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Carlos Tévez - War and Peace

“It is impossible to explain everything the streets taught me. And it was a lot.” - Carlos Tévez. Murder, crime, drugs, weapons. These were everyday realities in the Buenos Aires neighborhood known as Fuerte Apache. This...

What Has Happened to Liverpool? How the Reds' Title Defense Fell Apart

You've seen it once, you've seen it before was the most resonant feeling associated with Liverpool’s first-leg defeat to Galatasaray. It was a 1-0 defeat in Istanbul, and you could have been forgiven for thinking...

Yaya Touré and the Danger of Remembering Moments

When Yaya Touré is discussed, the same images surface. The Champions League final at centre-back. The 20-goal season. The solo run against Aston Villa. Those moments became memories. As they solidified, Touré became widely regarded...

Tactical Profile: Shining the Spotlight on Marco Silva's Fulham

Fulham are chasing European qualification this season under the guidance of Portuguese manager Marco Silva, who is in his sixth season in charge of the West London club. He is a manager who is mainly...

Goals, Graphs and the Death of the Maverick

The modern football fan lives in contradiction, especially in conversations surrounding the Premier League. Every weekend timelines fill with complaints that the game has become robotic, rigid and overcoached. Supporters say they miss flair, personality...