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Who Should Espanyol Sign to Replace Marash Kumbulla?
Marash Kumbulla has had an excellent season at Espanyol, being crucial to their survival in the first division, redeeming himself after Roma paid a hefty fee for his signing. However, next year he will not be in Espanyol’s squad as his loan lasts just one year. In this article, we will be looking at potential…
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Can Real Madrid’s Star-Studded Front Three Finally Click in 2025–26?
As the 2025–26 season approaches, one of the biggest storylines surrounding Real Madrid isn’t about silverware but about synergy. Despite a standout individual debut campaign for Kylian Mbappé in 2024–25, questions persist about whether Madrid’s ultra-talented front three—Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Rodrygo—can truly function as a cohesive unit. The trio boasts pace, flair, and…
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The Interpreter: Football, Perception And The Art of Shared Seeing
In Sparta—land of myth, marrow, and men forged in fire—there was a room. Dark. Airless. Timeless. No banners. No glory. Only fate. And two figures awaiting the trembling soul who dared step forward. One held a sword—gleaming, merciless. The Executioner. Unforgiving as the gods. Silent as the grave. A whisper away from ending you.…
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More Than a Club, More Than a Game: FC Barcelona, Kurdistan, and the Hope League
On May 19, 2025, FC Barcelona officially announced the launch of the “Hope League”: a new initiative comprising six grassroots football schools across Kurdish-majority areas in Syria and Iraq. This move merges football with humanitarian outreach, offering structured training and safe community spaces to children in areas historically affected by conflict. Framed as a…
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Why Liverpool Made Florian Wirtz The Most Expensive Signing in Premier League History
After winning the 2024/25 Premier League title, Liverpool have been active in the transfer market, agreeing deals for Hungarian goalkeeper Armin Pecsi and Dutch wingback Jeremie Frimpong, and it seems that they may just have their third signing wrapped up. Florian Wirtz has been their main target right from the beginning, and now it…
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Rayan: The Young Sensation Carrying Vasco’s Legacy
Vasco is going through difficult times. Despite having a solid squad today, the club still faces uncertainties after 777 Partners lost control of Vasco’s football operations, further reducing financial guarantees for the Gigante da Colina. But even in tough times, one thing at Vasco has remained a source of pride: Base Forte, the club’s academy.…
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What Can We Expect From Real Sociedad Under New Manager Sergio Francisco?
For the first time in five years, Real Sociedad won’t be playing European competitions next season. A cycle has ended at the club with players like Mikel Merino and Robin Le Normand leaving last season after being vital to their run to 4th place the previous year. This summer, the manager Imanol Alguacil will be…
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Federico Valverde: Real Madrid’s Uruguayan Machine in Midfield
Born in Montevideo, Uruguay in 1998, Federico Valverde has developed into one of the most dynamic and complete midfielders in world football. Standing at 1.82m, he brings together physical robustness, technical finesse, and tactical awareness. A product of Peñarol’s academy and polished at Real Madrid’s Castilla before breaking into the senior team, Valverde has…
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Samu Costa: No Retreat, No Surrender
If Samu Costa was Gerard Butler’s stunt double in the movie 300, you wouldn’t bat an eye. The synergies don’t stop at the physical either – there might not be a better way to describe his playstyle than “warrior-like”. Costa and Leonidas share similarities in how they approach their respective objectives: with a violent…
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The Future of Espanyol: Analyzing their Summer 2025 Business
After narrowly avoiding relegation in their return to LaLiga, it looks set to be a busy summer window for Espanyol. Joan García is set to depart for Catalan rivals Barcelona, whilst other players like Omar El Hilali and Roberto Fernández could be headed for the exit door. In terms of incomings, however, one player in…