-sik's decisive personnel changes, combined with the decision to push the team higher up and apply greater ...

Craig Bellamy gives an insight into life as Wales head coach as he sits down with BBC Sport Wales' Feast of Football podcast.

The sport of Italian football is more than simply a game; it’s a beautiful symphony of skill, strategy and emotion that has ...

For example, Benfica's strategic decision to prioritize defensive responsibilities limited Famalicão's ability to create scoring chances. In football, such tactical approaches can often lead to a ...