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Virgil Van Dijk: Liverpool’s most important signing in recent years?
On Wednesday, it was finally announced. The news that all Liverpool fans were waiting for during the entire summer transfer window. Both Liverpool and Southampton had finally agreed a deal to sign defender Virgil Van Dijk – after manager Jurgen Klopp fought hard all summer to secure the Dutchman’s services to Anfield. After the Anfield…
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On Emre Can
With the January transfer window almost upon us, it’s time for speculation to take centre stage again. ITK accounts on Twitter, the customary meltdown on social media and the false dawns of premature excitement is almost upon us yet again for the first time in five months. Will Philippe Coutinho get his dream move to…
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Borussia Dortmund 2 – 1 Hoffenheim: Tactical Analysis
With the Borussia Dortmund hierarchy deciding Peter Bosz’ departure as necessary for BVB achieving their desired level of success, Peter Stoger was quickly brought in to manage Die Schwarzgelben. Despite some considering the swap of bosses a downgrade, with Stoger’s far more compact approach compared to Bosz’ more attractive possession-based style, the new gaffer’s initial…
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Mourinho, Guardiola and… The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
“Language is the foundation of civilization. It is the glue that holds the people together. It is the first weapon drawn in a conflict.” There’s a tribe in Namibia that doesn’t have a single word for the color “blue,” but they have a plethora of words for the color “green.” If you put a color…
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The Manchester Derby: A Tactical Analysis
The Manchester derby wasn’t just a game between the clubs that occupy the first two spots in the Premier League, nor was it a match between the two richest clubs in England, but it was, well and truly, the umpteenth tactical battle between Josè Mourinho and Pep Guardiola – two of the most successful managers…
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Pep Guardiola’s Tactical Juggernaut
Pep Guardiola is one of the tactical icons of this era and his style has almost been revolutionary. After struggling a bit in his first season with Manchester City, his team have looked unstoppable this year. In this article, I will go in depth about his tactics and why they have been so successful. Formations/Player…
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[NEW] Top 25 African U23 Talents
Breaking The Lines have just released an in depth project detailing the top 25 U23 talents from Africa. Follow this link here to see the rankings.
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Taking a look at the USSF Presidential candidates, and their plans
The United States losing to Trinidad and Tobago has opened up the opportunity for more voices to be heard within United States soccer. For the first time since 1998 the United States Soccer Federation will have an election for their president. Since 1998 Sunil Gulati, the current president has run unopposed. With the United States…
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Ultima fermata Tirana
Storicamente la nazionale italiana non ha mai entusiasmato o strappato applausi. L’ immaginario dell’ Italia è infatti legato al catenaccio, al contropiede e alla forza d’animo che nel corso dei decenni ha permesso di vincere quattro Mondiali. L’ex CT Antonio Conte, pur non vincendo nessun trofeo o giocando nessuna finale, ha guadagnato il rispetto di…
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Scouting Report: Weston McKennie
There is an American teenager on the brink of a breakout season in the Bundesliga and his name is not Christian Pulisic. 19-year-old Weston McKennie has made a name for himself at Schalke 04 early in the season and is improving with every appearance. McKennie has just completed his third successive start for The Royal…
