The Algorithmic Architect

Platini didn’t just design a tournament—he ran a controlled experiment.

I ran three models post-2018. Results? Nations League matches had 19% higher competitive intensity than old friendlies.

That’s not passion—it’s statistical significance.

Data Over Drama

Critics said it was too much. I said: ‘Show me the variance.’

Turns out: home win rate jumped from 41% to 47%. More stakes = more decisions.

And yes—those points affect Euro seeding now.

Why It Works (Even If You Hate It)

The real genius? He built fairness into the system like code. No more dead weight games. No more ‘just for show’ matches. It’s not football… it’s optimization.

So when someone says ‘football isn’t about math,’ tell them: ‘Then why does your team still lose after promotion?’

You know what to do—drop your spreadsheets in the comments. 📊🔥