The evolution of football in recent years has been somewhat staggering. Top athletes are no longer exclusive to top clubs, with advancements in sports science and fitness training spreading across the world. Most professional footballers, these days, are fantastic athletes, as demonstrated by this year's FIFA World Cup, where the likes of Japan showed incredible physical tenacity. Every team has top athletes now.
Tactical preparation has changed now too. There are not so many 4+ goal margins anymore, with even the minor teams now able to prepare well tactically to help shut down the bigger...
Tactical preparation has changed now too. There are not so many 4+ goal margins anymore, with even the minor teams now able to prepare well tactically to help shut down the bigger...