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The Underrated Force Of Romelu Lukaku
Although Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku has commanded eye-watering fees throughout his career, many still underrate him. If you combine all the fees clubs have paid for the talismanic poacher, you’d be looking at a sum exceeding £250 million. But, of course, a player like this doesn’t command such a large amount of cash if he…
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Champions League the Final Piece of the Puzzle for Guardiola
A dominant force in the Premier League, Manchester City have the chance to complete a remarkable season as they go in search of the Champions League title. Inspirational manager Pep Guardiola has guided the Cityzens to the final once again and victory over Inter Milan in Istanbul would see the Spanish tactician complete the mission…
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Brasileirão Week 8: Grêmio’s Gain, Róger’s Reinvigoration and Fogão Five Clear
Round eight of Brazil’s top flight saw an array of unpredictable outcomes, with the table looking remarkably tight as form and fortunes continued to fluctuate throughout the nation. Early title contenders met one another in highly anticipated showdowns, whilst strugglers traded blows in search of long-awaited wins too – it’s the most competitive major league…
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Ismaïla Sarr: Watford’s Senegalese Winger
For the first six months of the 2019/20 season, Liverpool reigned supreme as the hottest team in Europe, building an insurmountable lead in the Premier League title race and threatening to defend their Champions League crown. What’s more, they looked poised to replicate a feat not achieved in English football since Arsène Wenger’s 2003/04 Arsenal…
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Sergio Busquets: The Immortal Metronome
Immortality. Creating something which lasts forever. That’s what we all are looking for, aren’t we? That long after you’re gone, you won’t be forgotten. Sporting immortality is often achieved through a moment. Lebron James’s block against the Golden State Warriors, Rafael Nadal’s first Wimbledon title in 2008 and Tiger Woods winning the Masters in…
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Teemu Pukki’s Five Years at Norwich
On 10 May 2023, Teemu Pukki pulled on a Norwich City shirt for the final time. He left behind him five years’ worth of countless memories, 88 goals and 29 assists in 209 appearances and two Championship titles. He has etched his name into Norwich folklore and will always be associated with this dramatic period…
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What’s Behind Erling Haaland’s Record-Breaking Season?
When they signed Erling Haaland from Dortmund for £51.2 million last summer, Manchester City knew they were getting a prolific goalscorer. They were short of a number nine who could be relied upon to consistently score across the campaign in all competitions, so it was great business for the club. Here is a look at…
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Pep Guardiola’s Premier League Triumph: Mastering the 3-2-4-1 Formation
Pep Guardiola’s tactical innovation and strategic prowess have long been recognised in the footballing world. In a remarkable Premier League campaign, the Spanish manager defied convention by successfully implementing the 3-2-4-1 formation. This article delves into the intricacies of Guardiola’s tactical approach, highlighting how the formation enabled Manchester City to secure the coveted Premier League title.…
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Tactical Analysis: How Coventry City Reached the Playoff Final
Coventry City is a win away from a return to the Premier League after beating Middlesborough 1-0 on aggregate in the EFL Championship playoff semi-final. A win against Luton, who were promoted to League One in the 2017/18 season alongside Coventry, in the final dubbed as “one for the romantics” by Coventry manager Mark Robins,…
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Napoli’s Scudetto Win and Victor Osimhen’s Capocannoniere-chasing Form
The away section of Udinese’s Dacia Stadium, intoxicated with ardor, erupted with the sound of catharsis. An eternal place in football folklore had been filled and an incredible journey to their first league title since the halcyon days of ‘Dios’ had concluded. Victor Osimhen’s second-half equalizer had seen Napoli draw 1-1 at Udinese and secure…
