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Victor Osimhen and the Physics of the Impossible
It starts with a whisper. A rustle in the wind. The kind of sound defenders pretend not to hear but feel in their bones. It is the sound of something inevitable. Something terrifying. Something that cannot be outrun. And then—he moves. like a ripple through time, like a shadow cast before the sun. A…
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Geovany Quenda to Chelsea: Shrewd Business Deal or Another Square Peg in a Round Hole?
Football is as much about loyalty, rivalry, and drama as it is about the tactical nous of managers and the skills of the players. Every so often, a transfer happens that gets tongues wagging across the footballing world, leaving fans divided in opinion, pundits engaged in endless debates, and social media ablaze with various takes.…
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From Theatre of Dreams to Boulevard of Broken Dreams: Marcus Rashford – A Beacon of Resilience & Excellence
Marcus Rashford’s story at Manchester United should be one of hope, resilience, and pride culminated in the triumph of restoring glory to England’s most successful first division club but it has instead turned into a tale – perhaps not yet finished – of unfulfilled potential, disproportionate – often unfair – scrutiny and a bitter taste…
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Jesús Rodriguez: Real Betis’ Diamond in the Rough
All of the telestrations in this article were made with the usage of Once Video Analyzer Elite. Download Once Sport here and use our discount code BTL10 to get an extra 10% discount off your purchase! Real Betis are having another fairly promising season in LaLiga. Sat in sixth place, one of their bright sparks in…
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Angelo Stiller: The Diamond of the Bundesliga
Pillar of one of the best Stuttgart in years Angelo Stiller has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the major European Leagues, he had a very high level last season and it was a big deal to leave the club during the summer market but he decided to stay and enjoy the…
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Football’s Most Underrated Playmakers of the 2024-25 Season: A Data-Driven Analysis
In the 2024-25 season, while marquee names dominate the headlines, several underrated playmakers have quietly influenced the flow of matches with their vision, passing precision, and ability to unlock defenses. By delving into key metrics—goals, assists, expected assists (xA), key passes, and progressive passes—we can appreciate not only their direct contributions but also their…
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Randal Kolo Muani: From Unwanted at PSG to Scoring for Fun at Juventus
They say one of the first rules of being a football fan is not to fall in love with a loan player. After Randal Kolo Muani’s start at Juventus, it will be hard for fans of the Old Lady not to fall in love with the French forward. He has taken to Italian football like…
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Using Data to Find the Best U23 Wingers in LaLiga
With the summer transfer window incoming, clubs are beginning to scout the best young players who are showing signs of potential. This is a data analysis to find the best U23 wingers in La Liga that will be fought over in the summer. The data metrics we will be looking at are: Key Plays/Assists…
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Giuliano Simeone: Atlético’s Rising Star with Grit and Flair
Giuliano Simeone, Diego Simeone’s youngest son, was born on December 18, 2002, in Rome, Italy. He started his football career with River Plate’s youth academy in Argentina. Giuliano joined Atlético Madrid’s youth program in September 2019, a move made possible by the absence of a professional contract with River Plate, which allowed him to join…
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Diego Armando Maradona: Argentina’s Golden Boy
There’s a Shakespeare quote that says “when this body contained a soul, an entire kingdom was too small to hold it. But now two paces of wretched earth is plenty of room”. Five years ago, we lost an icon in the game of football, one Diego Armando Maradona. Loved not only by his fellow Argentines…
