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Euro 2012 Focus: Italy Squad Selection

by Cristiano Acconci at Jumanne, Mei 15 2012 15:06
Euro 2012 Focus: Italy Squad Selection Italy is a country of football managers, and before every single friendly match that the national team plays, all those managers discuss the squad, not to mention what happens before big events such as the European Championships or the World Cup. Sacchi, Zoff, Trapattoni and Lippi know that very wel...
Categories: Player Focus

Are Inter and Gasperini going the right way?

by Cristiano Acconci at Jumanne, Sep 6 2011 16:12
Are Inter and Gasperini going the right way? “Non Vincete Mai! (You never win)” Was the chant that Inter Milan’s opposition fans, especially those from AC Milan, sang to Inter at every match before the 2006 Calcio scandal. Fourteen titles later, including the 2010 Champions League, that same chant is only but a mirage, but In...
Categories: Player Focus | Team Focus

Italian National Team Moves Into the Future

by Cristiano Acconci at Jumanne, Ago 9 2011 11:46
Italian National Team Moves Into the Future Former champions Italy battle current world champions Spain in a match that will potentially show how far the Azzurri have come under Cesare Prandelli. When new coach Prandelli was appointed after Italy’s horrendous WC 2010 display, he vowed to rejuvenate and improve his side’s style of ...
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Gasperini and the 'New' Inter

by Cristiano Acconci at Ijumaa, Jul 1 2011 11:45
Gasperini and the 'New' Inter Gian Piero Gasperini's appointment to Inter has sparked a lot of headlines. Half of the headlines were about how he was Inter’s fifth choice, and the other half was about his 3-4-3 tactical approach. There is not much sense debating whether Gasperini was fifth, or fourth choice because that is...
Categories: Team Focus

Dribbling Masters of Europe

by Cristiano Acconci at Jumanne, Jun 14 2011 11:08
Dribbling Masters of Europe One of the most attractive aspects of football in the modern game is witnessing great players dribble past opponents while leaving them embarrassed. It brings joy to us fans, and ultimately makes that team or player popular; considering they don't lose the ball half the time. If this is the case, it...
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Statistical Weak Points for the Top Three in Serie A

by Cristiano Acconci at Jumanne, Jun 7 2011 12:31
Statistical Weak Points for the Top Three in Serie A This years transfer season is about to officially open soon and there is a lot of movement predicted this year, especially in Serie A. From a statistical point of view there are a few ways to find out what area's a team is weak in and where they should improve. One way is to look at player performan...
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Barcelona vs. Manchester United Combined All Star XI

by Cristiano Acconci at Alhamisi, Mei 26 2011 17:16
Barcelona vs. Manchester United Combined All Star XI If both teams were to merge together and form an All Star XI, there is no doubt that the final product would be a tremendously powerful force. From a subjective point of view, there could be numerous opinions on this particular topic. Is Puyol better than Vidic? Or is Villa a better finisher than He...
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Lille’s Attacking Trident - Ligue 1’s version of “Barcelona”

by Cristiano Acconci at Ijumaa, Mei 20 2011 15:07
Lille’s Attacking Trident - Ligue 1’s version of “Barcelona” Lique 1 has produced an abundance of quality wingers in the past couple of years and it is not hard to see why. This seasons Lique 1 2010/11 campaign shows why wingers strive in this league. Out of 20 teams, 18 use formations that encourage the role of wingers. Sochaux and Arles are only 2 teams tha...
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Serie A Goal Scoring Masters

by Cristiano Acconci at Ijumaa, Mei 13 2011 15:13
Serie A Goal Scoring Masters Not too long ago Serie A was typified as a league that focused and mastered defending while avoiding beautiful/attacking football. To be honest not much as changed except one major thing, defending got poorer. Nevertheless, Serie A can be proud of is its abundance of natural goal scorers. Serie A is...
Categories: Player Focus | League Focus

Barcelona and Messi Deliver Again

by Cristiano Acconci at Jumatano, Apr 27 2011 21:54
Barcelona and Messi Deliver Again OverviewIt took 75 minutes for this year's 4th El Clasico to produce a spark of excitement. Before Messi's instinctive tap-in which gave Barcelona a 1-0 lead, Pinto (Barcelona's reserve keeper), Pepe, and Mourinho had all been sent off. Also there were yellow cards for Arbeloa, Ramos (suspended for ...