Spain 0–0 Cape Verde. A result that surprised many. Yet when favorites stumble, the reasons are often psychological rather than tactical. As Austria prepares to face Jordan as the clear favorite, the real challenge may not be the opponent—but how players deal with expectations, pressure, and the temptation to focus on the outcome instead of the process. My latest article explores why elite performance begins with the next action, not the final result. 📖 Read the full article

Was macht erfolgreiche Führung im Spitzensport aus? Während meiner Hospitation beim AC Milan erhielt ich faszinierende Einblicke in die Leadership-Qualitäten von Carlo Ancelotti. Seine Fähigkeit, Vertrauen zu schaffen, Menschen zu führen und Höchstleistungen zu ermöglichen, hinterließ bei mir einen bleibenden Eindruck. Erfahrungen, die weit über den Fußball hinaus von Bedeutung sind.

109 consecutive passes. 5:34 of uninterrupted possession. Austria's biggest problem against Algeria wasn't the equaliser—it was passivity. Here's why.