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Football, a globally cherished sport, embodies a set of universal rules and principles. Teams strive to score goals while adhering to these laws, and coaches play a pivotal role in training players to master the intricacies of attacking, defending, and transitioning between these phases. To enhance player skills, coaches often employ variations of the game, deviating from the traditional 11v11 format. These modifications serve as tools for improvement, focusing on specific aspects such as individual behavior tendencies, decision-making, and technical execution. In the pursuit of refining player abilities, coaches introduce constraints or modifications to training sessions. These alterations, rooted in the 11v11 game but tailored to elicit desired behaviors, impact perception, decision-making, and execution of football actions. However, the challenge lies in striking a balance; overemphasizing or neglecting certain aspects may hinder overall player development. A delicate equilibrium is...

  16 th July 2020, Zidane is seen crying tears of joy with his consort David Bettoni as moments ago Benzema had scored a brace to secure Real Madrid their 34 th league title after what had been Zidane’s most testing 38 games at Real Madrid as a coach. A season in which even the most loyal of his fans were questioning if he should have risked his 3-peat legacy to save Real Madrid, or Perez should have gone for the likes of Conte or Mourinho who are more tactically astute according to a large number of fans. Real Madrid went on to lose the CL Quarterfinal 2 nd leg to Manchester City but everyone at the club thought that the worst is behind them and the next season will be easier with Hazard and Asensio returning and other youngsters taking up more responsibility Here we are 9 months later, 2 days before a Champions League semifinal against Chelsea and 6 days from a game that will decide our destiny in La Liga. What happened between these 9 months from winning the league and bein...

Kai Havertz – A Footballing Genius The 20 year old German wonder kid came to limelight when he became the youngest debutant for Bayer Leverkusen in 2016. Getting a consistent role in the side he also became the youngest player to play 50 Bundesliga Games. The 2018/19 season under Peter Bosz was a breakthrough season for the youngster as he managed to convert his ability into numbers by getting 20 goals and 7 assists in 42 games. Havertz along with Julian Brandt became a deadly duo under Bosz which fired Leverkusen into a Champions League Spot. Kai Havertz has a lot of qualities to describe but the one which stands out the most is his Footballing IQ, the ability to make split second decisions with regards to his positioning, movement and passing and as a result he is often used as an outlet to start counter attacks. He is also a very versatile midfielder who can easily slot into different positions in the midfield. There are very few things that the youngster can’t...

" Superb ball control , accurate passing and intelligent positional play "  Which team comes to you mind when you read these words ? Manchester City ? Barcelona ? Liverpool ?  These words were used by the media for the Indian Hockey team which defeated  Britain in the Olympic Final , 1948.  The Indian team played in wet weather and a muddy ground on August 12, 1948 - 3 days before the Independence Day. The captain of the team Kishan Lal and vice-captain K.D Singh Babu played the game barefoot to cope with the slippery surface.   The Great Balbir Singh scored a brace as India won the final 4-0 to bring home Independent India's first Olympic gold  medal 💜

2016 Olympic Games 2017 World Championship 2018 World Championship 2018 Commonwealth Games 2018 Asian Games PV Sindhu lost in the final of all these major tournaments before coming to the World Championship this year. With critics questioning her mental fortitude to take the final step , even her most ardent fans had started doubting her. PV Sindhu must have had these doubts herself , but she kept grinding out results and reaching these situations as many times as possible. She reached the final of the World Championship this year again defeating World No.3 Chen Yufei with relative ease and then went on to dismiss her opponent Okuhara in the final 21-7 , 21-7 to win the title. However, her real challenge was overcoming Tai Tzu-Ying in the Quarterfinals. Losing the first game 21-12, she held her nerves to make a stunning comeback and win the next two 23-21 , 21-19. PV Sindhu's consistency and perseverance has allowed her to get past the final hurdle and become a World...

Julian Brandt - The Baby Face Jewel Borrusia Dortmund signed the young German winger/attacking midfielder from Bayer Leverkusen , after having a breakthrough season under Peter Bosz . Peter Bosz changed his position from winger to being in the midfield alongside Kai Havertz to increase his involvement in the game. This partnership brought great success to Leverkusen as they finished 4th in the league and managed to secure a place in Champions League . Julian's main strength lies in his awareness of the space around him , and his verticality ( the tendency to find forward passes which create chances ). He is also gifted with the ability to deal with pressure allowing him to operate in tight spaces in the midfield without losing possession. The young midfielder also plays an important part in the build up by coming deep to help his teammates. He has the ability to transition the play from defence to attack in a matter of seconds by finding the right pass. Dortmun u...

"As long as we still have the possibility, we have to fight for it" - Xabi Alonso . Xabi Alonso recently won his first trophy as a manager after his Real Madrid U13 side won the league title. There is a strong belief in the club and the fans that Xabi Alonso will make a great manager. This belief stems from the fact that Alonso adapted to different tactical setups and managers seamlessly in his playing career. His ability to read the game , dictate the tempo and organize play will all be helpful in his managerial career. Xabi Alonso didn't just adapt to various systems but he also was a crucial cog in each one of them. He was present in the Liverpool team that made the Miracle of Istanbul possible , He was present in Mourinho's scintillating counter attacking side and also in Pep Guardiola's possesion oriented Bayern Munich which dominated Germany. He was also part of the Spanish side which won 2 Euros and a World Cup and was almost invincible. Xabi w...

Daniel Ceballos Fernández - Arsenal ( 1 year loan ) Flair. Spain’s star at the U-21 Euros and Real Madrid’s future midfield prospect Ceballos joined Arsenal for a year long loan to continue his development. While this is only a temporary signing for Arsenal, they’ve missed a player of this profile since Santi Cazorla’s exit. The midfielder who came to fame playing in Real Betis under Quique Setién is known for his ability to progress play in the final third using his excellent ball-carrying skills. He is also a relentless engine while pressing the opponent team which will help Unai Emery’s side in defence. Dani Ceballos is a midfielder who binds the entire team together by seamlessly transitioning from defence to attack and vice-versa In Ceballos, Emery will have a midfielder who is as press-resistant as it gets and can get out of difficult situations using his technical abilities. Granit Xhaka, Matteo Guendozi and Dani Ceballos in the midfield would compliment eac...

 Aaron Wan-Bissaka   – Manchester United YOUNG. DEFENSIVELY SOLID. ENGLISH. Ticking all three boxes, Wan-Bissaka was the obvious choice for the right-back position at Manchester United after having a breakthrough year for Crystal Palace under Roy Hodgson. Nicknamed as Spider while growing up, AWB used to play as a forward during his initial years at Crystal Palace academy. After transitioning to a full-back he got his chance to represent Crystal Palace first team in 2017/18 season due to an injury crisis. Impressing everyone with his pace and defensive abilities, he won the Crystal Palace young player of the season in just 3 months of his debut. Wan-Bissaka cemented his place in the Palace side last season and announced himself as one of the best young fullbacks in the league. He had the second highest interceptions in the league and was only behind Idrisa Gueye and Wilfred Ndidi in successful tackles. He was also one of the best 1v1 defenders in the l...

Rodri - Sergio Busquets 2.0  Rodrigo Hernández Cascante  a.k.a  Rodri - Manchester City  Playing under Diego Simeone last season for Atletico Madrid , Rodri shined in his position as a DM (Defensive Midfielder) and grabbed attention as he was named by many as ' Sergio Busquets 2.0' which prompted Manchester City to sign him for a fee of 70mn Euros by paying his release clause.  Pep Guardiola's sides revolve around having a DM who is technically well equipped and with Fernandinho turning 34 they were looking for a young replacement and Rodri ticks all boxes. Typical of a Spanish midfielder, Rodri also has the ability to retain posession under pressure using his body orientation and first touch. Under Guardiola, Rodri will also be allowed more freedom to bring his creative side into play and dictate play from the midfield.  He also has the defensive awareness required for a DM which helps him to break attacks from opposition and recover the ball to...

Tanguy Ndombele Tanguy Ndombélé for Lyon during the 2018-19 Ligue 1 season: • Most take-ons • Most fouls won • Most tackles won • Most passes into the final third The most complete young midfielder in Europe right now . He can play either as a CDM or a CM in different systems due to his very versatile skill set. A box to box midfielder who uses his physique to shield the ball from the opponents and get away from difficult situations. His USP is his ability to transition from defence to attack by using his excellent positional awareness and a brilliant first touch. He uses his close control and dribbling to create spaces and uses his wide range of passing ability to exploit those spaces. He has had issues with his consistency in the past but that is a common thread among young midfielders who play with so much flair. Playing at Lyon this season he has held his own even against the superior midfielders of Manchester City and Barcelona. Many of the top clubs in Europe in...

“He was one of the best players in our home base and probably the best of recent years. What makes it worst is that I know he’s very good.” - One of Kubo’s coaches in Barça’s La Masia after he signed for Real Madrid: Takefusa Kubo joined Barcelona in 2011 and stunned everyone with his extraordinary ability. His dribbling and finishing earned him the title of " The Japanese Messi" However due to a UEFA ruling on Barcelona for under age signings he had to go back to Japan . He kept shining there and attracted global attention , and it was deemed that he will return to Barcelona but Real Madrid swooped in at the right moment and signed him up for free due to their swiftness and efficiency. The one aspect that stands out the most about him is his confidence. He truly believes that he belongs amongst the Elite. Coming to his footballing abilities , he's a technically gifted player. He has a first touch that is second to very few youngsters in the game and...