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Analysis: How the Bad Timing of Signings Like Benzema & Kanté Has Influenced the Season Of Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad have had a poor start to the league season by their standards, as the title holders have struggled to keep on playing their best football, which made them reach the glory of the Saudi Professional League. The Tigers strengthened their squads in the latest transfer window with world-class superstars like Karim Benzema and N’Golo…
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Douglas Luiz: The Answer to Arsenal’s Midfield Conundrum?
Club: Aston Villa Nationality: Brazil Position: CM, DM Preferred Foot: Right Height: 5’10”/17cm Age: 25 Strengths: ball-carrying, press resistance, duels, ball-striking, set-pieces, box-crashing Development Areas: defensive ability, aggression These Douglas Luiz links won’t go away and it’s logical why Arsenal would be interested in him. A box-crashing 8, whose press resistance with a good…
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Eden Hazard’s Teammates from His Final Chelsea Match: Where Are They Now?
At the beginning of October, news broke that Eden Hazard decided to hang up his boots at only 32 years old. Whilst he accomplished more in his career than most footballers his retirement was, in a way, shrouded in sadness due to how it came about. After 7 years leading the line for Chelsea and…
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From Nazi Banners to Palestinian Flags – FIFA’s Hypocrisy on Display
It’s no secret that FIFA’s ban against political demonstrations in football is unevenly applied even in the best of times. In recent years, though, the hypocritical imbalance in this rule’s enforcement has become too stark to ignore. Take, for example, the recent match between Ukraine and Italy on November 10. Prominently displayed behind the…
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Brasileirão Week 35: Bahia’s Brilliant Victory, Galo Leapfrog Grêmio and Double-Drama in Fortaleza
Brazil’s top flight is back after the final international break of the year – and that can only mean a return of the most dramatic, unpredictable title race you will find anywhere this season. As six clubs prepared to fight for the potentially title-winning twelve remaining points on offer, focus in the national media has…
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Who is Al-Hilal’s Most Irreplaceable Player?
Al-Hilal have several world-class superstars figuring in their respective ranks, most notably, after the historical transfer window that the Saudi capital club had last summer. Most of the players who have joined The Blues have brought a valuable addition to the team. Ruben Neves, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Yassine Bono, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Malcom have all turned…
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Takumi Minamino’s Redemption in Monaco
The difficulty in excelling in a top 5 European league is so often taken for granted, especially when the conversation is about one of the less fancied ones; namely Ligue 1 and Bundesliga. People automatically assume that anybody would flourish in these places, because they don’t have the glitz and glam of the more popular…
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Journey to the Gods: A Review of the Gates of Olympus Slot Game
The world of online slot games is an ever-evolving landscape, filled with innovative themes, captivating storylines, and engaging gameplay mechanics. Among these digital marvels, one game that has managed to carve a unique niche for itself is the Gates of Olympus from gatesofolympus-pragmatic.com. This game, with its Greek mythology-inspired theme and visually appealing graphics, offers…
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7 Most Underrated Soccer Players
If you have been a soccer fan for years, you probably have a list of players you feel have been underrated. So, who would you have on your list? Many great players don’t play for renowned and popular international football clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United, but most fans think they should have been…
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Tomas Soucek Sinks Burnley with a Late Dagger
Breaking the Lines’ Abu Yasin was at Turf Moor to deliver an exclusive BTL match report for Burnley’s match against West Ham. When receiving the team sheet before the game started, I was aghast at Jarrod Bowen not starting. Not only because it would be bad for my Fantasy team, but also because it…
