The New York Red Bulls forward and Arsenal and France legend explains the art of scoring while sprinting Have a clear vision Know exactly where you’re going to put it “Know what you’re going to do. I like to open up and use my sidefoot to bang the ball into the bottom corner – no matter who...
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The Colombian hitman outlines the key skills you need to strike with deadly force inside the opposition area The rule of five “The first five yards of any move you’re involved in are among the most important you can make as a striker. Forwards like me act on instinct. There’s no better feeling than getting in front...
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The Ivorian battering ram shares his secrets with FFT on using movement, strength and passing to boss the game It’s all about positioning “At Barcelona, I started in midfield and finished in midfield. They did not need me to go forward. My job was just to hold the midfield; to take the ball from one player and...
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Receiving a pass Before I receive the ball, I quickly look to see which players I can give it to. Always be aware of who is around you: if you feel them closing down, take a touch to move the ball away from them. Try and put yourself in space to get the pass: the more space...
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