Attacking Football

1 month ago | attackingfootball.com | Dylan Mcbennett

When Bruno Fernandes first stepped out onto that hallowed turf at the Theatre of Dreams on that baltic night during the first day February had to offer us in 2020, few in attendance could have predicted the true impact this man from Maia, Portugal, would go on to have in the years that followed.

1 month ago | attackingfootball.com | Brian Corry

“It’s shameful letting us play such an important competition, where a lot of champions take part, with a ball like this”—Gianluigi Buffon. The World Cup in 2010 was one of the most incredible events in modern history. Taking place in South Africa, it would be the first time that an African nation hosted this major sporting event. From the moment it was announced that South Africa would be hosting the 2010 World Cup, preparations began, and FIFA ensured it would be one of the greatest tournaments.

1 month ago | attackingfootball.com | Dylan Mcbennett

Manchester United have a gem in their hands in the shape of Ayden Heaven, and his true ability was on show yesterday in the 1-1 draw against Arsenal. Heaven came on for Leny Yoro at halftime after the Frenchman limped off with a foot injury and put in a dominant display down the left-hand side of defence, contributing to the continuation of Manchester United’s record of not losing a game while leading at halftime, which stretches back to 1984.

1 month ago | attackingfootball.com | Zach Lowy

There’s a new wave of young, battle-hardened center backs who are making a name for themselves in European football and staking their claim in the footballing elite. Today, we’re taking a look at four young center backs who are destined for stardom. It has been nothing short of a meteoric rise for Abdukadir Khusanov. After developing in Uzbekistan and spending 16 months with Bulgarian side Energetik-BKU, Khusanov would make the move to France in the summer of 2023, joining Ligue 1 side Lens.

1 month ago | attackingfootball.com | Dylan Mcbennett

Manchester United have won the FA Youth Cup more than any other club in the competition’s history, starting their hopefully lifelong affinity with the trophy back in 1953, beating Wolverhampton Wanderers 9-3. The Red’s won the tournament for the first five years of its existence, scoring a total of 33 goals in five games. After the 5-2 win against Swindon Town in 1964, the club with the biggest relationship with youth in the Premier League had to wait until 1992 to win it again.