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Carlos Corberan’s Tactical Set-up at West Brom
Carlos Corberan joined West Brom with the club in the relegation zone midway through last season. His arrival sparked an impressive turnaround which saw them just miss out on a play-off place in the final game of the season. With the club in financial turmoil and the loss of Dara O’Shea, most West Brom fans were…
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The Ultimate 2023 AFCON Preview: Group A
Every two years, Africa’s biggest nations go head to head for perhaps the most prestigious crown in African Football, The African Cup of Nations. This is the only competition where George Orwell’s Animal Farm overly applies. There is a Super Eagle, a Carthage Eagle and more Eagles. There are Indomitable Lions, Atlas Lions & Teranga…
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Embarking on a European Odyssey
The countdown to Euro 24 is on, and with it comes the promise of football at its most thrilling and pure. Fans across the continent are marking their calendars, planning their itineraries, and most importantly, looking to secure their Euro 2024 tickets. This isn’t just a tournament; it’s a grand European odyssey that invites you…
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Could the Erik ten Hag Era Be Nearing a Premature End at Manchester United?
‘Eras can come to an end’- a bold, confident and rousing Erik Ten Hag discussing Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp’s dominance upon his Manchester United arrival. Instead of dismantling incumbent powerhouses (namely Manchester City and Arsenal), it seems Ten Hag’s Manchester United ‘era’ has far less longevity than the ones he foresaw coming to an…
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Benjamin Šeško: Leipzig’s Slovenian Diamond in the Rough
Club: RB Leipzig Nationality: Slovenia Position: ST Preferred Foot: Right Height: 6’4”/194cm Age: 20 Benjamin Šeško is a diamond in the rough. Rapid speed with good mobility & dribbling for a 6’4” ST. Blessed with a swagger & level of flair. Flicks, tricks, turns & spins. When watching Šeško, it’s easy to forget how tall…
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Arthur Vermeeren: The Blossoming Belgian Ready for a Big Move
Name: Arthur Vermeeren Club: Royal Antwerp Nationality: Belgium Position(s): DM, CM Preferred Foot: Right Height: 5’11”/180cm Age: 18 Strengths: football IQ, passing ability, line-breaking passes, stamina, mentality, anticipation Areas for Development: speed, physical strength From Victor Boniface to Bart Verbruggen to Lois Openda, we’ve seen quite a few youngsters depart the Belgian top-flight and…
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The Remarkable Rise of the Luxembourg National Team
On the 9th of September, Iceland, the perennial overachievers of the late 2010s were defeated 3-1 by Luxembourg, a team we all grew up watching get hammered by almost everyone. So, what about Luxembourg? Well, what about it? Whether you only see it fit to be used just for storage or know it exists and…
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Kicking Legends: Tales of Football’s Finest Moments
Football, known as the stunning game, is more than just a sport—it is an international phenomenon that unites people throughout borders and cultures. From the roar of the gang to the jubilation of a remaining-minute purpose, football has the electricity to stir emotions like few different matters can. Let’s embark on an adventure via…
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Can Ivan Rakitic Steer Sevilla Out of Its Ongoing Crisis?
Sevilla’s 2023/23 league campaign was a sobering crash down to reality. Europa League-winning coach, Julen Lopetegui moved to Wolverhampton Wanderers after a poor start to the season, the enigmatic Isco endured public acrimony with Monchi, the club’s legendary former sporting director, and his contract was terminated. The chaos continued to rumble on under Jorge Sampaoli,…
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The Renaissance of Ross Barkley at Luton Town
It was just 10 years ago that Ross Barkley enjoyed a breakout campaign at Roberto Martinez’s Everton, forming a dynamic duo with Romelu Lukaku in attack, racking up 6 goals and 2 assists in 34 Premier League appearances, and leading Everton within touching distance of a Champions League spot. His explosive movement and eye-catching goals…
