Football

Kathleen Kruger is Hamburg’s new sporting director, and she is the first woman to hold this role in Europe’s top five leagues

A few weeks after Marie-Louise Eta was chosen as Union Berlin’s coach, another historic appointment has arrived.

by Redazione Undici

Several studies have shown that the scorching heat at the World Cup will pose very serious risks to players’ health

Very high temperatures and humidity have already led to the introduction of a hydration break halfway through each half. But that may not be enough to prevent illness.

by Redazione Undici

The Scudetto-Coppa Italia Double is the peak of a great Inter project, of a winning cycle that will remain in Nerazzurri history

The strength of the club, from Marotta down, has been its ability to react to difficult moments, to relaunch itself in order to win again.

by Redazione Undici

Italy continues to export very few players, especially compared to the other great powers of world football

Recognising that we are a mediocre and obsolete football system must be the first step toward truly starting again.

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Thanks in part to Hansi Flick and the economic crisis, Barcelona have started truly believing in the Masía again — and so they have started winning again

And Yamal, Bernal and Cubarsí represent the new generation of homegrown champions that has always brought fortune to the Blaugrana club.

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Palermo’s new stadium, designed by Poupolous, will be a little gem perfectly integrated into its territory

The Barbera will be completely renovated, but it will not lose its historical identity, its connection with the Parco della Favorita and the entire surrounding environment.

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In Italian football, coaches are sacked far too quickly, and this is no small problem

Serie A gives coaches very little time, especially compared to the other top leagues. In these conditions, how can anyone think about long-term projects?

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A group of investors led by Sergio Ramos has reached an agreement to buy Sevilla

The former Real Madrid defender is ready for his new career as a sporting executive, and to do so he has chosen the club where he made his debut as a footballer.

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Arda Turan has won his first title at Shakhtar, but above all he seems to be the most “Cholista” young coach among all those who were coached by Diego Simeone

From the Argentine coach, the former Turkish playmaker has inherited above all his approach to the defensive phase.

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The goal disallowed for West Ham against Arsenal will lead IFAB to consider rule changes on set pieces

The grappling that precedes the taking of a free kick is now out of control, but it will not be easy to stop it without affecting other aspects of the game.

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Toro 1976. Lassù qualcuno ti ama is coming to Sky Sport: the story of the last great Granata epic

Torino’s seventh Scudetto, the first and only one after Superga, is at the centre of six episodes full of testimonies, historical reconstructions and major visual innovations.

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Players making their World Cup debut will wear “Debut” patches similar to those used in American sports

It is all about business, easily monetizable, and collectors’ fanatics.

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