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Veljko Paunović’s High-Flying Reading FC
Reading FC have made an unexpectedly extraordinary start to the 2020/21 Championship season. Under the tutelage of new manager Veljko Paunović, The Royals have won seven of their first eight games, netting 15 goals and conceding just three. Reading were predicted by many to settle for mid table mediocrity this season so it comes…
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Tactical Analysis: Leeds United
After returning to the top flight for the first time in 16 years, Leeds United have enjoyed a phenomenal start to life in the Premier League under Marcelo Bielsa. From their first game against Liverpool, they made it clear that they would not sacrifice their style of play for any opponent; Bielsa’s side dominated possession…
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Player Analysis: Dominik Szoboszlai
Over the past decade, Red Bull Salzburg has produced a treasure trove of world-class talent, with Sadio Mané, Erling Haaland, Dayot Upamecano, Naby Keïta and Konrad Laimer finding themselves amongst a star-studded list of players who have emerged as some of the finest footballers in Europe. Today, Salzburg boasts the likes of Patson Daka (22),…
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Tactical Analysis: Atalanta vs. Ajax
After a thumping 4-0 victory over FC Midtjylland, Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta side hosted Erik ten Hag’s Ajax at the Atleti Azzurri d’Italia. Although Ajax lost 1-0 to Liverpool last week, they created plenty of chances against the reigning Premier League champions and they did so again in Bergamo. Ajax scored two first half…
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How the Pandemic Has Changed the Sports Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic inevitably changed the modern world. It significantly affected everyday life, including the parts we considered vital: education, work, transport, and relationships. However, it also considerably modified fields that are seemingly trivial but, in the long run, significantly define our well-being, such as sports. People consider sports valuable in their life, serving…
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Player Analysis: Benjamin Pavard
Benjamin Pavard began his career in 2002 at US Jeaumont at the age of 6. He did not stagnate there but continued to rise and gradually transformed into a seasoned player, and would go on to join Lille in April 2014 at the age of 14. Five years later, Pavard is now a defender at…
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How Important Was Olivier Giroud in France’s 2018 World Cup Triumph?
When Didier Deschamps announced his 23-man France squad for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, many eyebrows were raised. Alexandre Lacazette was not included in the squad following a season that saw him register 17 goals and 5 assists for Arsenal. Neither was Anthony Martial, who provided 11 goals and 9 assists for…
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Player Analysis: Pervis Estupiñán
It has been quite the rapid rise for Pervis Estupiñán. Born in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, Estupiñán joined LDU Quito’s academy at the age of 13, and made his professional debut shortly after his 17th birthday. After a breakthrough season that saw him earn a spot in the Best XI of the 2015 Ecuadorian Serie A season…
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Tactical Analysis: Southampton vs. Everton
Carlo Ancelotti’s Everton travelled down to St. Mary’s to take on Ralph Hasenhüttl’s Southampton on Sunday. With Everton coming into the game as the only unbeaten side in the Premier League, most would’ve expected Everton to run out victorious and go three points clear at the top of the table. However, Hasenhüttl’s side dominated proceedings…
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Tactical Analysis: Napoli vs. Atalanta
After controversially receiving a 3-0 defeat and being deducted a point for failing to play their scheduled match against Juventus, Napoli thrashed Atalanta in a match that was expected to be a close contest. Poor structure and individual errors from Atalanta saw Napoli score four goals in the first half and put the game to…
