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Kalidou Koulibaly: Chelsea’s Incoming Senegalese Defender and the Legacy He Leaves in Napoli
For Napoli fans around the world, Kalidou Koulibaly represented stability, excitement and a sense of calm. When he was in the line-up, no matter who the opponent was you knew you stood a chance because you had the best centre back in the world to nullify the best players on the other team. However, …
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FIFA World Cup Rivalries: Which Countries Are Major World Cup Rivals?
The World Cup brings together different types of fans: those passionate about football, those who like to see only their country’s team enter the field, and those who don’t miss out on rival teams entering the field and facing each other. If you are a fan of the rivalry of the World Cups, we…
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One Player From Each Championship Team to Watch This Season – Part One
The EFL Championship always provides an entertaining spectacle, and the excitement is beginning to build ahead of the opening day, along with the intrigue of the players ready to line up in the second tier for the campaign. Here are 12 that I’ll be keeping a close eye on, whether they’re hot prospects, interesting fits…
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Football and Islam: How the Sporting World is Adapting
N’Golo Kante, Mohamed Salah, Hakim Ziyech, Ibrahima Konate… just a small number of growing footballers in the Premier League of Muslim faith. Unapologetically following their faith on a public platform is not easy, but it is evident during celebrations of goals and trophies. Mohamed Salah is known to prostrate to the floor after scoring,…
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Analyzing Erik ten Hag’s First Match in Charge of Manchester United
The Erik ten Hag era has officially begun at Manchester United — well, sort of. The Red Devils began their pre-season tour with a 4-0 victory over long-time rivals, Liverpool. Of course, it was only a friendly game and three of United’s four goals were scored against a Liverpool side consisting largely of reserves, but…
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Player Analysis: Mohamed Camara
Red Bull Salzburg are renowned for the plethora of players that have benefited from their development system over the years. Sadio Mane, Enock Mwepu, Dayot Upamecano and Erling Haaland are just a few names who have been signed, developed, and sold on by the Austrian club. Malian international Mohamed Camara is the latest Salzburg player…
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Will Erik ten Hag Benefit From Blank Manchester United Canvas?
Manchester United will embark on yet another Premier League campaign in their bid to restore their former greatness. Erik ten Hag is the new man in the dugout charged with ushering the club back to the top of the table after the failures of David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer…
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What Are the Downsides of Turning Your Child Into a Soccer Star?
Some parents use sports as a way to satisfy their personal desires and unmet ambitions. Forcing a child to be an athlete can have very negative consequences on their academic performance and happiness. Many parents want their child to be a soccer star. This is one reason they decide to enroll them in sports,…
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Top 10 Academies in World Football
Today, almost every high-level professional club has its own soccer academy. Boys of the youngest age arrive here, they master the basics of the most popular ball game, and future stars are born within the walls of these sports educational institutions. Experienced coaches of young footballers are highly valued – their ability to discern talent…
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AC Milan’s Legendary Goalkeepers: The Quiet Strength
AC Milan has a long and distinguished history in Italian football’s top division, the Serie A, dating back to 1929-30. In football, goalkeeping is one of the most difficult positions to perform. A goalie must always be on the lookout for fast counterattacks and long-range shots. Most clubs now require their goalkeepers to be…
