The illustrious career of Kazuyoshi Miura is, no doubt, one of the most unique careers in the history of football. The Japanese forward, born in 1967, has enjoyed a remarkable career that has lasted over 40 years, making 705 appearances (at the time of writing). Miura also inspired a very popular anime, selling over 90…
Gone are the days of Gary Neville, Cafu, and Roberto Carlos. In recent eras of the beautiful game, the traditional fullback was the widest in the defensive line, getting forward and defending up and down the pitch, sticking to their traditional position. However, in recent times managers have trialled wingbacks in a more inverted fashion….
In football, surprises often come from the unlikeliest of places. FC Vaduz, a club based in the small principality of Liechtenstein, is a prime example. Despite playing in the Swiss football league system and currently residing in the second tier— the Swiss Challenge League—Vaduz frequently finds itself competing in European tournaments. This peculiar scenario stems…
Senegalese international Sadio Mane is set to link up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr. Mane has had an unsettled first season at Bayern Munich where he only scored seven and assisted five in 25 appearances. Thomas Tuchel has also recently stated that Mane is not as good as other players in his position, with…
Mohammed Kudus is close to joining Brighton, according to sources close to Attacking Football. However, the fee for the player remains unknown. The Ghanaian would sign for the Seagulls as a replacement for Alexis Mac Allister. The World Cup winner left the club to join Liverpool for a reported £35m fee. Kudus currently plays his…
In the eighteen months since his tearful farewell to Manchester United, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is yet to have found a new project. Speaking recently for the first time since his departure, he said: “It has to be something special. A new culture. Or a club that really excites me.” In a year marred by a…
2023 is the year that marks the end of the greatest footballing era of all time. As Ronaldo, Messi, and more leaves European football.
What is the WM formation? How has Guardiola used a century-old tactic to turn around his side’s fortunes this season?
