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The Republic of Ireland’s World Cup dream that came so close ahead of USA 26’ but ended in heartbreak.
It has been 24 years since the Republic of Ireland featured at a FIFA World Cup. Despite Manchester United legend Roy Keane infamously leaving the camp in Saipan shortly before the 2002 World Cup after a feud with Manager Mick McCarthy, Ireland managed to reach the knockout stages of the tournament. The Boys in…
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Newcomers and Second Appearances: What to Expect in the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest of its kind as it will be hosted over three countries for the first time in history, featuring 48 teams from the six football federations, an increase of 16 countries from the regular format of 32 nations that has been in place since 1998. The…
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Shim Mheuka: Chelsea’s Newest Homegrown Hope
Shumaira Zion “Shim” Mheuka is an 18-year-old forward who is establishing himself as a prospect to watch at Chelsea. He is a striker and a step up as captain for the U21s, and an all-around elite goal scorer. He has the technical ability, physicality, and mature mentality that are often lacking at the youth football…
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Lamine Yamal: The Boy Who Skipped the Development Curve
There is a concept in ancient Stoic philosophy called Amor Fati. Love of fate. The idea that a person of true character does not merely tolerate what the world throws at them. They do not grit their teeth and endure it. They embrace it. They walk toward the fire and find it warm. Marcus Aurelius…
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Denzel Dumfries: The Relentless Engine Powering Inter’s Right Flank
Denzel Dumfries’ journey at Inter Milan has never been short of drama, drive, and decisive moments. Since arriving in 2021, the Dutch right wing-back has faced scrutiny and praise in equal measure. But the 2024–25 season was arguably his most complete and defining campaign yet — a year that combined physical dominance, tactical maturity, and…
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How Paulo Fonseca got his groove back at Lyon
Paulo Fonseca arrived in Lyon after a negative experience at AC Milan, one that was not entirely his fault, but rather the fault of a nonexistent club, one of the worst in AC Milan’s history, and of a number of players who had never been with him from the start. Despite having proven himself a…
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The Greatest Clubs to Ever Get Relegated
Relegation is possibly one of the most painful experiences a football fan can go through, apart from being a Manchester United fan of course. With the newfound wealth of super clubs, fans of Europe’s biggest sides might think their teams are insulated from such a horrible eventuality. However, Manchester United this last season, Chelsea…
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Ronaldinho – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
“I have had a dream, past the wit of man to say what dream it was: man is but an ass, if he go about to expound this dream.” – William Shakespeare Let me ask you something: A Brazilian talent, born in the favelas, who managed to rise from deep poverty and reach the…
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Genoa CFC Flourishing Under Daniele De Rossi
As the final whistle blew on Sunday 25th January there was relief, passion and a very happy fanbase. Genoa came back from 2-0 down at home to Bologna in a crazy game, Bologna had goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski sent off for a final man challenge. That red card changed the complexion of the game. Just over…
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The Wrong Team Always Wins the Champions League
Say it with me. The UEFA Champions League — the most watched, most romanticised, most achingly beautiful club competition in the history of sport — does not give the trophy to the best team. It never has. And deep down, if you’ve been watching long enough, you already know this. You’ve felt it in your…
