Tag: Paul Pogba

Futbol Masterminds – Southgate’s Selection Headache and Paul Pogba’s Roller Coaster Ride

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Podcast, World Football

Kausty and Rhys dissect all eight Round of 16 ties, including in-depth analyses of Gareth Southgate's winning tactics for England against Germany, and Didier Deschamps' losing tactics for France against Switzerland. Kausty has some choice words to say about Paul Pogba, but Rhys comes to the Manchester United man's defense, calling it one of the standout performances from a player at the tournament so far. Rhys and Kausty also disagree on how Southgate should progress his team moving forward, and make their picks for the final of this summer's championships. Follow @futbolmasterminds on Instagram to see more of the show and subscribe via Itunes and Spotify!

France 1-0 Germany – Tactical Analysis

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Match Analysis, World Football

In a match full of energy and fire, one that felt almost like a semi-final, France came out on top with relative ease over a fruitless Germany team. Didier Deschamps men secured a 1-0 victory at the unfortunate hands (or feet) of Mats Hummels banging the ball into the back of his own net, allowing the world champions to jump up into second in the group. Here is our tactical analysis of the match!

Manchester United – Premier League 2020-21 – Transfer Market Analysis

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Premier League

The first half of 2020-21 was not ideal for Manchester United by any stretch of the imagination. But in the final fourteen Premier League matches, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer took Manchester United on an unbeaten run, culminating in a final day triumph over Leicester City to secure Champions League football and third place in the table. It was a finish worth celebrating and with Bruno Fernandes firing on all cylinders, Manchester United fans will be hoping for better times ahead. But another year gone by without Premier League glory, Solskjaer and co. would have been hoping for silverware elsewhere. Unfortunately for the Red Devils, they crashed out of every one of their cup competitions at the semi-final stage. So even with Bruno Fernandes and a powerful trio of attackers alongside him, the Red Devils will undoubtedly be turning their attention to the transfer market for new additions. Anything less than Premier League or Champions League glory is simply not enough to satisfy the Manchester United faithful's. Here is a Transfer Market Analysis of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United and who they can sign to achieve the dream of getting back to that level.

Top 100 Male Footballers 2019 (60-51)

by Rhys Desmond, posted in German Bundesliga, Premier League, Serie A, UEFA Champions League, World Football

It’s almost the end of the year, so it’s only fitting that we count down the top 100 footballers of 2019. Check out the next section of the list (60-51) below.

Top 100 Footballers In The World 2018 (40-21)

by Rhys Desmond, posted in German Bundesliga, Premier League, UEFA Champions League, World Cup 2018

Top 100 Footballers of 2018 numbers 40-21 - featuring Paulo Dybala, Paul Pogba, Toni Kroos and more!

The Mastermind Award Nominees 2017: Best Hairstyle

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Premier League, UEFA Champions League, World Football

Typically, the more eccentric the hair, the more eccentric the player. These are your 2017 nominees for Best Hairstyle as part of The Mastermind Awards. NOMINEES Paul Pogba From his eccentric hair, to his bravado, to his many commercial deals, Paul Pogba does not mess around when it comes to life outside of the football pitch. … Continue reading The Mastermind Award Nominees 2017: Best Hairstyle

The Mastermind Award Nominees 2017: Football Personality of the Year

by Rhys Desmond, posted in German Bundesliga, Premier League, UEFA Champions League, World Football

When it comes to footballers, it isn't all about looks. A lot of what makes a footballer, manager or referee special, is their personality. It's their ability to make people laugh, their crazy hairstyles, strange outbursts and hilarious press conferences that keep us entertained for weeks. Although most let their play on the pitch do … Continue reading The Mastermind Award Nominees 2017: Football Personality of the Year

English Premier League Team of the Week Gameweek 2

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Premier League, World Football

Every single week The Mastermind will be bringing you an exclusive EPL Team of the Week, starring the best eleven players of the round. The criteria for making the XI will include a players’ impact on their team’s performance and result compared to other players around the league. This is the Team of the Week … Continue reading English Premier League Team of the Week Gameweek 2