Napoli’s president thinks only players under 23 should play international football. 👀 He says there are too many games, and that older players getting injured on duty hurts clubs who pay their salaries. “After 23, you should stop with the national team and let the new ones be

Did anyone else think Lucas Podolski was already retired? 😵‍💫 Because Admin definitely did 😅 But even now at 40 years old, the former Bayern and Arsenal star hasn’t ruled out playing for one more season. Representing Polish club, Gornik Zabrze, since 2021, he was asked about

Not every football journey starts in an academy. For Lewis Johnson, it began on muddy pitches in Milton Keynes, playing for a local team called City Colts. When he was 12, his dad got him a Train Effective subscription. Not because he was a star, but because he wanted his son

Is “flow state dribbling” actually real? 👀 When @neymarjr dribbles, Japanese scientists found his brain uses less than 10% of the activity an amateur does. He’s not overthinking, he’s reacting. Pure instinct. That’s what repetition does. You train so much that decisions

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Danny Welbeck missed 152 games at Arsenal. More games than he actually played. For years, injuries kept him out of the England picture. Now, at nearly 35, fans are calling for his England return. That’s not luck, that’s mental strength. Danny has stayed locked in, and

Remember when Granit Xhaka was booed off by his own fans? Stripped of the captaincy. Written off by almost everyone. Fast forward, he’s leading Leverkusen to a Bundesliga title and bossing games in the Premier League. From red cards to leadership. From frustration to composure.

Since Mbappé arrived, Vinícius hasn’t quite looked the same. Two elite players. Same zone. Same instincts. But at times, they’re stepping on each other’s toes. Both want to drift wide. Both want to be the main threat. And that’s where Real Madrid’s balance breaks down. For it

Happy Birthday to a true leader and legend, @rioferdy5 🎂👏 From defending cup finals, and winning league titles to inspiring the next generation of ballers with your values, mindset, and passion for the game. We’re really grateful at Train Effective for all your amazing help!

This is one side of football we don’t see 🏠👀 Footballers are constantly on the move, from one club to another, from one country to another. They’ll often buy houses and settle in, other times they won’t. In Memphis Depay’s case, he decided he’ll stay in a luxury hotel during

If you live in Miami, you can join our camp for just $665! This December, we are bringing the train effective camp to Miami! From December 14–20, you’ll: •Train with academy coaches •Play showcase matches in front of scouts •Experience pro-style daily routines designed to

We’ve all been there as kids... giving it our all on the street, dreaming that maybe, just maybe, a scout would see us. For @rayan_cherki , that dream actually came true…

Dominik Szoboszlai doesn’t care about headlines. “I’m doing the dirty job for the team, and that’s what matters.” Every team has its stars. But football isn’t just about goals and assists. It’s pressing, covering, tackling, cutting passing lanes, the stuff that never makes the

Kylian Mbappe says a shift in mentality helped his Real Madrid career after a rocky start 🧠 “I knew that I could change the situation, and now the situation has changed.” Mbappe missed penalties against Liverpool and Athletic Bilbao toward the end of 2024 and admitted at the

Why do players like Vitinha wet their boots? 💧 Adding a bit of water can actually improve control, touch, and spin. A thin layer fills tiny gaps between boot and ball, giving better grip while slightly reducing friction for smoother dribbles, passes, and shots. It even

Teenagers are 29x more likely to tear their ACL than 20 years ago. It’s not just bad luck. It’s what happens when kids spend less time moving, and more time scrolling. We’re seeing it in football every week: torn knees, lost seasons, shattered confidence. That’s why at Train

Before kickoff against Japan, Paraguay’s squad did something different - breath-hold training on the pitch. 🧠💨 Guided by Pedro Arbelaiz, student of OA® Master Instructor Matias Bussi, they used Oxygen Advantage® breathing techniques to awaken their respiratory system, sharpen

Haaland scores loads for City… But no one else really does. ⚽️ Outside of him, no player has more than one goal this season. When your whole system relies on one man, it’s only one injury away from falling apart. City need new routes to goal, or they might risk losing the

School by day. Bayern wonderkid by night. 🎓⚽️ Meet 17-year-old Lennart Karl, Bayern Munich’s teenage sensation balancing schoolwork and Champions League football. While most kids his age stress about exams, Karl’s revising between training sessions… and facing PSG under the

Nike just dropped shoes designed to train your mind. 🧠⚽️ They’re called the Mind 001 & 002, the first shoes built using neuroscience. Under the sole, there are 22 small foam nodes that move as you walk around. Each one sends tiny signals through your feet, helping your brain