Is Messi the greatest of all time?

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Is Messi the greatest of all time?

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Dec 13, 2022

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Argentina cruise past Croatia on their way to the 2022 World Cup final, to face France or Morocco. Messi inspired another victory, but it was Julian Alvarez who secured it with a brace on the night. The Tifo team discuss Julian, Lionel and more in today's episode.
The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark
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Dec 13, 2022

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In-depth tactical, historical & geopolitical breakdowns of the beautiful game. From the team behind the Tifo Football YouTube channel. Hosted by Joe Devine.

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Nagelsmann's Hoffenheim Tactics: Joe is joined by Alex Stewart to discuss Hoffenheim under Julian Nagelsmann; his mantra, the pendulum effect, wing-backs and thoughts from our commenters. Julian Nagelsmann's Hoffenheim - https://youtu.be/ilq5hMy1yZc by Tifo Football Podcast
22 min listen
Antonio Conte: Antonio Conte has won the Premier League in his first season with Chelsea. In this episode, Joe Devine is joined by Nick Miller to discuss the Italian manager, his work this season & his future. Brief History of Antonio Conte - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpYjxp7Ia_Y by Tifo Football Podcast
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World Cup History (1982-1990 & Denmark 1992): Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to discuss the evolution of tactics between 1982 and 1990, and Stephen Tudor to talk about Denmark's victorious European Championships in 1992. To view our entire World Cup focus on TifoFootball.com - https://www.tifofootball.com/focus/history-world-cup/ by Tifo Football Podcast
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Jardim's Monaco Tactics: Under manager Leonardo Jardim, Monaco have staged a radical shift in their player acquisition policy. From big spend, to smart academy investment, a team stocked with youthful talent has now reached the latter stages of this season’s Champions League. In this episode, Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart, to discuss the tactics that have granted Monaco’s success, along with the environment that has enabled that. Jardim's tactics at Monaco - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPnDLpaDUWc&t= by Tifo Football Podcast
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Sarri's Napoli Tactics: Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to discuss Napoli's attractive style of play under manager Maurizio Sarri. Maurizio Sarri's Napoli 2016/17 - https://youtu.be/ZWJkzjouJgk by Tifo Football Podcast
22 min listen
Zonal Versus Man Marking: Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to discuss zonal and man marking. From Helenio Herrera to Tony Pulis; defending is often seen as dull. But when you take a closer look at the complexities of defensive systems, you’ll find artistry on par with the attacking game. Zonal vs Man Marking - https://youtu.be/BLMhylkO2eo by Tifo Football Podcast
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World Cup History (France 1998): Joe Devine is joined by Paul Ansorge to discuss the 1998 World Cup. To view our entire World Cup focus on TifoFootball.com - https://www.tifofootball.com/focus/history-world-cup/ by Tifo Football Podcast
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World Cup History (Argentina 1978 & Qatar 2022): Joe Devine is joined by Paul Ansorge to talk about the 1978 World Cup in Argentina, the controversy surrounding the tournament, and within that context, how we might look forward and think about the Qatar tournament in 2022. To view our entire World Cup focus on TifoFootball.com - https://www.tifofootball.com/focus/history-world-cup/ by Tifo Football Podcast
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35 min listen
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Fellaini & De Bruyne: Joe Devine is joined by Alex Stewart to talk tactics, Marouane Fellaini & Kevin de Bruyne. Marouane Fellaini: A Key Player - https://youtu.be/wFb1pzA_l6o Kevin de Bruyne | Tactical Profile - https://youtu.be/VmF6YZr8HbM by Tifo Football Podcast
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Is Messi the greatest of all time?

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