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O'Neill named on Fifa technical group for World Cup
TL;DR
Michael O'Neill has been appointed to FIFA's Technical Study Group for the upcoming World Cup, joining a team of 10 experts led by Arsene Wenger. The group will provide insights into the tournament's 104 games via FIFA's social media and YouTube channels.
Key points
- Michael O'Neill appointed to FIFA Technical Study Group
- Group includes 10 experts led by Arsene Wenger
- Insights will be shared via FIFA's social media and YouTube
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O'Neill is part of the 10-strong group that is led by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger [Getty Images]
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has been appointed to the Fifa Technical Study Group [TSG] for this summer's World Cup.
O'Neill is named as part of a 10-strong group that also includes Otto Addo, Tobin Heath, Jurgen Klinsmann, Jayne Ludlow, Gilberto Silva, Jon Dahl Tomasson, Paulo Wanchope, Aron Winter and Pablo Zabaleta.
The team of experts will be guided by former Arsenal manager and current Fifa Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger to provide deeper insights into each of the 104 games at this summer's tournament in North America through the Fifa Training Centre social media accounts and YouTube channel.
"The Technical Study Group helps identify trends in the game, prepare future generations for football's development and contribute to making the sport more exciting by highlighting the qualities players will need in the future," said Wenger.
"With an unprecedented level of high-quality data, the TSG will be able to describe, analyse and interpret what is happening on the pitch in a way that inspires both technical experts and football fans.
"We are not only collecting more data than before but also trying to strike the right balance between technical expertise and data. At the same time, we want to share our technical observations in real time during the tournament."
The TSG will study each game from a unique tactical position, either at the respective stadium or from a performance suite in Miami, with access to six video angles and thousands of data points live during each match.
TSG members will also select the tournament awards.
Q&A
Who is Michael O'Neill and what is his role in the FIFA Technical Study Group?
Michael O'Neill is the manager of Northern Ireland and has been appointed to the FIFA Technical Study Group to provide insights during the World Cup.
Who else is part of the FIFA Technical Study Group alongside Michael O'Neill?
The group includes notable figures such as Otto Addo, Tobin Heath, Jurgen Klinsmann, and Arsene Wenger, among others.
What is the purpose of the FIFA Technical Study Group at the World Cup?
The group aims to analyze and provide insights into each of the 104 games during the World Cup, sharing their findings through FIFA's social media platforms.