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The Next in Atleti’s Long Line of Midfield Gems: Pablo Barrios
La Liga has no shortage of talented young midfielders with immense potential. I’m sure several spring to mind immediately – Jude Bellingham, Martin Zubimendi, Pedri, Eduardo Camavinga, Gavi… the list goes on and on. But there’s one man that deserves equal recognition with the others for his current abilities and seriously world-class potential: Pablo Barrios.…
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Forfeits, Fundamentals and Fist Fights – Fenerbahçe’s Desire for Domestic Equality
Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü, known simply throughout the footballing world as Fenerbahçe, are the Turkish powerhouse based out of Kadıköy in the magnificent city of Istanbul. The club is one of the most successful outfits in Turkey, having collected 19 top-tier titles while proudly sitting atop the Süper Lig all-time table. They are beloved throughout…
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Myron Boadu: The Dutch Striker Caught at a Crossroads
The 2019/20 season would see various young attackers burst onto the scene and make a real name for themselves in European football. From Erling Haaland to Gabriel Martinelli, from Rafael Leão to Alexander Isak, many of those players have gone on to assert themselves as the best forwards in football. However, one player who hasn’t…
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Michael Kayode: Fiorentina’s Teenage Prodigy at Right Back
Club: Fiorentina Nationality: Italy Position(s): RB, LB, RWB, LWB Preferred Foot: Right Height: 5’10”/179cm Age: 19 Strengths: defending 1v1s, duels, tackling, physicality, athleticism, dribbling Areas for Development: attacking decision making, experience Fiorentina haven’t won a trophy since the 2000/01 Coppa Italia, but that could be set to change sooner rather than later. La Viola…
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From the Pitch to the Poker Table: Footballers Turned Players
Explore the journey of five footballers who transitioned to professional poker, showcasing the intersection of sports and strategy. Football and poker, two seemingly disparate worlds, have seen a surprising convergence in recent years as several footballers have transitioned from the pitch to the poker table. This unexpected crossover speaks to the multifaceted nature of…
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Betting and Football: Why Players Aren’t Allowed to Wager on Games
Credit: Unsplash in collaboration with Lars Bo Nielsen Football, or soccer, is one of the most popular sports in the world. In fact, with over 3 billion fans around the globe, it stands on the top of the pyramid, with no other games even coming close. Naturally, the result is that football gets the…
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How to Predict a Football Team’s Ball Possession Percentage
One of the most important stats to have crept into the consciousness of football bettors is possession. It’s used as a metric to gauge an outcome because as a rule of thumb, teams that control possession dictate games. Long gone are the days when punters only had limited options for betting on matches, like…
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7 Responsible Gaming Tools to Help You Gamble Online In UK
Are you interested in responsible gambling? If so, there are various tools available that can help. Read this article to learn about these tools. 7 Responsible Gaming Tools to Help You Gamble Online In UK As the term “game of chance” suggests, gambling is an interesting activity; thus, it is an exciting pastime…
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The New Era of Swedish Football
June 12th, 2022; day three of 78 during a life-changing jaunt throughout Sweden. I found myself sitting alongside my friend Agnes at Glenn Sports Bar in the Gamlestan neighborhood of Göteborg. The Strömburgare was delicious. The Lökringar had the perfect balance of crisp. The Omnipollo Nebuchadnezzar, well, it’s one of the best beers you will…
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Lyon v Brest Bet Builder Stats & Predictions
Lyon v Brest Kick Off: Sunday 14th April, 19:00 Competition: Ligue 1 Watch Live: TNT Sports 5 For Bet Builder stats at your fingertips, head over to Andy’s Opta-powered Bet Builder stats tool, free to use on his website. Expert insight on the Premier League, SPFL, EFL, and major European leagues can be found…
