Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Fabian Hürzeler sold paintings in Bavaria before being sacked for watching too much football. He now has Brighton up to third in the Premier League
A remarkable turnaround. Just a few months ago, the manager was being booed by the same fans who now cheer him.
Christian Eckerlin, the MMA fighter who helped Brighton improve at set pieces
The fighter, who has a background in lower-league German football, helped the Seagulls improve in one-on-one battles.
If you love teams that press relentlessly, you should watch Fabian Hürzeler’s Brighton in action
The Seagulls, fresh from a superb 3–0 win over Arsenal, attack their opponents with remarkable speed and intensity.
Brighton has hired an MMA fighter to help players defend better on set pieces.
The club did not want to reveal the identity of the fighter, but the idea is clear: with a team that is not particularly tall, it's better to learn how to jostle well on set pieces.
Brighton has announced that it will build the first stadium in Europe specifically designed for women’s football.
the project is called "Built for Her" and will see the rise of a 10,000-seat facility, entertainment spaces, and underground parking.