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United FC got them in a position where they could take a decisive step towards an unique Promotion, achieving their goal of being the first Private Football Club reaching the UAE’s Top Division – ADNOC Pro League. A win would get them with 42 points, the 2nd position with a safer point advantage from the other teams competing for Promotion (Al Dhafra is now leading the League with 47 and very comfortable to reach Promotion). Although the remaining teams fighting… Read
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Manchester United was able to proceed to the Semi-finals of Europa League after a dramatic Game against Olympique Lyon, at Old Trafford. What a roller coaster that was! What atmosphere!! After the 1st Leg, as I wrote here, my understanding was that United was capable of winning this Game and the 1st half was showing that, after an amazing first 15 minutes. Then, Lyon took over the match and United struggled (again). Then, last 10/15 minutes United is back on… Read
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To explain Paris Saint-Germain’s Game Model is a true challenge. Not only because of its complexity of movements and options avaliable, but also because it brings the old discussion of “what Beautiful Football really means?” Well, I don’t have the answer. No one has, in my opinion. Football is the greatest Sport in the World exactly for that uniqueness of multiple factors: And, probably others. However, if we take a closer look to all of the ones at this list,… Read
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Intense and emotional match was waiting, with Shabab Al Ahli getting the winner-goal at minute 91’! However, this match showed way more than that! Before starting this match analysis, I will focus on providing an insight that is important when analyzing Youth Football – the age of the athletes (by year and by month). Although both teams have 10 players born in 2009 and only one in 2010 (Al Wasl player born in August 2010 and Shabab’s in April 2010),… Read
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In my last text about Manchester United’s reality on how to face this Game against Newcastle United, it was clear what I thought to be more important for this specific moment.More than winning. My words were simple: “to keep the moral up and get all ready for next week’s Europa League match.” Meaning: don’t get jeopardized now. The problem?Amorim thought about squad management, time management, resting some players and “protecting” others. And, on the way there, he forgot (and me… Read
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Disappointing performance would be the first thing I wanted to state. The amount of passes lost (under no pressure), the incapacity to be fluid when in possession, bad decisions, bad pressing strategy, bad finishing. There was a bit of all against a talented French side, with an amazing Game Strategy. But, being totally fair, the team is much better. This disappointment has no comparison with the disappointment we had a few months back. The team was still able to be… Read
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The expectation for this match was big! The teams were separated by 3 points only, with Al Ain traveling to Dubai attempting to keep their leading position at the table untouched. On the other hand, Shabab Al Ahli wanted to take this opportunity to show their talents and provide a push of excitement and uncertainty to the League, if they could win this match. The match itself was, as expected, intense and tough for both teams, and emotionally demanding! Shabab… Read
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In my last few months in Dubai, I’ve been observing different matches and age groups in different levels. That created countless questions in my head. From what I’ve been witnessing since 2015 to today what are the main differences?What has been done in terms of player, or coach, or Club development? Then, there was this particular match that created a kind of “Aha moment” that made me think about the teams in Dubai, that I’ve been more consistent to observe,… Read
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By now, it shouldn’t surprise us when United plays a solid performance. There’s a clear path being made, and one needs to be really naive, biased or, even, blind to miss it. This match presented some changes, with Maguire returning to the defensive line, along with Mazraoui and Yoro (what a player he’s becoming!), a midfield with Ugarte and Casemiro as holder midfielders and Højlund back to the Striker position. Therefore, I start today’s analysis by reinforcing something I mentioned… Read
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Academy Management, Behind the Stages, Champions League, Europa League, Football Administration and Management, Football Business, Football Investment, Man United, Pep Guardiola, Player Development, Premier League, Ruben Amorim, Tactical Periodization, Tactics & Strategy, The Big Picture·
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Al Nasr and Al Arabi faced each other for the U21’s League, with a final score of 1-1. This time, the match wasn’t as impressive as others previously. The score reflects, somehow, the Game on the field. Not many chances for scoring from both teams, a Game mainly battled in the midfield, not always well-played, with some poor decision-making, tactical approaches, etc. At times, it was hard to understand what the teams were looking for, in terms of their strategy.… Read
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About the author
Nuno Filipe Samarra is married and a father of 2 boys. As an ex-player, he played for the Youth National Teams of Portugal and FC Porto. Nuno is a Certified UEFA License Coach from The FA (UK), a Bachelors Degree in Sports Training (Football) in ULHT in Lisbon (Portugal) and an MBA from The Cardiff Metropolitan University (UK). He’s been involved in Football Coaching in different age ranges for more than 10 years and more recently involved in Academy Management for one of the most important Clubs in Portugal!
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Nuno Filipe Samarra é casado e pai de 2 meninos. Como ex-jogador, jogou pelas Seleções Jovens de Portugal e do FC Porto. O Nuno é um Treinador Certificado pela UEFA pela The FA (Reino Unido), Licenciado em Treino Desportivo (Futebol) pela ULHT em Lisboa (Portugal) e ,ainda, um MBA pela The Cardiff Metropolitan University (Reino Unido). Está envolvido o Treino de Futebol em diferentes faixas etárias há mais de 10 anos e mais recentemente envolvido na Gestão de Academias de um dos Clubes mais importantes de Portugal!
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