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The Evolution of Football

Explore the evolution of football tactics and formations, from the 2-3-5 Pyramid and WM system to Catenaccio, Total Football, Tiki-Taka, gegenpressing and the modern game. Discover the formations, tactical ideas and managers that transformed football.

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The Evolution of Football

From the 2-3-5 Pyramid to the WM: How Football Found Its Shape

Football formations have changed dramatically over the history of the game. The modern 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1 and 3-4-3 may look familiar today, but football was once dominated by a formation that placed five forwards across…

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