CIES - International Centre for Sports Studies’ Post

FIFA WORLD CUP - QATAR 2022 Technical Study Group 1-"Defending in a medium block has proven to be a popular strategy out of possession for teams reaching the later rounds of the competition, with all four semi-finalists preferring the medium block as their dominant phase of play out of possession." 2-"20 more goals were scored from crosses in 2022 (45) than in 2018 (25), while there was a 12% increase in shots from crosses." 3-"The role of the number 9 changed during the FIFA World Cup Qatar, returning to something more akin to a traditional center forward rather than the 'mobile 9' that has become increasingly common in last years." 4-"On average, goalkeepers occupied positions 1.3m higher on the pitch than in 2018 and played on average 1.0m closer to their defensive line." #football #footballinternational #Brazilianfootball #worldfootball #Europeanfootball #Americansoccer #Asiafootball https://lnkd.in/dj8JS3YW

#Euro2024: Do you know where they play? 624 football/soccer players (26 per country) are participating at the Euro 2024. But for which clubs and in which country/league do they play during the regular season? Did you know that almost 30% of all players are currently signed in one of Germany’s three professional leagues? - German Bundesliga: 177 Players - English Premier League: 90 players - La Liga (Spain): 80 players - Serie A (Italy): 70 players - Ligue 1 (France): 60 players - Primeira Liga (Portugal): 40 players - Eredivisie (Netherlands): 30 players - Belgian Pro League: 20 players - Scottish Premiership: 15 players - Turkish Super Lig: 12 players - Russian Premier League: 10 players - Other European leagues: 20 players #europameisterschaft #EURO2024 #football #dfb #dfbteam #Bundesliga

In a Europa League qualifying match, Ajax defeated Panathinaikos 13-12 in a record-breaking penalty shootout, with 34 penalty kicks taken, setting a new European football record for penalties in a single match. Read the full article on Rajasthan Patrika. Click here:- https://lnkd.in/gjydHvDZ #patrika #rajasthanpatrika #patrikanews #Patrikasports #Patrikasportsandgaming #Europa #EuropaLeaguequalifyingmatch #Ajax #Panathinaikos #record #penaltykicks #Football #Europeanfootball #European #penalties #singlematch

My new article for Total Football Analysis looks at Italy, who have made it through the group stages of UEFA EURO 2024 but who have not been firing on all cylinders so far. I've looked at what they can improve on in attack and defence and where they can be pleased with what they have done so far. Comments welcome as always. #sports #sport #sportsjournalism #sportsanalysis #football #footballanalysis #soccer #socceranalysis #uefaeuro2024 #euro2024 #tacticalanalysis #tactics #analysis #teamanalysis #scoutreport #italyfootball #italysoccer #italy #lucianospalletti #footballjournalism #soccerjournalism

💰 With the 2024/25 UEFA Conference League currently fully underway, let’s take a look at squad values of the 36 teams competing in this season’s new format. 🔵 Chelsea stand out as the most valuable squad at the UECL, with a combined squad value of €964.9 million, which is over 3 times more than the squad value of 2nd place Fiorentina. In fact, Chelsea’s squad value is higher than that of the following 7 teams combined. This high squad value comes as Chelsea have all of the 15 most valuable players at the tournament. 📉 In comparison, the least valuable squad is The New Saints F.C. at €2.7 million. Who’s your favourite to win the tournament? #uefa #conferenceleague #chelsea #football

🚨 FIFA Ranking Update Alert! 🚨 Exciting news for all football fans! The latest FIFA rankings are in, and there are some interesting shifts in the global football landscape. 🌍⚽ Which team do you expect in the range? #FIFARankings #Football #predipie

🚀 UEFA Euro 2024: The Final Showdown🚀 As we approach the climax of UEFA Euro 2024, here's a concise update on the grand finale: 📅 Final Match Schedule: Date: July 14, 2024 Venue: Mercedes-Benz Arena, Stuttgart 🏆 Teams in the Final: The finalists have emerged from a thrilling tournament. The final will see 🇪🇦 Spain face off against 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England Both teams have demonstrated exceptional skill and resilience throughout the competition. 🔮 Win Probability: Current record analyses and expert predictions suggest: 🇪🇦 Spain: Known for their solid defense and creative midfield, have a win probability of approximately 39%. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England: With a powerful attack and strong recent form, their win probability stands at about 27% As always, football is unpredictable, and anything can happen on the day of the final. Keep an eye out for more updates and insights as we countdown to this exhilarating conclusion! #UEFAEuro2024 #Football #Soccer #Euro2024Final #MatchSchedule #TeamUpdates #WinProbability

As the UEFA EURO 2024 is approaching the long-awaited quarter-finals, it's a good moment to look back at the past and admire some of the records that will always remain a part of UEFA's rich history. Who has won the most EUROs? Who are the competition's top scorers, and who has made the most appearances? Learn more in this article: https://lnkd.in/dwqE8_rx #uefa #euro2024 #uefaeuro24 #footballstats #footballanalytics

🔍 UWCL Tactical Analysis: Juventus vs PSG 🔍 In the recent UEFA Women’s Champions League clash between Juventus and PSG, both teams displayed well-defined strategies. In this article, Selim Ben Hmida dives into the key tactics used by both sides and how they shaped the match. As a coach and match analyst, I have great respect for figures like Max Canzi, who excel in interpreting and adapting strategies to match situations, just as we see in this game. ⚽️📊 #Football #Tacticalanalysis #Coaching #Juventus #psg #uwcl #matchanalysis #footballtactics #TotalFootballAnalysis #juventuswomen

My new article for Total Football Analysis previews Friday's UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final between Spain and Germany, who have arguably been the two best teams at the tournament so far. I've looked at both teams' tactics and the key players who could be vital to their sides getting a win on the day. Comments welcome as always. #sports #sport #sportsjournalism #sportsanalysis #football #footballanalysis #soccer #socceranalysis #uefaeuro2024 #euro2024 #tacticalanalysis #tactics #analysis #teamanalysis #scoutreport #preview #tacticalpreview #matchpreview #spainfootball #spainsoccer #spain #germanyfootball #germanysoccer #germany #footballjournalism #soccerjournalism