The pride of losing: inside the minds of San Marino footballers
If success is defined by supremacy, then football needs a new metric. The deepest corners of world football must be accounted for, bar none. And in the centre of Europe’s chaos, landlocked by one of world football’s major powerhouses, between the lakes of Milan and...
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Chelsea billion-pound question: is the new business strategy paying off?
Unveil the complex issues surrounding Chelsea’s poor form, with insight from veteran journalist Paul Lagan, who has covered The Blues for 35 years. Delve into the reasons behind Chelsea’s mass transfer spree, why they are opting for young players on long contracts and what the future holds for the club.
Our beautiful game: The secrets to winning mentality revealed
Have you ever wondered as a football fan just how significant winning mentality is for the players? Do you sit there from your comfy armchair watching your team on the television, and ever wonder how the players carry this aura of borderline arrogance when walking through that tunnel in a raucous atmosphere? This feature will provide you with all the answers for how players obtain this winning mentality both on and off the pitch.
Breaking the silence: The heartbreak of the ACL
: In the heartbeat of the beautiful game, there is a perpetual problem not on the scoreboards but on the minds of those who grace the pitch. The recent spike in ACL injuries within the women’s game has invited Football minds to explore the deep psychology of the effects of the injuries.
Inside football academies: the mental struggles of the lost generation of footballing stars
Stories of Triumph and Tribulation from Two Ex-Players, and the Crucial Role of a Sports Psychologist”
Peter Drury: My life on tape
It’s a restful mid-April evening, and the sun has just retired for the night in the Italian capital. Commentators, just like fans, live for white-hot Champions League nights when the fog descends and the mood is palpable. But this isn’t one of those nights.
Scoring shadows: A striker’s battle through goal droughts
Here at xGenius, the minds behind football, we will uncover all the top secrets to rediscovering that goal scoring touch and delve deep into the psychological impact of fan pressure along with expertise analysis. Find out what separates the good strikers from the elite.
Blood, booze, and brotherhood: Inside the mind of one of England’s most notorious hooligans
They’ve terrorised the country, the continent, and covered the beautiful game in shame. But why do they do it? xGenius goes inside the mind of one of England’s most notorious hooligans.
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How can Borussia Dortmund win the Champions League final?
Our tactics writer Aidan Smith, from Tactically Speaking, explains where Borussia Dortmund can threaten Real Madrid in the Champions League final. Are Real Madrid the best team in the world? Maybe it’s Manchester City. Either way, they’re certainly better than...
Inside football academies: the mental struggles of the lost generation of footballing stars
In the complex world of academies, scouts look near to home to discover local young talents in the hope they will bud into their next superstar. Ben Atiako-Hall was one of these prospects, signing to AFC Bournemouth academy at 7 years old. “When you’re young you don’t...
Scoring shadows: A striker’s battle through goal droughts
In the world of football, few things are as defining and scrutinized as a striker’s ability to find the back of the net. This is why number nines are paid the big bucks at elite level. However, behind the glamour of celebratory goals lie periods of profound challenge:...
Blood, booze, and brotherhood: Inside the mind of one of England’s most notorious hooligans
A manic herd of England fans sprinted and shoved their way through the streets of Warsaw, towards the mob of Polish fans waiting to pounce on their next victims. There was more excitement and adrenaline coursing through the air than in the lacklustre 0-0 draw they...