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Jose Mourinho: The King Round The Decay
Upon his arrival to the main stage, Jose Mourinho seemed to err on the side of arrogance yet the continued success was there to back it up. “I am not one of the bottle” and “I think I am the special one”. The man from Portugal will be immortalised in his words and actions in…
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The Decline of Huddersfield Town
The January transfer window is welcomed by clubs all around the world and is considered a vital part of any team’s season. The chance to reflect on the positives and improve the negatives comes as a relief at the unofficial halfway point of the campaign. For Huddersfield Town, this point of the season has seen…
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How Wayne Rooney Took Birmingham City from 5th to 20th
Wayne Rooney was appointed Birmingham City manager with the Blues fifth in the EFL Championship following two consecutive wins under previous manager, John Eustace. The club hoped to move away from Eustace’s more pragmatic style and into a new era of “no-fear football.” It was a decision unpopular with Birmingham supporters at the time and…
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Tactical Analysis: Côte d’Ivoire 2, Guinea-Bissau 0
Although most of the pre-game attention was focused on Al Ahli midfielder Franck Kessié and his resurgence to the world stage, Seko Fofana stole the shine in front of an enthusiastic home crowd yesterday. The Al-Nassr playmaker opened with a stunning curler of a goal that weaved its way past the Guinea-Bissau keeper. From there,…
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Mohamed Salah: The Uncrowned Pharaoah
Mohamed Salah is arguably the best player in world football right now. His exploits with Liverpool have been legendary; this season, he has shown no signs of slowing down. He has won everything in club football and is only chasing the shadows of greats such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Thierry Henry in the Premier League.…
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From Bordeaux to Famalicão: The Rise of Zaydou Youssouf
Primeira Liga side F.C. Famalicão has been entertaining residents of Vila Nova de Famalicão with a brand of football inspired by the ideals of its six founding friends since its foundation on Friday, 21 August 1931. Financed by the Quantum Pacific Group, the club is now making ambitious strides with proficient players from around the…
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Jorrel Hato: Ajax’s Latest Teenage Starlet
Name: Jorrel Hato Club: Ajax Nationality: Netherlands Position(s): CB, LB Preferred Foot: Left Height: 5’11”/180cm Age: 17 Strengths: technical ability, ball-carrying, anticipation, football IQ, maturity Areas for Development: timed aggression, strength, aerial duels Stats: 25 Games, 1668 Mins, 10.7x90s, 1 Goal, 1 Assist After a dismal start to the campaign that saw them fall…
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John McGinn: Aston Villa’s Atypical Technician
John McGinn’s competition is fierce – but there is a chance that he is the world’s most underappreciated footballer, a feat made even more remarkable by his Premier League status and talismanic form for Scotland. Usually, truly ‘underrated’ players are based outside of the ‘major leagues’ in Europe. They are dominant domestically and productive…
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Sports Stars and Casino: Successful Games for Successful People
It’s no secret that many celebrities often or occasionally gamble. Sports is no exception. For many footballers, boxers, and representatives of other sports, visiting casinos has become a habit. Is it good or bad? Here, opinions differ greatly. Some believe that with the ability to control their emotions and material costs, gambling is just…
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Moneyball Meets Messi: Demystifying Advanced Stats in Soccer Betting
In the ever-evolving landscape of soccer, the traditional reliance on gut instinct for betting has gently been shown the door, ushering in an era where ‘Moneyball’ principles and advanced statistics have become the linchpins of strategic wagers. You’ve undoubtedly heard of Lionel Messi’s magic on the pitch, but when it comes to betting, the real…
