Arteta game plan was clearly off, didn’t come with anything that could threaten PSG in 120mins, just set pieces tactics and Insha Allah. No overloads, nothing to dominate. Nah.
PSG looked far more prepared tactically. They controlled the spaces Arsenal usually thrive in, cut off the central combinations, and forced Arsenal into predictable attacks. Every time Arsenal tried to build, PSG knew where the next pass was going.
What makes it worse is that Arsenal didn’t adjust throughout, they had just 14 touches in PSG box, completed less than 300 passes in 120mins, they didn’t even attempt 300 passes. The same patterns kept repeating, the same issues remained, and PSG grew more comfortable as the game went on. Finals are often decided by fine margins, but this was not it, nah, you don’t play like this, lt felt like one team arrived with multiple solutions while the other relied on no Plan for 120 minutes.
At this level, individual quality matters, but tactical flexibility matters just as much. Arsenal never found a way to make PSG uncomfortable, didn’t threaten for 120mins
France are favorite because they have a coach that understands how to play knockout football. This attack is absurd. Mbappe leading the line with Dembele, Thuram, Olise, Cherki, Barcola, Doue, Mateta and Akliouche behind him? That’s goal-scoring depth most nations can only dream of. Wingers who can beat anyone 1v1, creative No.10 types, and finishers who can come off the bench and change games.
He’s balanced this with going with midfielders that are effective tacklers, and center backs that most countries can only dream of. They don’t just have talent, they have profiles that fit tournament football perfectly. Pace out wide, physicality through the spine, runners in midfield, and defenders comfortable defending huge spaces. That combination is terrifying in knockout games because France can hurt you in transition, dominate aerially, or simply overpower teams physically when matches become scrappy.
Their flexibility is strength . They can play direct, sit deep and counter, or press high depending on the opponent. Few national teams can lose one or two starters and still bring on players of similar quality without the overall level dropping. Most countries rely on one elite attacker to carry them. France can rotate entire front lines and still field world-class players.
Deschamps also understands something a lot of international coaches don’t tournaments are rarely won by the most entertaining side. They’re won by teams that manage moments properly. France almost never look emotionally rattled. Even when they play below their level, they stay compact, dangerous, and clinical when opportunities appear. That’s why they consistently go deep in tournaments.
Some of these attackers are still improving. Olise, Doue, Barcola, Cherki, Akliouche these aren’t finished products yet. The technical level coming through this generation is ridiculous. France used to rely mainly on athletic dominance, now they have creators and manipulators between the lines as well.
If the chemistry fully clicks, this could end up being the most complete France squad of the Deschamps era.
Anant Ambani has launched Vantara Creamery, a new ice cream brand from A2 Gir cow milk, including Malai Kulfi, Guava Chilli, Filter Coffee, Kesar Peda, and Butter Caramel.
Indian billionaires has massive wealth and capital, yet most big business families still can’t move beyond campa cola, chai, masala, namkeen-type businesses.
Meanwhile, Western billionaires are building companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX, and Meta that are shaping the future.
For a country with this much talent and money, we still think too small.
@Paritolkks@ilulupat There is a difference in thought process. West tries to solve a problem and these people with money try to finish small businesses.
बिहार के नये स्वास्थ्य मंत्री निशांत जी ने युवाओं को ज्यादा से ज्यादा हरी पत्तियों का सेवन करने की सलाह दी है।
हरी पत्ते वाली सब्जियां विटामिन से भरपूर और आंखों के लिए बहुत फायदेमंद होती हैं। बिहार में स्वास्थ्य क्रांति आ चुकी है।
@Dhimahi11 Pune's public transport facilities are horrible to say atleast ,all cabs and auto rickshaw charge as per their will. Even Ola Uber drivers use the platform as customer base and will quote their own prices as per meter.
Back in 2003 World Cup
When Australia posted 359
I’m sure every single one of us back in school had this rumor - Ponting had Spring in his bat.
I mean - that was the unreal dominance of thy team.
1999,2003,2007.
But somehow when India - dominates - it’s bad for cricket.
Or it’s rigged.
I know why you say so - I have done the same for aussies.
For now I’ll only say
Chup Bhosdike. Cope Hard. Seethe harder.
Absolute mad mad mad perfomance.
Loved the editing choices as well, pacing, tension building is done so freaking well. I did not feel the runtime at all. The final act is an acid trip. Fell in love with the movies all over again. A near masterpiece. 👏🏻 #MartySupreme
11 years of Better Call Saul
Emmy nominations: 53
Wins: 0
That’s brutal, considering the writing, performances, and cinematography were operating at an elite level.
Bob Odenkirk. Rhea Seehorn. A cast at the absolute peak of television.
Awards don’t define legacy, but sometimes they miss it entirely.
Better Call Saul didn’t need trophies to be immortal.
So whose loss is it really- Better Call Saul, or the Emmys?
It’s the third-man run behind the high line that’s killing Real Madrid. Players are sliding everywhere on the pitch. One ball behind the wing backs and the forward is open before the CBs can catch up to the play.
It all begins right from the moment first bite of food gets into the child's mouth
One gets chicken,ham,eggs and beans without 2 litre adulterated oil curry slop
Other gets Watery Dal Rice and Pesticide ridden wheat chapati
We eat like its still Bengal Famine
They Eat like World Conquerors and Apex Predators
It's not Genes
Its our Veg Cvckery