In the world of football, many clubs are using the “Moneyball” strategy; and one of the most efficient in this is FC Porto. Porto constantly sells their best players, while always finding new ones to ensure a continuous success. Their economic and competitive achievements during...
Undoubtedly, playing away from home always adds an extra difficulty in team sports. The home advantage is commonly accepted across fans and athletes. Terms for expressing the importance of the home crowd in an exhibition, such as the 12th man (Football) or the 6th man (Basketball), are widely known. But can the same be anticipated for individual sports, too? Do the home fans hold a major role in the performance of an athlete?
