Football has evolved beyond raw talent and coach instinct — it’s now shaped by GPS, AI, and data analytics. From custom ...

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But are players really playing more now than in the past? The FT’s chief data reporter John Burn-Murdoch and FT columnist Simon Kuper did some digging recently, and found some surprising results. Here ...

Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, left, reacts after referee Thomas Bramall disallows his goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford, ...