How long does it take for a tactical aspect to become vintage? Perhaps Liverpool still doesn’t control games like they used to, but they can rely on its right-sided flexibility to unlock super compact...

Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp do not know how to disappoint. Shaking off any malaise from the World Cup, their men produced a thriller in which the more dominant outfit got their way. Tactical analys...

The passing of the torch or the crowning of a glorious legacy? Two stars graced the grandest global stages in a fixture whose symbolic significance would dominate the narrative. Only one could take ho...

Croatia achieved a memorable victory over Morocco and secured the bronze medal in the process. The repeat of the goalless Group F draw was a tense affair, with both teams having their moments, but Cro...

Morocco have not shied away from any challenge and did not shrink in this fixture either. The setback of an early deficit did not dissuade them from showing other weapons in their armory, but the shar...

Croatia’s midfield is their biggest strength, and they had their fair share of possession here while struggling to threaten in forward areas. Argentina were happy to let this happen, knowing that they...

Though Portugal were the heavy favorites coming into the game, they were no match for the Moroccans’ perfect defensive setup. They completely restricted Portugal’s final third play and even nicked an ...

England went behind early on to Aurélien Tchouaméni’s long range effort and found it difficult to break through France’s flexible defensive scheme in the first half. After the break Gareth Southgate’s...

Lionel Messi brought his absolute best and a well-organized Argentina looked all but qualified for the semi-finals on a two-goal lead. Until the ultimate all-in rendition of a plan B hit them in the f...

France and England have not always appeased fans but now compete as two of the favorites to claim the trophy. This preview shows how their leaders have followed similar paths to reach the quarter-fina...