When the rules of Association Football were first codified in the 19th century, minimal strategy was involved. Over half the players on any team were forwards, and games were high-scoring affairs ...

Hosted by Michael Bailey, revered football tactics writer Michael Cox is joined by more of The Athletic's brightest tactics and data analytics writers to break down the tactical and technical details ...

Football has never stood still, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the way tactics have evolved across the world’s top leagues. From the rigid formations of the past to today’s fluid, ...

Italian football is not what it used to be — and that’s not a bad thing. As a head coach and video analyst, I’ve watched a slow-burning revolution unfold over the past few seasons. Gone are the days ...

Italian football has long been synonymous with tactical mastery, and Serie A remains a proving ground for the world’s most innovative strategies. As the 2024-25 season unfolds, fans and analysts alike ...

The Spanish manager's football acumen came to the fore again away to Chelsea - he is succeeding in an unconventional style ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Fantasy Football Tactics Fantasy Football Tactics is a turn-based tactical football RPG in a fantasy setting. Move, pitch and throw the ball across the ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Final Football Tactics A turn-based tactical football game The Game of Roses podcast, along with Bachelor Nation, dissects the mechanics of the reality TV ...

I think it all boils down to me only really liking football games that have something different to offer. Sensible Soccer was simple and addictive with mates, Fever Pitch had weird special abilities ...