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Andres Iniesta has announced his retirement from professional football but goes out as a true legend of the game
Adam Bate 08/10/24 8:00am

The genius of Iniesta: What made him so great?

Following the news that former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta has retired at 40, Adam Bate pays tribute to a genius.

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka has been brilliant for some time now but the signs are that he is getting better
Adam Bate 07/10/24 2:06pm

How sensational Saka is still improving for Arsenal

Bukayo Saka's improving creativity for Arsenal, Manchester City's reliance on long-range shots and Kaoru Mitoma's masterclass feature in The Debrief.

Fortuna Dusseldorf banner reading Fortuna is Everything ahead of the game against FC Koln
Adam Bate 03/10/24 12:00pm

How Fortuna let fans in for free - and transformed their fortunes

Fortuna Dusseldorf will host 52,000 supporters this Sunday as they top Germany's second division. Find out how they changed everything by letting the fans in for free.

Dwight McNeil starred for Everton in their win over Crystal Palace
Adam Bate 30/09/24 9:00am

McNeil's new role, Kulusevski's creativity and Gravenberch's running

Adam Bate picks out the creative numbers behind Dwight McNeil and Dejan Kulusevski's form in new roles as well as Ryan Gravenberch's ball-carrying.

Xabi Alonso took Bayer Leverkusen to the Bundesliga title by reframing the mentality within the squad
Adam Bate 25/09/24 9:00am

Intrinsic motivation: How Leverkusen recruited a title-winning team

Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen won the Bundesliga title after a shift in their recruitment strategy, explains sporting director Simon Rolfes.

Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan and Rico Lewis are all options to take on Rodri's role at Manchester City
Adam Bate 25/09/24 8:50am

Who could possibly replace Rodri at Man City?

With Pep Guardiola confirming Rodri's season is over, what are Manchester City's options to replace him in midfield? We assess the candidates...

Adam Bate 24/09/24 7:00am

Why Villa boss Emery is much more than a great tactician

Unai Emery shares stories of rolling dice to pick his team and buying books for his players as Adam Bate explores the psychology behind the Aston Villa manager's success.

Luis Diaz scored twice as Liverpool beat Bournemouth 3-0 at Anfield
Adam Bate 23/09/24 11:52am

Diaz transformed at Liverpool under Slot

Adam Bate picks out some of the stats from the weekend including Luis Diaz's finishing, Adama Traore's end product and Cameron Archer's struggles.

RB Leipzig duo Xavi Simons and Antonio Nusa celebrate during the win over Bayer Leverkusen
Adam Bate 20/09/24 9:00am

Leipzig's magic model for developing elite talent continues

No club in Europe develops young talent like RB Leipzig. Could it take them to the Bundesliga title? We talk to sporting director Marcel Schafer to find out more...

Serhou Guirassy is unveiled as Borussia Dortmund's new striker following his move from VfB Stuttgart
Adam Bate 19/09/24 10:25am

Dortmund demands ahead of Guirassy’s Stuttgart return

Borussia Dortmund's new signing Serhou Guirassy faces former club VfB Stuttgart on Sunday but can he replicate his heroics of last season? We analyse his chances...

Nuno Espirito Santo's masterclass undid Liverpool as Nottingham Forest won at Anfield
Adam Bate 16/09/24 9:00am

Nuno's fast breaks, Duran's strike, Nketiah's impact

In The Debrief, Adam Bate assesses Nuno Espirito's Anfield masterclass, talks to Unai Emery about Jhon Duran and looks at Eddie Nketiah’s impact.

Could the changes at Manchester United help evolve the sporting director role in English football?
Adam Bate 10/09/24 10:30am

How sporting director role is still evolving in English football

The sporting director model has been embraced by English football but there are still teething problems, clashes and issues of accountability.

The Munich clock outside Old Trafford is a lasting memorial to the events of 1958
Adam Bate 05/09/24 10:00am

Munichs: Loss of Busby Babes was a national tragedy

In conversation with Sky Sports, David Peace opens up on his new novel about the 1958 air disaster that killed 23 people, including eight Manchester United players.

Pep Guardiola's relationship with Juanma Lillo is important to Manchester City's success
Adam Bate 05/09/24 10:00am

What makes a good assistant manager? Top bosses tell us...

From Juanma Lillo at Man City to all the way down the pyramid, what makes a good assistant manager? We speak to the bosses to find out.

Pedro Martins discusses his career in football including coaching Ederson and Raphinha
Adam Bate 04/09/24 9:38am

Martins: Game-changer Ederson and anarchic Raphinha

Portuguese coach Pedro Martins shares his memories of working with Brazil internationals Ederson and Raphinha, and reports linking him with jobs in England.

Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle are producing world-class talent but how exactly are they able to do it?
Adam Bate 04/09/24 10:00am

Inside the Ecuador club producing world-class talent

As another young prodigy emerges from Independiente del Valle in Ecuador, Adam Bate finds out why this club is now producing some of the best talent in the world.

Former Charlton and Swindon manager Ben Garner is now coaching at Right to Dream [Credit: Right to Dream]
Adam Bate 03/09/24 10:00am

Garner living the dream as he finds purpose in elite academy

"There is a purpose here beyond winning, beyond money." Ben Garner opens up on why he has walked away from life in English football's lower leagues.

Man City's Kevin De Bruyne is being used in a different position by Pep Guardiola this season
Adam Bate 02/09/24 7:42am

De Bruyne's new role from the left explained

Adam Bate's tactical observations from the weekend, including Kevin De Bruyne's positioning, Ryan Gravenberch's running and Craig Dawson's return.

Brotherly love or sibling rivalry? Erik ten Hag and Arne Slot face off when Manchester United take on Liverpool
Adam Bate 29/08/24 1:40pm

Ten Hag vs Slot: A rivalry in the making

Erik ten Hag says people were 'overly lyrical' about Arne Slot's Feyenoord. Does their reunion in Manchester have the makings of a rivalry to remember?

 Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been making the runs for Everton but his colleagues cannot seem to find him
Adam Bate 26/08/24 10:06am

Calvert-Lewin's thankless task in struggling Everton side

Adam Bate sifts through the numbers from the weekend, including Dominic Calvert-Lewin's unseen runs and Martin Odegaard’s pressing.

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