Brazil striker Neymar said his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappé became "a little jealous" after superstar Lionel Messi joined the French club in August 2021 in a free transfer.
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United States midfielder Christian Pulisic limped off with another injury in AC Milan's win against Como on Tuesday.
Original author: ESPN
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Original author: Lizzy Becherano and Jeff Carlisle
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Original author: Graham Hunter
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Original author: Gabriele Marcotti
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Original author: Rob Dawson
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Original author: ESPN
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Original author: Gabriele Marcotti
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Original author: Dale Johnson
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Original author: Reuters
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Original author: Beth Lindop
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Original author: Adriana Garcia
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Original author: ESPN
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Manchester City are clearly on the verge of a major squad rebuild, but where does one of Britain's most expensive footballers Jack Grealish fit in?
Original author: Rob Dawson
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Original author: Adriana Garcia
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Original author: ESPN
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Bayern Munich have signed 18-year-old American attacking midfielder Bajung Darboe from LAFC.
Original author: Associated Press
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There's a sense that football owes Santi Cazorla, but the game is paying him back as he works to lead boyhood club Real Oviedo back to LaLiga.
Original author: Sid Lowe
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Objective: Improve crossing accuracy, timing of runs, and finishing under realistic match conditions.
Setup:- Area: Use the width of the field and the penalty box.
- Players:
- Two wingers positioned on either side of the pitch.
- A group of attackers inside or outside the penalty box.
- A goalkeeper in goal.
- Equipment: Cones (to mark crossing zones), balls, and small goals for alternative drills.
- Starting the Play:
- Winger receives the ball either from a feeder or starts with it.
- Dribble down the wing toward the byline or cross from outside the box.
- Crossing Techniques:
- Low Cross: Driven ball across the face of the goal.
- High Cross: Lofted ball to the far or near post.
- Cutback: Pass to the penalty spot or trailing runner.
- Finishing:
- Strikers time their runs to meet the cross.
- Focus on positioning: near post, far post, or middle.
- Finish with headers, volleys, or ground shots.
- Repetition: Rotate wingers and finishers after a set number of attempts.
- Add Defenders: Introduce one or two defenders to challenge attackers and pressure the wingers.
- Weak-Foot Crosses: Wingers practice delivering crosses with their non-dominant foot.
- One-Touch Finishing: Attackers must shoot with their first touch.
- Timed Rounds: Wingers and strikers compete to score as many goals as possible in a set time.
- Crossing:
- Look up to locate teammates before delivering the ball.
- Strike the ball cleanly to ensure accuracy and pace.
- Finishing:
- Keep eyes on the ball during contact.
- Position body for balance and precision.
- Anticipate the ball's trajectory for headers or volleys.
- Teamwork: Strikers and wingers must communicate effectively and time their movements.
This drill can be adjusted for youth or advanced players, ensuring everyone gains the confidence to deliver and convert crosses in match situations.
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