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VAR Audio, Ref Cam, and POV: The New Era of Football Transparency

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VAR Audio, Ref Cam, and POV: The New Era of Football Transparency

Find out how the mandatory use of Referee Bodycams and Live VAR Explanations is completely changing fan perception, reducing conflict, and restoring trust in the men and women who officiate the game.

By Mario Mampaso Torremocha 06 Oct 2025
Derby Shocker: Atlético Madrid Demolishes Real Madrid 5-2 in a Simeone Masterclass

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Derby Shocker: Atlético Madrid Demolishes Real Madrid 5-2 in a Simeone Masterclass

How did an injury-hit Atlético tear apart the league leaders? From a tactical masterstroke to an unstoppable free-kick, we break down the definitive derby of the season.

By Mario Mampaso Torremocha 28 Sep 2025
UEFA Women's Europa Cup: The New Era of European Women's Football

Women's Football

UEFA Women's Europa Cup: The New Era of European Women's Football

Starting from the 2025/26 season, UEFA is introducing the UEFA Women's Europa Cup, a new competition.

By Mario Mampaso Torremocha 24 Sep 2025
The World Champions with No Home: Why Spain’s Women Still Haven’t Played in the Country’s Iconic Stadiums

Women's Football

The World Champions with No Home: Why Spain’s Women Still Haven’t Played in the Country’s Iconic Stadiums

They've won the World Cup, but Spanish women's football champions have never played at Camp Nou or the Santiago Bernabéu. Discover why their historic success hasn't yet opened the doors to Spain's biggest stadiums.

By Into the Match, Mario Mampaso Torremocha 30 Aug 2025

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VAR Audio, Ref Cam, and POV: The New Era of Football Transparency

VAR Audio, Ref Cam, and POV: The New Era of Football Transparency

Find out how the mandatory use of Referee Bodycams and Live VAR Explanations is completely changing fan perception, reducing conflict, and restoring trust in the men and women who officiate the game.

By Mario Mampaso Torremocha 06 Oct 2025
Derby Shocker: Atlético Madrid Demolishes Real Madrid 5-2 in a Simeone Masterclass

Derby Shocker: Atlético Madrid Demolishes Real Madrid 5-2 in a Simeone Masterclass

How did an injury-hit Atlético tear apart the league leaders? From a tactical masterstroke to an unstoppable free-kick, we break down the definitive derby of the season.

By Mario Mampaso Torremocha 28 Sep 2025
UEFA Women's Europa Cup: The New Era of European Women's Football

UEFA Women's Europa Cup: The New Era of European Women's Football

Starting from the 2025/26 season, UEFA is introducing the UEFA Women's Europa Cup, a new competition.

By Mario Mampaso Torremocha 24 Sep 2025
The World Champions with No Home: Why Spain’s Women Still Haven’t Played in the Country’s Iconic Stadiums

The World Champions with No Home: Why Spain’s Women Still Haven’t Played in the Country’s Iconic Stadiums

They've won the World Cup, but Spanish women's football champions have never played at Camp Nou or the Santiago Bernabéu. Discover why their historic success hasn't yet opened the doors to Spain's biggest stadiums.

By Into the Match, Mario Mampaso Torremocha 30 Aug 2025
The Great Divide: Why Women’s Football Is Thriving in the West, but Lagging in the East

The Great Divide: Why Women’s Football Is Thriving in the West, but Lagging in the East

"While Western women's football thrives on investment and global visibility, the Eastern half of Europe struggles to keep pace. This in-depth article explores the stark data behind the divide, the historical reasons for the gap, and the glimmer of hope for the future of the game.

By Into the Match, Mario Mampaso Torremocha 27 Aug 2025
The Man of Four Flags: The Untold Story of Akhrik Tsveiba, Football’s Stateless Nomad

The Man of Four Flags: The Untold Story of Akhrik Tsveiba, Football’s Stateless Nomad

Akhrik Tsveiba defied borders by playing for four national teams—the Soviet Union, CIS, Ukraine, and Russia—in a career shaped by the collapse of an empire.

By Mario Mampaso Torremocha 23 Aug 2025

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The Great Divide: Why Women’s Football Is Thriving in the West, but Lagging in the East

The Great Divide: Why Women’s Football Is Thriving in the West, but Lagging in the East

"While Western women's football thrives on investment and global visibility, the Eastern half of Europe struggles to keep pace. This in-depth article explores the stark data behind the divide, the historical reasons for the gap, and the glimmer of hope for the future of the game.

By Into the Match, Mario Mampaso Torremocha 27 Aug 2025
The Man of Four Flags: The Untold Story of Akhrik Tsveiba, Football’s Stateless Nomad

The Man of Four Flags: The Untold Story of Akhrik Tsveiba, Football’s Stateless Nomad

Akhrik Tsveiba defied borders by playing for four national teams—the Soviet Union, CIS, Ukraine, and Russia—in a career shaped by the collapse of an empire.

By Mario Mampaso Torremocha 23 Aug 2025
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