Football is undergoing a transformative change, driven by the increasing integration of data analytics. No longer just a tool for basic performance measurement, data analytics has become a sophisticated method that fundamentally reshapes tactical strategies, providing coaches and analysts with a deeper understanding of the game’s complexities. Understanding the Data Landscape Before diving into the …
Football is usually dubbed ‘the sport for all,’ but that is not to mean the beautiful game is void of controversies. The latest and significantly long-running disagreement in circles of the sport is the 2022 edition of the FIFA World Cup. Grumbles began when the Asian nation was awarded hosting rights back in 2010. Then, …
Both amateur and professional football leagues look down on those who attempt to give themselves an edge in an unfair way. A good example of this is steroids. If a footballer is caught using these types of substances it is common for them to receive a lifetime ban. When it comes to surgical procedures it …
Locker rooms are an important space for football players. These areas will be used for getting changed both before and after the match. There is also a communal aspect to them. Players can engage in conversation and receive motivational speeches from their coach. It is common to see locker rooms with very drab and boring …
People who have been watching professional football matches for several decades will have noticed some significant recent changes. It is surprising how many footballers used to be seen smoking while in the public spotlight. This changed when people began to realise the health hazards of cigarettes. These products often prevented athletes from reaching their full …
Betting on football matches is arguably one of the most attractive markets in recent years, especially with the ever-developing online betting industry. If looking for the best football accumulator bets, Europe is one continent that you should consider. The following are some of the top European football leagues to include on your bet slip whether …
As results for friendlies, qualifiers and other football competitions during the November 2020 international break stream in, another unpleasant stat is coming through. There is a notable spike in the number of positive covid-19 tests among players on international duty. Mohamed Salah and Mohamed Elneny tested positive while playing for Egypt. A few days earlier, …
Just the other day, former football players Dion Dublin and Graeme Souness came out to create awareness on the issue of osteoarthritis among retired players. The duo is running a campaign to help the many ex-footballers who are battling hip and knee joint pains. According to Jim Walker, a former Aston Villa physio, there are …
Arsenal Football Club, commonly referred to as “The Gunners”, was founded in October 1886, and they were initially known as Dial Square. Arsenal curre
Europe’s premier club football competition is down to its last four teams. Barcelona, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Ajax will do battle in the competition’s semi-finals, but who is looking best placed to win the tournament this year? Barcelona The Spaniards must be considered favourites to lift the Champions League trophy this year, partly because of …