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November 12, 2025 · 5 min read
Are you following up on Facebook? This post tells you why you should! It’s matchday—but before the whistle blows, millions of fans have already watched the lineups on Instagram, retweeted the club’s hype video, and dropped fire emojis under a TikTok goal montage. Today, the real pregame battle isn’t just on the field—it’s online. A […]
Are you following up on Facebook? This post tells you why you should! It’s matchday—but before the whistle blows, millions of fans have already watched the lineups on Instagram, retweeted the club’s hype video, and dropped fire emojis under a TikTok goal montage. Today, the real pregame battle isn’t just on the field—it’s online. A […]
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Every coach knows the feeling: your team’s formation looks solid, but somehow the opponent always finds room to play between the lines. They seem to “breathe” the game differently—shifting, anticipating, creating passing lanes where none should exist. What’s happening isn’t luck. It’s geometry. A groundbreaking study from researchers at Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Space and […]
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Soccer transcends cultures and continents, uniting people in their love for the sport. Beyond its appeal as a spectator sport, soccer has evolved into a scientific discipline, with researchers continuously exploring ways to enhance performance and reduce injuries. This week’s review delves into the intersection of science and soccer, drawing from the latest research and […]
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In recent years, soccer has evolved into a sport where the mental prowess of players is as critical as their physical skills. Today, the best soccer players are not only athletic marvels but also cognitive athletes who make split-second decisions under tremendous pressure. This shift highlights the growing importance of cognitive science in training elite […]
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Every coach has yelled it: “Keep your eye on the ball!” But what if that classic advice is actually hurting performance—especially for young players? A new study in Scientific Reports by Golnoosh Abdi and colleagues (2025) tackled this age-old question head-on. Researchers worked with 112 girls aged 10–12, none of whom played organized soccer, to […]
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Picture this: you’re coaching a group of eager 9-year-olds. They love the game—but every time they try to pass, the ball skids off target or gets intercepted. You run the standard cone drills, but they start to lose focus. One kid starts dribbling off to the corner. Another is tying his shoes. Sound familiar? A […]
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Picture this: your team’s winger sprints into open space, but the ball never comes. Parents in the stands groan. Coaches shake their heads. But what if, instead of guesswork, you had proof—real numbers showing which players actually create space, when pressing breaks down, and how your formation shapes control of the field? That’s the promise […]
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Every weekend, thousands of fans cheer when a goalkeeper makes an impossible save—diving full stretch to tip a shot over the bar. But behind those highlight-reel moments lies a truth few realize: goalkeeping is one of soccer’s least understood positions, scientifically speaking. A 2022 review by Markel Pérez-Arroniz and colleagues at the University of the […]
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The world of soccer is not just about spectacular goals and breathtaking saves; it’s also a field where science and technology have a profound impact, especially when it comes to injuries. In 2025, the integration of cutting-edge science in analyzing and preventing soccer injuries has reached unprecedented levels, helping players stay fit and prolong their […]
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