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Erling Haaland in his first public training session with Borussia Dortmund.
Articles | Premier League

Why Is Haaland So Good?

Marco Verch, CC BY 2.0 Norwegian forward Erling Braut Haaland is one of the most discussed footballers on the planet. Having broken the record for the fewest number of games needed to score 20 Champions League goals at the ripe age of 20, it was always clear that Haaland was destined for greatness. So why…

Jude Bellingham playing in a match for Borussia Dortmund against FC Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2020.
Articles | La Liga

How Good Is Jude Bellingham?

Vyacheslav Evdokimov, CC BY-SA 3.0 GFDL, via Wikimedia Commons When Birmingham City retired the number 22 shirt after English midfielder Jude Bellingham left the club in 2020, a few eyebrows were raised. It seemed liked the club had made the decision a little too hastily, with Bellingham’s potential not being made quite clear, but it…

A football match during a World Cup competition.
Articles | General Football Knowledge | Tactics and Analysis

What Are Phases of Play in Football?

What Are Phases of Play in Football? The four main phases of play in football are the build-up phase, progression phase, creation phase and the transition phase. Three of these phases represent different thirds of the pitch – the build up phase takes place in the first third, the progression phase in the second third…