Breaking The Lines

Marcelo Gallardo is regarded as the greatest River Plate coach of all time, having won 14 trophies with the club. But for the first time since his return in August 2024, he finds himself under increasing scrutiny at El Monumental. @TvGranate on Gallardo: breakingthelines.com/squad-analysis…

Robert Navarro has shown great technical quality throughout his career, but will he be able to maintain a good fitness level and succeed at Athletic Club?

Over the past two years, Robert Navarro has suited up for Real Sociedad, Cadiz and Mallorca. Can he now find a new lease on life at Athletic Club after joining the Basque side on a free transfer? @scoutlaliga1: breakingthelines.com/player-analysi…

Always leave on top

The sequel is never as good as the original, and that’s been the case with Marcelo Gallardo at River Plate. Finished fifth in the league, lost to Atlético Mineiro in the Libertadores, got eliminated in the Club World Cup group stage….not overly convincing.

The best center backs of the past 15 years: -Thiago Silva -Gerard Piqué -Sergio Ramos -Virgil van Dijk -Pepe -Marquinhos -John Terry -Giorgio Chiellini -Leonardo Bonucci -Diego Godín -Vincent Kompany -Mats Hummels -Raphaël Varane -Kalidou Koulibaly Who am I missing?

"Thiago Silva’s genius is not that he plays despite his age. It is that he plays because of it. Like a seasoned watchmaker, he no longer battles against the seconds. He arranges them. He makes them kneel." @keepIT_tactical on Silva's legacy: breakingthelines.com/player-stories…

It’s been just under a year since Russell Martin departed Southampton with the club sitting bottom of the Premier League. Can he bounce back at Rangers? @ScottBradleyX on Martin’s appointment at Ibrox and why Rangers fans should be excited: breakingthelines.com/scottish-footb…

Alberto Moleiro has proved to be an excellent player this season, despite Las Palmas' relegation, scoring 6 goals. With Alex Baena leaving to join Atlético de Madrid, Moleiro is destined to take his position, and be one of the key figures in attack next season.

After suffering a humiliating 3-0 defeat at Cincinnati, Inter Miami will be looking to get back to winning ways as they travel to Harrison to take on New York Red Bulls. @AndysBetClubUK previews tomorrow's match in New Jersey: breakingthelines.com/tactical-previ…

Alberto Moleiro replacing Alex Baena is one of my favorite LaLiga transfers of the summer. Big shoes to fill, but Moleiro is capable of thriving in his place.

Villarreal have suffered a massive loss in their creative department with Alex Baena headed to Atletico Madrid. However, they might just have the heir to his throne in Alberto Moleiro, who has arrived from Las Palmas. @scoutlaliga1: breakingthelines.com/player-analysi…

Only with @afriskaut will you find such in depth, well-analyzed scouting reports on the best young players in Africa’s domestic leagues. Check out this report from @brookbvb on Cameroon’s next top prospect:

From Samuel Eto'o to Rigobert Song, Cameroon has produced some of the greatest African players of all time. At 17 years old, Sodwe Lissouck Marcel Junior looks set to become the next Cameroonian player to take world football by storm. @brookbvb: breakingthelines.com/player-analysi…

Excellent article about Ilya Zabarnyi, the young Ukrainian central defender of The Cherries (Bournemouth) who's a prime target of PSG.

PSG are in a position where they need to prioritize quality over quantity. They need to reinforce their squad with depth, but above all, they need a better center back than Kimpembe, Beraldo & Hernandez. Ilya Zabarnyi would be the perfect fit — but are they willing to pay €70m?

Bournemouth have already sold two key figures of their backline this summer: Milos Kerkez and Dean Huijsen. Could Ilya Zabarnyi be the next player to depart the Vitality Stadium for greener pastures? @free__flowing on Zabarnyi: breakingthelines.com/premier-league…

Betis are in need of a new right winger with the departure of Antony, who completely changed the course of Real Betis' season. I had in mind Ethan Nwaneri on loan as a potential option, as well as, Nicolas Kühn who has now signed for Como, and Johan Bakayoko of PSV.

With the sale of Sabaly and Bellerín reaching the 30-year-old mark, Betis need a new right-back. Omar El Hilali, proven in La Liga and young, Oliver Braude, a modern full-back with the ability to invert, and Mukiele, who is proven at the highest level, are all options.

Real Betis have their work cut out for them in terms of replacing Antony and Youssouf Sabaly — good stuff by @scoutlaliga1 on potential replacements.