Paraguay’s World Cup Review: From Humiliation To A Historic Win
By Louis Smith.
Paraguay's return to the World Cup for the first time in 16 years was very positive for them, and their people were very proud of t [...]
Southampton’s Ben Garner On Jurgen Klopp, Signing Bundesliga Players And Tonda Eckert’s Qualities
An interview with Ben Garner, who has been assistant head coach of EFL Championship club Southampton since January 2026, by Ben McFadyean for WFi.
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The Rise Of Data-Driven Scouting In Modern Football Analysis
Football scouting used to rely on a trained eye, a notebook and a gut feeling formed over ninety minutes in a cold stand. That world hasn't disappeare [...]
Argentina Equal Unwanted Germany Record With World Cup Final Defeat To Spain
Argentina joined Germany in holding one of the least desirable records in FIFA World Cup history after suffering a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Spain i [...]
Mind Games: The Psychological Warfare of Football Penalty Shootouts
A penalty shootout is a nerve-wracking and dramatic moment, probably one of the most tense in a match. When a goalkeeper and a penalty taker face each [...]
Youri Tielemans Looks Like Manchester United’s Smartest Summer Signing
Manchester United have made plenty of eye-catching signings over the years, but their move for Youri Tielemans feels like one built on logic rather th [...]
Wouter Vrancken Encouraged By Hearts Preparation Ahead of Champions League Qualification Campaign
Wouter Vrancken believes Hearts are beginning to produce exactly what he has been demanding as attention turns fully towards Tuesday night’s Champions [...]
Argentina’s Grit Meets Spain’s Elegance In World Cup Final Clash
Argentina and Spain will battle it out in the 2026 World Cup final after Argentina's impressive fightback victory over England in Atlanta on Wednesday [...]
Will A Period Of Transition Unsettle Newcastle’s Chances of European Qualification?
The 2025-26 season will be one that Newcastle United fans would like to forget about in a hurry. Disappointing Premier League performances eventually [...]
Klopp’s Plan For Germany – And What He Thinks About Working With Völler
By Ben McFadyean.
While all of German football waits with bated breath for the appointment of a new national team manager, Jürgen Klopp has provide [...]
Uruguay World Cup Review: Disappointment From Start To Finish
By Louis Smith.
Uruguay were the only South American team not to make it out of the group stage, in what was a very disappointing campaign from La [...]
Brazil World Cup Review: Old Problems Return as Future Questions Begin
By Louis Smith.
Brazil's World Cup campaign began with a bit of scepticism about how they might perform after a bizarre qualifying campaign and mix [...]
Brazil’s World Cup Exit Signals The Need For A New Beginning But Is Carlo Ancelotti The Right Man To Lead It?
Brazil’s hopes of ending their long wait for a sixth FIFA World Cup came to another painful conclusion at the 2026 tournament as a last-16 defeat to N [...]
Could 2026 Be The Year For A Shock Winner of the World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is approaching the business end of the competition, with the champions crowned at the MetLife Stadium in just over two weeks. [...]