For generations, football has been defined as a game of raw talent — natural ability, instinct, flair and individual brilliance. Talent is still important, of course — but the game has increasingly turned into something much more involved than that. At the highest level of play, winning and losing is a razor-thin margin that is… The post Why Elite Football Is About Marginal Gains, Not Just Talent first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Bernardo Silva’s summer exit from Manchester City has been officially confirmed today, with the club releasing a statement on their official site. We reported earlier this month that Silva had informed Man City of his decision to leave, with Juventus, Napoli, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid among the Portugal international’s suitors. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP […] The post Confirmed: Bernardo Silva leaving Manchester City – here’s what could happen next appeared first on CaughtOffside.

In football and other competitive sports, gear is usually split into two categories: must-have or desirable. The foundation of participation is essential gear — boots, jerseys, shin guards. While items such as headbands, bandanas, wrist bands and base layers fall under unnecessary gear. Many of these are viewed as pro forma or even cosmetic. Yet… The post The Role of Non-Essential Gear in High-Performance Sports first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Interest in Hughes from Al-Hilal was concrete, but the sporting director has dismissed their offer, while we can reveal how the Scot's future is tied to that of Michael Edwards

April 16 - Inter Milan can move closer to a 21st Serie A title with a win against lowly Cagliari this weekend while a frantic race for the Champions League qualifying places begins to heat up.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has sent a strong message ahead of the huge Premier League clash away to Manchester City this weekend. The Gunners have not been at their best in recent matches, including a 2-0 defeat to Man City in the Carabao Cup final, but now have the opportunity to make a major statement […] The post “Bring it on” – Declan Rice makes strong statement ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Manchester City appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Manchester United transfer news is sure to dominate headlines this summer as it so often does, and one big name being strongly linked with the club is Nico Williams. The Athletic Bilbao and Spain winger was notably a target for the likes of Arsenal, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich last summer only to end up signing […] The post Report: 23-year-old wing-wizard says YES to Manchester United transfer appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Il presidente del Real Madrid è sceso negli spogliatoi dopo l'eliminazione dalla Champions League, ma non presenterà alcun reclamo alla UEFA per l'arbitraggio di Vincic

By: Oliver Fisher After a frustrating period on the sidelines, Francesco Camarda is close to making his return to Serie A action with Lecce. Calciomercato.com write that after a long hiatus, Camarda can once again see the light at the end of the tunnel. He is nearing his return to the pitch, with Lecce battling to avoid relegation […] The post Light at the end of the tunnel: The plan for Camarda with Lecce return imminent appeared first on SempreMilan.