TALF: A New Football League Format (Original Concept)

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Authors: Yakup Ayva
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Abstract

TALF is an original football league format designed to improve competitive balance and reduce the strategic drawbacks of traditional league systems. The format introduces structural changes to how matches and outcomes are evaluated, encouraging teams to play decisively while maintaining fairness and sporting integrity. This document presents the core principles, rules, and intended benefits of the TALF format. The concept is shared publicly to establish authorship and provide an open reference point for future discussion, testing, or potential adoption by football organizations.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Sports Analytics and Performance Sports Gender and Society Doping in Sports

Publication details

Journal / source
Figshare
Publication date
3 January 2026
Document type
Preprint