In Argentina’s amazing World Cup game v Cape Verdi, we saw the outside foot trap technique used to brilliant effect for two of their goals. The 1st by maestro Messi and later by centre back Martinez. Messi's goal contained that skill as part of his brilliant repertoire. Watch how he walks in line with the defence whilst finding a space in between the left back and centre back, knowing to leave enough space between himself and the centre back. When he sees that Martinez, in his own half, is...

Ousmane Dembele Goal | Norway 1-4 France | FIFA World Cup 2026™ Ousmane Dembélé's hat-trick versus Norway in the World Cup was a clinical vision of what unstoppable looks like as an attacker. Scoring by attacking the full back on the outside and inside, executing driven and bend techniques with both feet. His rise is one of the best examples of how elite talent alone isn't enough. For years he was labelled "incredible but inconsistent." Today, he's spoken about as one of the world's most...

Brazil’s World Cup opener against Morocco in 2026 had not been the exhilarating, free-flowing football of old. Changes were made by Coach Ancelotti for game two against Haiti, with Cunha taking on a false No. 9 role. Cunha is a player who fits that stereotypical vision of what a Brazilian player should be. It’s like watching a kid in the street playing with freedom of expression, free-flowing balance, skill, and deadly speed. After scoring the first goal in this game from a fortunate...