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Mason Mount: How Does the Englishman Fit Into Manchester United’s Set-Up?
Mason Mount was a key player and a mainstay in Chelsea over the last three years, even playing a massive role in their 2nd Champions League, but contract issues mixed in with a slight stagnation means that Mount is available for transfer and is a great opportunity for 99% of clubs in the world. As…
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Brasileirão Week 9: Hulk’s Howitzer, Rony Reduces the Gap and Demolition Derby at the Maracanã
Things tightened once again at both ends of the Série A table this weekend, as city bragging rights were up for grabs in derby days in Rio and Belo Horizonte. With the transfer rumour mill in full flow, a crucial period beckons for some of Brazil’s giants, as the league’s unlikely early leaders find themselves…
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Samuel Iling-Junior: From Islington to Turin
On a balmy night in Turin, Juventus were cruising to a 4-0 home win against Empoli. Max Allegri turned to his bench around the 80-minute mark and summoned London teenager Samuel Iling-Junior, five minutes later the youngster would replace Filip Kostic to mark his debut for the Old Lady. Since then, Samuel Iling-Junior has not looked…
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Curtis Jones: Liverpool’s Homegrown Midfielder
Liverpool’s issues in midfield are well-documented. Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (in addition to Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino) all said their farewells after last weekend’s 1-1 draw against Aston Villa, whilst Thiago and Jordan Henderson have struggled with injuries over the course of the season. Many names have been touted with a move…
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Jeremy Doku – Renaissance Man
The way that Stade Rennais and Jeremy Doku have been performing you would think that these heights were typical for the Brittany club. European football is becoming the norm for the group and Jeremy Doku is becoming a bit of a microcosm for Stade Rennais. Someone at home in a place that could be seen…
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The Tech Behind the Game: Advanced Tools in Football Analysis
Football, the world’s most popular sport, has always been a breeding ground for innovation and advancement. In recent years, we’ve seen a surge in the application of technology not only to improve the game but also to analyze it. The Digital Revolution in Football Analysis The modern digital age has transformed the way…
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Mateo Kovacic: Chelsea’s Croatian Midfielder at a Crossroads
It’s the worst-kept secret in English football that Chelsea need to trim their squad down ahead of next season, and with Mateo Kovacic entering the final 18 months of his contract, the Croatian looks likely to be one of the first out the door. But with Premier League champions Manchester City sounding out their interest in…
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What Went Wrong for Angers This Season
Angers SCO’s 2022/23 season will go down as one of the worst by any team in the history of the French top flight. The end result of a plague spanning years fuelled by controversies, mistakes and mismanagement that has engulfed this once quiet, stable Ligue 1 outfit. For the majority of campaigns following their…
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The European Cup: The Early Years
The 68th season of Europe’s premier club competition will come to an end on June 10, as Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City face off against Simone Inzaghi’s Inter in Istanbul. Today, we’re going to take a look back at the early years of the Champions League — back when it was still known as the European…
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The Betting Scandal That Is Plaguing Brazilian Football
When Brazil legalized sports betting in 2018, a veritable gold rush ensued with big names scrambling to take hold of a market that is on its way to becoming the largest of its type in the world. However, what Jair Bolsonaro’s government failed to do was put regulations in place, whether it be for tax…
