Tactics

Rodri could start as Flick weighs Valencia changes

Hansi Flick may rotate Barcelona again at Mestalla, with Rodri, Eric Garcia and Lamine Yamal among the main selection doubts.

Flick's tactical masterpiece at Barça

Barcelona have started the season without a natural Lewandowski replacement, but Hansi Flick has leaned on tactical switches and multi-role players.

Mourinho faces star-management test at Real Madrid

Carlos Carpio says the main challenge is getting Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior to fit together, with ego also a factor.

Where and how should Rodri play for Barça?

Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 to lift first trophy

Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard struck as Mikel Arteta's side won the English Super Cup.

La Liga to use connected ball technology from 2027-28

The Spanish league says it will become the first national competition to run the system across every match for a full season.

Barcelona announce new Google partnership for fans

Gemini becomes Barça's official consumer AI partner, with Pixel named the club's official mobile partner.

Premier League set for lowest-experience managerial season

Only three English coaches are set to begin the season in the Premier League, with 11 managers taking charge of clubs they joined less than a year ago.

Messi's Incredible Free-Kick Record Since Turning 30

Updated figures show Lionel Messi has scored more direct free-kicks after turning 30 than before it.

New Football Rule Targets Hidden Time-Outs

Mourinho Is Building the Most Fearsome Team in the World

England players furious with Tuchel’s late-game changes

Telegraph reports say several England players were shocked by Thomas Tuchel’s substitutions in the 2026 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina.