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  • Brasileirão Week 38: Palmeiras Paraded and Bahia Soar to Safety… at Sorry Santos’ Expense

    After eight months, 380 matches, 948 goals and a frankly ridiculous number of dramatic twists and turns, the 2023 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A has reached its conclusion.  Even with the Brasileirão’s exceptional standards, this season is bound to go down as one of the most memorable in the league’s modern history. We’ve seen the legendary…

  • Maghnes Akliouche: Monaco’s In-House Solution Paving his Way in Ligue 1

    AS Monaco have one of the youngest squads in Ligue 1 and amongst their budding star power is a gifted youngster in the form of Maghnes Akliouche. Already this season he boasts three goals in the books, most notably a brace he bagged in an electric encounter back in September when AS Monaco ran out…

  • Winter betting: Our ultimate guide

    Winter betting is something that keeps many people entertained over the cold winter months and makes a change from betting on summer sports such as tennis and athletics. As the winter months draw in, we look forward to betting on the sports such as speed skating, alpine skiing, cross country skiing, ski jumping, biathlon and…

  • Santiago Giménez: Feyenoord’s Mexican Sharpshooter in Attack

    Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on the 18th of April 2001, Santiago Giménez chose to represent the Mexico national team having moved to Mexico at the age of three with his father. Giménez followed in the footsteps of his father Christian Eduardo Giménez a former professional footballer born in Argentina but who played for the…

  • Jamal Baptiste: A Rising Star on the Field – Player Profile 

    Jamal Baptiste began his journey to becoming a professional star. The journey started at West Ham’s lively fields. He is a football prodigy. Uncover the unique playing style and promising future of this rising star. Brief Overview of Jamal Baptiste’s Background   Jamal Baptiste is a dynamic football talent from West Ham’s vibrant streets. He…

  • Thijs Dallinga: A Box Office Forward

    Thijs Dallinga took a touch with his right instep, shielded the ball with his body, turned toward goal and fired the ball home in off the inside of the far post. The movements, while subtle, had a coolness about them. A panache that suggests the striker that possesses it has far more years at a…

  • 12 Iconic Stadiums That Are No Longer with Us

    A stadium being demolished is one of the most heartbreaking events in football. Whilst many fans might see their team moving to a newer, more modern venue with gleeful anticipation, others lament the lost memories that they have made in the stands of the old ground. Newer stadiums also tend to be a bit sanitized…

  • Calvin Stengs: Feyenoord’s Misunderstood Creative Technician

    Calvin Stengs is having a resurgence in Rotterdam. Formerly a promising young winger, his career struggled after leaving AZ Alkmaar for OGC Nice in 2021. However, a €6 million transfer to Feyenoord has catapulted his name back into the global spotlight. His dominant performances in both Eredivisie and Champions League games have resulted in a…

  • Why El Clasico is the Greatest Rivalry

    What makes sports worth watching? It can be determination, hard work, strategy, and fair play to achieve victory. Or it can be the competitiveness among teams to crush their opponents. It hardly matters for some to play fair, while others show sportsmanship at the highest level.   In addition, competitiveness gives birth to rivalries. Rivalries…

  • The Economics of Soccer: Understanding the Business Behind the Beautiful Game

    Soccer, often referred to as football in many countries, is the world’s most beloved sport, captivating billions of fans across the globe. Regardless of language or culture, it unites people through their shared passion for the game. This global phenomenon extends its influence beyond the field, shaping economies, societies, and individual lives.    Similarly, for…