How did Malaysia beat Thailand, and why does it matter. — Kita Selalu Ada It may not be a Jay Chou concert, but the performance had the fans belting out “Harimau Malaya kami selalu ada” (Our Malaysian Tigers will always be present) in unison as they illuminate the night with flashlights of their own. A performance so good it had its own stage set…

An Analysis on Turin’s best Wingback — Heavy Metal Philosophers Football management is a weird job. A job so egotistical, that a contrast in playstyle indicates a clash of ideologies. Managers tend to mold their teams into the image of their greatest inspirations; A game of football may look as simple as people kicking a ball into a net, but…

Analysis on Monaco’s Second Favorite Player — Thrown in the Deep End The best sides tend to exhibit a perfect blend between the youthful exuberance of their youngsters and the experienced heads of their veterans. It displays a good balance for the squad, with a reliable support system the youngsters could benefit from. But things inevitably start falling apart when the experience…

Analysis on Croatia's second/third favorite midfielder — Revival From League winners to Ballon D’or winners, Croatia is home to many of the world’s finest footballers. Indeed, the secret recipe to a winning team, is to have a Croat in your team — think Kovačić for Chelsea, Modric for Real Madrid, and Lovren for Liverpool. Coincidentally, all 3 players…

An Analysis on the first England futsal international to play in the Premier League — From Hard Courts to Grassy Fields Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Fulham, 4th of May 2019. Many would associate this game as the epiphany of a certain Harvey Elliott’s talent — as he becomes the youngest player (16 years and 30 days) to grace foot in the Premier League. Nonetheless, that was not the only moment worthy to…

Note: Chiesa is Church in Italian — Like Father Like Son Italy vs Austria, 27th July 2021. The clock nears the 80th minute mark without a goal to show. Increasing doubts fills the stadium, as it would seem the next goal wins the game. Italy’s nonchalant approach showed the calm and belief in their system. …

An Analysis on the Youngest Premier League Player in History — Homecoming If there ever was a word to describe the past window, “Homecoming” seemed fitting. …

An Analysis on One of Tottenham’s Very Own — All Hope Seems Lost All summer long, Manchester City were relentless in their approach for Kane, constantly pestering Levy for the striker. The incessant offers were met with firm rejections as Levy was determined to not give in. Nevertheless, Kane’s absence from training looked to be the final nail in the coffin. It seemed…

Player Analysis on Hatem Ben Arfa — Les Pirate Stade Brestois 29 vs Paris Saint Germain, 21st August 2021. Anxiety creeps in as the murmurs of an unsettled Frenchman began circulating the stadium. Clubs normally look to build their squad around their talisman, but the uncertainty over the player’s future, leaves question marks on the club’s direction and immediate…