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Unai Emery: The King of the Underdog Teams
The job of a coach, and soccer coaches in particular, is a nasty business to begin with. You are almost always guaranteed to lose. If you are successful, everyone wants you to be successful forever. If you fail, you will soon find yourself without a job. Coaches are often not credited enough for the team’s…
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Dominik Szoboszlai: Liverpool’s Hungarian Phenom
Through all the drama and hardship that has hit Liverpool so far this season, with solid first-team regulars like Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, Alexis Mac Allister, and Mohamed Salah underperforming compared to their previously set standards, and new signings such as Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, and Alexander Isak failing to hit the ground running,…
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Beyond goals: what truly makes a Ballon d’Or winner?
Silence, anxiety and nervousness filled the air at the Théâtre du Châtelet as the winner of the 2018 Ballon d’Or was about to be announced. Sat at the front row were the nominees Luka Modric, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Antoine Griezmann with their spouses. Then finally, it was time for the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner to…
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Did Chelsea lose out on their next ‘Drogba’ in Victor Osimhen?
Victor Osimhen led Galatasaray to a domestic double last season before sealing a permanent move to the club this summer. With the Nigerian National team, Osimhen’s plaudits are no less. In just 44 games, he’s just six goals behind the legendary Rashidi Yekini in Nigeria’s all-time goalscorer list. Two seasons ago, the 26-year-old fell…
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Mathys Tel: Tottenham’s French Forward
From Hugo Lloris to Moussa Sissoko, from Younes Kaboul to David Ginola, Tottenham Hotspur have had their fair share of impressive Frenchmen in recent years. The latest Frenchman to start his journey at Tottenham is none other than Mathys Henri Tel. Born on April 27, 2005 to Guadeloupean parents, Tel was raised in Sarcelles,…
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25 years on: Remembering Leeds United’s Win at Lazio
At the final whistle on 2 May 2004, Bolton Wanderers’ Reebok Stadium witnessed an astonishing outpouring. In the away section, inconsolable children and howling adults – some shirtless – were the picture of despair. Their team, Leeds United, had just lost 4-1 and been effectively relegated from the Premiership. On the pitch, a distraught…
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Anísio Cabral – The Rising Portuguese Centre-Forward
Anísio Cabral is not the next Cristiano Ronaldo, nor the next Eusébio. He is the first Anísio Cabral: a compact, left-footed, transition-hungry centre-forward who, at just 17, has already outscored most European peers in high-stakes youth tournaments. Winner of the 2024 U17 European Championship, top scorer contender at the 2025 U17 World Cup, and Benfica’s…
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Premier League: How and Why It Became the Most Famous and Influential Football League in the World
In the global football landscape, few sports phenomena can boast the same global impact as the Premier League. Founded in 1992 by a group of clubs that broke away from the Football League to create a more modern and profitable competition, the Premier League has revolutionized the way a football league is perceived, transforming in…
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FTMXGlobal.com Review: Is This Platform Right for Global Market Exposure?
As global financial markets continue to evolve, traders increasingly look for platforms that combine speed, reliability, and broad market access. This FTMXGlobal.com Review takes a closer look at how the platform approaches modern trading through a blend of speed, flexibility, and technology-driven infrastructure. Designed for traders who prioritize efficiency and adaptability, the platform aims to…
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Analyzing the Attacking Structures from AFCON 2025
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has been nothing short of absolute entertainment, with memorable moments already starting from day one. From Ayoub El Kaabi’s bicycle kick to Patson Daka’s backflip, to Mbekezeli Mbokazi hitting the crossbar with a shot that sounded like it destroyed the post from the halfway line, to Samuel Moutoussamy almost…









