In the build-up to the 2023 Champions League Final, Pep Guardiola reminded his Manchester City players of a simple truth, that finals are meant to be difficult, and freedom comes from trust. His message, “Just shoot,” became more than tactical advice, it was leadership in its purest form

Government funding may finally give Irish football the resources it has long needed, but money alone will not raise standards. Progress will depend on who fills these new full time roles, how they use them, and whether Irish football demands more than box ticking. Real development starts with standards, and with people who care enough to uphold them.

Kick offs are no longer just routine restarts. More teams are kicking the ball straight out from kick off to gain territory, but Porto showed a smarter twist this weekend.

Discover the truth behind Pep Guardiola’s football philosophy. Many coaches believe “playing out from the back” defines his style, but Guardiola’s approach is all about smart decision making.

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Struggle isn’t a sign of failure, it’s a sign of real learning. Easy success may feel good in the moment, but lasting knowledge comes from effort.

In the modern game, a coach's identity isn’t just defined by what they say, it's revealed in how their team plays. But too often, training sessions become disconnected from the style of football we want to see on match day. This article explores how a constraint-led approach to session design can bridge that gap.

Discover how Pep Guardiola has once again evolved Manchester City’s tactical identity. In this breakdown of City’s Club World Cup clash with Juventus, we explore Guardiola’s latest innovation—wide players moving inside to dominate central spaces.