Speed is often confused with insight. When I start running earlier than the others, I appear faster. – Johan Cruyff
“Football is a mind game. You play with your brain.”
Johan Cruyff was the best player in the world in the 1970s and is recognised as one of the great philosophers of the game.
Thomas Muller, a terrific example of the modern player describes himself as a Raumdeuter (interpreter of space)
“A good footballer is someone who can offer the perfect solution in an unpredictable situation.”
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is absolutely correct. A footballer is defined by decision-making as much as pure technical skills. The ability to see an opportunity and then execute accordingly is what makes the difference at any level of the game.
albania is one of several “minnows” who have qualified directly for next year’s european championships
The impressive performance of the so-called minnow nations has been one of the chief talking points at the Rugby World Cup.
Japan has been the headline act with three victories including a stunning upset of South Africa.
Introducing more game like activities generates better learning retention outcomes for young athletes
US studies have revealed the answer may be how athletes are training and learning.
With Guardiola’s arrival at Bayern Munich Philipp Lahm, a right back for much of his career, had to adjust to playing as the midfield pivot.
In order to give young players the best chance to succeed at the highest level, he or she must play in a range of positions through their junior years.
One was delivered by Manchester United, the other by marque striker Robert Lewandowski. Both represented all that is great about the game of football – collective and individual brilliance.
