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Banning Headers in Youth Soccer will Increase Concussions
Recently, there’s been a growing movement in the United States to ban heading the ball in youth soccer. In theory, this sounds like a great idea to prevent our children, who are still growing and developing, from getting head injuries as they grow up. We don’t want our kids getting concussions that may affect them…
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Scouting World Cup Stars: Roman Sergeyevich Zobnin
Full Name: Roman Sergeyevich Zobnin Nationality: Russian Date of Birth: 11 February 1994 (age 24) Birthplace: Irkutsk, Russia Height: 184 m (6 ft 1 in) Youth Club: Konoplyov football academy Current Club: Spartak Moscow Number: 11 (Russian National Team), 47 (Spartak Moscow) Position: Midfield Preferred Foot: Right Market Value: 7.2 Million Contract Until: 30.06.2021 Player’s…
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Scouting World Cup Stars: Albert Guðmundsson
“In the house it was all about football and it still is. That’s how I like it. Football is basically my life. If I am not playing football then I am probably somewhere watching football.” In a family full of footballers, Albert Guðmundsson has forged a unique career path turning down the likes of Arsenal…
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Messi’s 31st
31 journalists from across the globe comment on what Messi means to them personally, and football in general.
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Scouting World Cup Stars: Ellyes Skhiri
After breaking out onto the scene for Montpellier back in 2015, Ellyes Skhiri has the opportunity to lead Tunisia where they’ve never been before. Grouped together with tournament contenders England and Belgium as well as World Cup newbies Panama, Les Aigles de Carthage face a tall task ahead to get out of the group –…
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Scouting World Cup Stars: Dawid Kownacki
Dubbed the ‘new Robert Lewandowski’ by various sectors of the media, Dawid Kownacki is an obvious talent and one the nation of Poland holds in high regard. Yet, the current Sampdoria striker undoubtedly had his work cut out for him to deliver on this hype, and perhaps even exceed the high expectations bestowed upon him…
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Scouting World Cup Stars: Fahad Al-Muwallad
The ‘Saudi Messi’. Although not an entirely accurate comparison, if you have seen him play, you will already know why many call him that. If you have ever seen the words “where is Fahad” more than once and tried to find out more, then you probably have an idea of how highly rated this man…
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Reece James: Under The Radar
Football is rarely straightforward for Chelsea fans. Even after all the success, the club has enjoyed during the Abramovich era, there is always something simmering beneath the surface. Chelsea, unquestionably, have a unique ability to overly complicate matters and create chaos. After a tumultuous season that saw Chelsea lift the FA Cup, a period…
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Liverpool: 2017-18 UEFA Champions League Final Preview
When Jurgen Klopp was appointed manager of Liverpool in October 2015, he stated, “It’s not so important what people think when you come in. It’s what people think when you leave. Please give us the time to work. This could be very special, if you’re prepared to work for it. We can do it in…
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Scouting Report: Corentin Tolisso
The 23-year-old Frenchman nicknamed “Coco” has been called up for Didier Deschamps’ 23-man World Cup squad after his first season at Bayern Munich, following a transfer from Lyon. He will be in a midfield of talent that includes Steven N’Zonzi, Blaise Matuidi, Paul Pogba, and N’Golo Kanté. Depending on the shape of Deschamps’ team, Corentin…
