Tag: Analysis

JUNE 24TH 2026

By Ankush Mallick

The topic of corners and set pieces has been hotly contested in English football over the past couple of years....

By Ankush Mallick

There is no broader sports metaphor than calling a player the “quarterback” of their team. It can mean culturally —...

By Ankush Mallick

Harry Kane looks at his very best at this World Cup. It may seem a straightforward observation, but England’s tournament...

By Ankush Mallick

England’s opening victory at World Cup 2026 offered an early glimpse into Thomas Tuchel’s tactical vision. While the spotlight naturally...

By Ankush Mallick

It took Harry Kane four games and 269 minutes to even manage a shot on target at the 2022 World...

By Ankush Mallick

Let us begin with a moment of honest self-reflection: we should never again tip Türkiye as World Cup dark horses....

By Ankush Mallick

The Netherlands had absolutely no problems against Sweden in Houston as Cody Gakpo inspired Ronald Koeman’s side to an emphatic...

By Ankush Mallick

Around nine hours after their 2-0 victory over Australia on Friday afternoon, the United States clinched first place in Group...

By Ankush Mallick

Something is missing from this World Cup. Not goals, drama, or storylines — there have been plenty of those. Instead,...

By Ankush Mallick

Tunisia and their fans will be hoping for some Hervé Renard magic after appointing the charismatic Frenchman in an attempt...