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The Evolution of Football Tactics: Historical Insights and Modern Innovations

By 11v11 Site Editor , 01st December 2025 at 1:11 PM (11v11 blog)

Football has long been more than just a sport—it is a dynamic blend of art, strategy, and history. As the game has evolved, so too have the tactics employed by teams and managers, with each era leaving an indelible mark on the modern approach to the sport. With an accumulation of historical data and tactical analysis, enthusiasts and experts alike have come to appreciate the intricacies behind formations, transitions, and in-game decision-making. This evolution is not only crucial to understanding…

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Premier League clubs set for another spending spree this winter

By 11v11 Site Editor , 28th November 2025 at 8:00 AM (11v11 blog)

After blowing their European counterparts out of the water during the summer transfer window, Premier League clubs are gearing up for another sizeable spending spree. Europe’s €5 billion transfer window last summer was dominated by the English top-flight, with its clubs accounting for more than two-thirds of the total outlay. With that in mind, read on as we assess some of the major moves which could be completed by Premier League clubs in the winter transfer window. Marc Guehi –…

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Best Premier League Games to Watch in December 2025

By 11v11 Site Editor , 28th November 2025 at 5:48 AM (11v11 blog)

Though we’re only 12 rounds into the 2025/26 Premier League season, Arsenal appear to be already waltzing away with the title. Mikel Arteta’s men have gone from strength to strength in the early stages of the campaign, suffering just one defeat so far. With the rest of the chasing pack struggling with consistency, the Gunners have already opened a six-point gap at the top of the table. Heavily fancied to halt their exhausting two-decade title drought, Arsenal have established themselves…

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How Will The Home Nations Fare In Next Year’s World Cup?

By 11v11 Site Editor , 26th November 2025 at 3:23 PM (11v11 blog)

England cantered to World Cup qualification with some ease, thanks to a 100% qualifying record. Meanwhile, Scotland secured their first World Cup finals slot since 1998 with a hugely impressive 4-2 victory over Denmark, landing them top spot in their group. However, Wales and Northern Ireland have yet to secure their places in the finals, with both teams having to navigate the playoffs if they want to feature in the main tournament. The World Cup final is the biggest sporting…

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World Cup Veterans: The Men and Women Who Kept Coming Back

By 11v11 Site Editor , 25th November 2025 at 11:33 AM (11v11 blog)

The World Cup creates a feeling few other events can match. It brings together the best players in football and reveals who can handle the weight of the moment. It's every player's ultimate goal to reach the biggest show on Earth. Just qualifying for a single World Cup is a massive, life-changing grind. That alone is ridiculously hard to pull off. The real legends, though? They’re the ones who defy time, injuries, and managers to come back and compete on…

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Shifting Sponsorship Trends in Football 2026: A New Era After the Fall of Gambling Deals

By 11v11 Site Editor , 24th November 2025 at 8:01 AM (11v11 blog)

A while back, many clubs were able to promote gambling sites. The 2026 football sponsorship version is different, and we can see many changes. For instance, in the UK, the ban states that there must be no gambling-related logos on the front of the players’ shirts. In Spain, gambling ads are completely banned. In 2020, about 40% of Premier League clubs had gambling-related sponsors. In the mid-2010s, this figure generally ranged from roughly 35–60%, and in the 2020s, it has hovered…

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North London Derby – Arsenal Heavily Fancied to Beat Tottenham for Fourth Time in a Row

By 11v11 Site Editor , 21st November 2025 at 12:42 PM (11v11 blog)

One of the most heavily anticipated fixtures in the Premier League calendar pits Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur against each other in the latest edition of the famous North London derby. In the buildup—fuelled by predictions, fan debates and even casinos online weighing in on Arsenal’s heavy favourite status—Sunday’s showdown at the Emirates Stadium carries significant weight, with Spurs bidding to throw a spanner in the works of Arsenal’s genuine title pursuit. The Gunners’ quest to win their first top-flight crown…

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Newcastle United vs Manchester City Preview – stats, team news, potential line-ups

By 11v11 Site Editor , 21st November 2025 at 6:42 AM (11v11 blog)

Manchester City are set to headline Saturday’s Premier League action as they travel to St. James’ Park to take on Newcastle United. City are looking to temporarily move to within one point of league leaders Arsenal, and their fantastic record against Newcastle suggests they could pile the misery on Eddie Howe’s side this weekend. According to MY sports betting sites and pretty much every other outlet tracking the odds, City are the only team with a realistic chance of overtaking…

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Crypto on the Shirt: How Digital Trading Firms Took Over European Football in 2025

By 11v11 Site Editor , 19th November 2025 at 4:40 AM (11v11 blog)

There are now so many crypto logos and online trade brands on European football shirts that it feels like they belong there. Crypto exchanges, CFD brokers, and online trading platforms now sponsor more than a third of clubs in Europe's top five leagues. The Premier League is the most exposed, with about 70% of its teams having at least one crypto or trading partner. About 30% of clubs in La Liga, the Bundesliga, and Serie A also have similar deals.…

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Players Who Could Force Their Way Into The England World Cup Squad – Could England End The Drought?

By 11v11 Site Editor , 17th November 2025 at 4:44 AM (11v11 blog)

Regardless of whether it is a World Cup or a Euro, the England manager is always left with selection headaches. You can’t satisfy everyone. While England perhaps didn’t have the squad depth, world ranking, or the mentality to reach the latter stages of competitions 25 or 30 years ago, this is a trend they have bucked over the last few Euros and World Cups. Not only have they overcome these mental hurdles, won penalty shootouts, and reached the finals of…

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