Alan Knowles-Best Archives: 07/2026

Keeping young Gunners fans active off the pitch safely

Walking through Highbury Fields on a Sunday morning reveals an endless wave of red and white shirts. Young Arsenal supporters draw inspiration from the current…

Alan Knowles-Best

Jul 8, 2026

A team member of St. Pauli writes a message on his mobile phone during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC St. Pauli

Why the FIFA World Cup Continues to Attract Casual Football Fans

The FIFA World Cup is one of the most highly anticipated events, keenly followed by people who do not regularly watch football. Every 4 years,…

Alan Knowles-Best

Jul 6, 2026

A generic view inside of the stadium before the Serie A match between Juventus and ACF Fiorentina

The tactical evolution of international football and its impact on modern squad depth

International football no longer operates on fixed structures and predictable lineups. Over the past decade, national teams have moved away from static formations toward fluid…

Alan Knowles-Best

Jul 4, 2026