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Dani Parejo: A Brain on the Field

There is something special about being able to write about someone you knew long before they became a well-known figure. Dani Parejo, currently one of the most recognized footballers in Spanish football, was my neighbor...

How Lewis Hall Went from Newcastle’s Fourth-Choice Left Back to Playing for England

Lewis Hall has had to bide his time for opportunities, but in stepping off the bench to make his England debut away to Greece on Thursday, he showed a level of poise that has seemingly...

Osasuna: Analyzing the Biggest Surprise of the 2024/25 LaLiga Season's Opening Weeks

After a 2023/24 season that saw them regress from seventh to 11th in the table, Osasuna parted ways with Jagoba Arrasate after a six-year spell. Arrasate left the 2022/23 Copa del Rey finalists for the...

Ricardo Velho: The Best Goalkeeper in Portugal?

Ricardo Velho may have old in his name, but he is breaking new barriers as a traditional shot-stopper. 33 is just his shirt number. He’s not thirty, but he has been considered as ‘third-choice’ by...

Rayan Aït-Nouri: A Bright Spark Amidst Difficulties for Wolverhampton Wanderers

A strong run inside the Chelsea half, dribbling his way inside from the left flank to get the better of Enzo Fernández and then Moisés Caicedo before setting up Matheus Cunha for an equalising goal...