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The Álvarez Transfer: A Three-Way Game between Atlético, the Player and Barcelona
Contracts, sporting value, bargaining power and squad building in one transfer dispute.
Why “High Salary, No Trophies” Is the Cheapest Way to Judge Simeone
Revenue, Champions League cash flow and class mobility recast Simeone’s long-term value to Atlético.
Projecting the “Clearlake Model”: When Growth Can No Longer Outrun Debt
A scenario analysis of capital, debt and control in modern football ownership.
How Matarazzo Re-energised Real Sociedad
How role clarity, vertical play and coordinated pressure revived a talented squad.
A Three-Way Game, Every Chip Played: Analysing the Rumours of Griezmann’s Departure
A study of the sporting, contractual and personal forces shaping a transfer decision.
Vallecas: Stadium Ownership, Workplace Safety and League Governance
How maintenance failure became an issue of labour risk, competitive fairness and public ownership.
Dimata’s 39.1 km/h: Why a Speed Peak Is Not Speed Ability
Why a sampled peak cannot stand in for repeatable sprinting ability or match speed.
Some Thoughts on Apollo Taking Control of Atlético
A closer look at an investment relationship and what it may mean for Atlético.
A Way of Staying Alive: Matchday 7: Atlético vs Real Madrid
How one derby helped Atlético affirm itself in a period of despair and recover the courage to move forward.
Raspadori: Able to Do Almost Everything, but Still in Need of a Clear Role
Finishing, crossing and midfield support explain why this versatile forward still needs a defined position.
FotMob’s Premier League Physical Data: Sources, Definitions and Comparison Risks
Why season totals cannot explain intensity without collection methods, effective playing time and match context.
The Commercial Viability of Women’s Football: WSL Audiences and the “Growth Narrative”
Attendance, viewing figures and club operations test the distance between investment rhetoric and product reality.
Riquelme’s Transfer: Book Profit and La Liga’s Squad-Cost Limit
How Atlético and Betis shifted income and cost across financial years.
Almada: The Player Who Can Force Atlético Forward
How movement, wall passes and risk-taking could push Simeone’s structure out of its comfort zone.
The Shadow Fades for a Second Time: Cholisimo 2024: 25
A season review of Atlético’s tactical identity, limits and possible transition.
Unión ATM’s Forensic Report: Edited Video Evidence and Procedural Justice
Entropy and copy-move forgery analysis challenge the credibility and legal standing of UEFA’s video evidence.
The Final Chapter of La Romareda: Gabi’s Rescue Through Fire
Reading a coaching appointment through club history, identity and tactical fit.
Why the Toffee Is So Hard to Swallow: Moyes’s Everton and the Merseyside Derby
A cultural metaphor opens onto Moyes’s defensive organisation and a derby draw Liverpool could not digest.
Afterword to Yeremay Hernández Staying: Think Like a Supporter
The sporting and institutional reasons behind a young player’s decision to remain.
A Transition in Atlético’s Sporting Management: Berta’s Farewell and Bucero’s Trial
What a management transition reveals about recruitment, power and continuity.
Atlético Madrid's Ownership Control Chain
Atlético HoldCo and €200 Million in Capital Increases Over 3 Years
An Elegy for Mendilibar, a Lament for Football Data Analysis: Notes on the Practice of Football Data Analysis (III)
Why numbers need context when they are used to explain a coach and his football.
Notes on the Practice of Football Data Analysis (II): A Scouting Approach Based on Physical Data
How physical data can inform recruitment without reducing players to a single profile.
[UEFA Euro 2024 Group Stage] A Brief Analysis of Defenders’ Running Intensity
A comparative look at defensive profiles during the European Championship.
Notes on the Practice of Football Data Analysis (I): Levels of Data-Quality Requirements and Their Limitations
A practical framework for judging what football data can and cannot support.
Coventry vs Manchester United Preview: In the Nightmare of Darkness, Witnessing the Essence of Glory
Coventry City's journey from turmoil to triumph is a tale of resilience, with Robins' leadership turning despair into hope. This story explores the club's struggles, rebirth, and ongoing challenges.
The Pride of Aguirre
In 23/24 Copa del Rey, Aguirre's game plan nearly led RCD Mallorca to victory, showcasing a tactical masterclass with football's harsh beauty.
1974 Celtic vs Atlético: Echoes of Honour and Shame
In the 1974 European Cup semi-final, Atletico Madrid and Celtic stands as a testament to the intensity of football which is rarely to seen in modern football.
Bryan Zaragoza: A Lesson in Boundless Potential of Youth
Bryan Zaragoza's journey shows a blend of talent, mentorship, and context can shape a young player's meteoric rise. It is also a lesson for the scout that don't make the conclusion too early for any youngsters.
Test Track-Anything on MacBook Pro M2
Navigate the complexities of setting up a Python environment for football video tracking on macOS. Dive in to ensure a smooth setup for your video tracking project, even in the face of evolving software landscapes.
Mario Hermoso: A Double-Edged Sword of Suffering
In a sense, Mario Hermoso is the most Atléti player - Let supporters suffer most of the time, but suddenly show you joyful magic with surprise to remember forever. Why does he become the worst and the best player of the Rojiblanco? Is it a potential solution to solve his dramatic dilemma?
Match Review: Atlético vs Elche
A victory to restart La Liga game after the Qatar World Cup. It is Barrios's debut and he proved why he deserves it. Elche tried their best to limit Atlético but the red card destroyed their plan.