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North Korea’s Magical Summer of ’66 in Middlesbrough
When asked what team in red the natives of Middlesbrough support, any of you will yell out: why Middlesbrough FC of course! However, a few keen World Cup enthusiasts might point out, that there is, in fact, another red-shirted team, that the natives hold dear in their hearts. That team, however unlikely, is North Korea.…
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The Staggering Decline of Romanian Football
We took part in the inaugural World Cup. Our best performance at a World Cup was reaching the quarterfinal, after knocking out Argentina. We also reached the quarterfinal at the European Championships, coming out of a group containing Germany, Portugal and England. Our club sides reached the finals of the Champions League and Europa League,…
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Why Morocco’s Atlas Lions Were a Roaring Success in Qatar
Morocco, the FIFA World Cup wildcards, finished fourth at Qatar 2022 but kept on making history with their eye-pleasing performances. Walid Regragui, who was only installed as head coach 100 days before the winter tournament kicked off, was a gamble that paid dividends for the ambitious Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FMRF). The Atlas Lions raced…
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The Popularity of Football-Themed Pokies in Australia
Football is undoubtedly the most popular sport in the world. As a result, most Australian gamblers bet on football-related activities. This article enlightens you on football pokies, why they are popular, and some of their common features. Why are Football-Themed Pokies Popular? The sport’s popularity has reached new heights in Australia — the…
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How Morocco Shocked Portugal and Became the First African Team to Reach the World Cup Semifinals
Morocco have pulled off history by becoming the first African team to reach the World Cup semifinals, having conceded just one goal — an own goal from center back Nayef Aguerd against Canada — in their first 5 matches across 480 minutes. Whilst they would go on to lose 2-0 to France in the semis…
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Bayern Munich and Inter Milan: 40 Years of World Cup Dominance
A transition is happening in the footballing world in these few days before the final, as we slowly shift our attention from the surprise packages, disappointments and superstars of this World Cup, back to the club game. News outlets are more and more focused on transfer news, as the January silly season is breathing down…
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World Cup Final Preview: Lionel Messi’s Last Chance for Eternal Glory With Argentina vs. Kylian Mbappe Chasing History With France
On Sunday, the 18th of December 2022, in front of over 80,000 fans at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar will host the FIFA World Cup 2022 Final between the defending FIFA World Champions, France and current Copa America champions, Argentina in a historic match for both countries as well as for the talisman for both…
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France vs Argentina: Will the Physical Battle Define Who Becomes World Champion?
Both France and Argentina have world-class footballers who have produced big moments during this World Cup. Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi are the superstars whom the world will focus on ahead of such a game given their status as two of the best players on the planet while also being club teammates. However, at top-level…
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BK Häcken: The Unlikely Title of Sweden’s Forgotten Son
The origins and heritage of Swedish football can be traced to the city of Gothenburg. While Stockholm is the capital and Scania home to the omnipotent presence of Malmö, neither can match the 34 titles won by clubs from Gothenburg – split between IFK Göteborg, Örgryte IS, Göteborgs Atlet-och Idrottssällskap (better known as GAIS), and…
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Morocco 1-0 Portugal: Morocco’s Structure and Courage; Portugal’s Missing Component
On Saturday, the 2022 FIFA World Cup produced its latest in a series of shock results, as Morocco’s 1-0 win saw Portugal crash out of the tournament at the quarter-final stage. Youssef En-Nesyri’s 42nd-minute header gave the ‘Atlas Lions’ something to hold on to, and they produced another monstrous defensive performance to put themselves in…
