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Assessing How Everton could Look ahead of Season of Change
Everton are one of the most successful clubs in English football but are currently experience the longest barren trophy run in their long and illustrious history. The Toffees have won nine league titles, a Cup Winners’ Cup and five FA Cups though the last time came way back in 1995. There is new hope on…
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Tactical Warfare: Arsenal vs PSG, The Second Act
As Arsenal prepare to travel to Paris trailing 1-0 from the first leg at the Emirates, Mikel Arteta’s men face a daunting yet surmountable task: breaking down a technically adept PSG side while managing the risk posed by one of Europe’s most lethal transition attacks. This matchup is not just about individual brilliance, but…
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Lautaro Martínez: El Toro’s Evolution into Inter’s Vanguard
From the bustling streets of Bahía Blanca to the grand stages of European football, Lautaro Martínez’s journey is emblematic of resilience and relentless ambition. Nicknamed “El Toro” for his bullish tenacity, Martínez has matured into a linchpin for both Inter Milan and the Argentine national team, embodying the archetype of the modern forward. Early…
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Crunching the Numbers to Find a Replacement for Alex Baena
With just five matches left, Villarreal currently sit in 5th place in La Liga, one point above Real Betis It all seems like 5th place will be enough to achieve UEFA Champions League qualification, thanks to the Spanish teams’ good performances in European competitions. If Villarreal end up losing their spot, it will be hard…
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Turkish Football Authorities Have Something to Say about Women’s Bodies
On the 13th of April as the players of Fenerbahce and Sivasspor were taking to the pitch fans noticed a banner being carried by the Sivasspor players. Nothing new there, you’d probably think, teams carry messages onto the pitch all the time, in various forms. From messages of solidarity with victims of war or natural…
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Yoane Wissa: Atypical, Uncoventional, and Resilient
Throughout Premier League history, there have always been players who, despite not playing for the biggest clubs, have built a reputation for delivering against the elite. From Yakubu at Portsmouth to Kevin Nolan at Bolton and West Ham, these players consistently stepped up against top opposition, often leaving fans wondering if they were good enough…
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Using Data to Find a Replacement for Óscar Mingueza
Celta are currently in a Conference League spot and could return to Europe after 9 years. To make this happen, left-back Óscar Mingueza has been crucial for the manager Claudio Giráldez and had offers to leave in January. With Celta’s current form and his constant call-ups to the Spanish National Team, as well as a…
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Using Data to Find a Replacement for Dodi Lukébakio
Dodi Lukébakio currently has 11 goals and 2 assists in La Liga in 34 appearances this season and has skyrocketed Sevilla from a relegation battle to a potential European spot. Nonetheless, if Sevilla isn’t able to obtain European qualification, it may be hard to retain this sort of talent from other clubs in European competitions…
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Beyond Goals and Assists: Understanding Advanced Metrics
Nowadays football analysis is not only about goals, assists or shots on target but it’s going more and more advanced. Heatmaps, xGoal and xAssist, progressive passes – this is the next generation of statistics. Let’s take a closer look at them. It’s hard to find a big football fan who doesn’t know what exactly the…
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Upgrade Your Office Vibe With Minimalist Backgrounds
In the world of virtual meetings, less is often more. A cluttered or distracting background can quickly derail even the best presentations. In contrast, a clean, minimalist space helps you appear more professional, focused, and approachable. Learning how to change background on Zoom or other virtual platforms gives you control over your environment—and makes it…