Pioneers

“We were the pioneers of Jurgen Klopp’s gegenpressing philosophy. What he built at Dortmund and Liverpool, we were the architects” Demba Ba reveals the origin of Klopp’s ‘rock-and-roll football’ success story

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Jurgen Klopp’s so-called ‘heavy-metal’ football was an era-defining style of play. The German’s gegenpressing philosophy would become synonymous with relentless attacking play, first with Borussia Dortmund and then with Liverpool, but only after another Bundesliga side blazed an earlier trail. Hoffenheim had only just been promoted to Germany’s top flight in 2008, but their rapid … Read more

Ferrari Pioneers New Modes Of Disaster At The Chinese Grand Prix

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If last year was any indication, two races is far too early to bang the gavel on Championship domination—but for structure’s sake, let’s save McLaren for last anyway. The Chinese Grand Prix is one of six sprint race weekends on the calendar this year, and in typical fashion, the sprint spoiled the contours of the … Read more