January 6th is the day of the Three Wise Men! A holiday celebrated in many countries, especially in Spain, where it is even more important than Christmas itself. It’s the perfect occasion, in tribute, ...

Hosted by Michael Bailey, revered football tactics writer Michael Cox is joined by more of The Athletic's brightest tactics and data analytics writers to break down the tactical and technical details ...

English football has entered a distinctive tactical evolution, one increasingly shaped by concepts borrowed from American football. Managers are no longer focusing solely on open play; instead, they ...

Manchester United have struck this balance under Michael Carrick, with the flexibility of their front four proving crucial ...