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How Interim Manager Mike Jackson Has Turned the Tide at Burnley
When Sean Dyche was sacked by Burnley on April 15th 2022, the football world was shocked, and horrified. Dyche was such a fan favourite, not just amongst The Clarets’ faithful, but for neutrals too. Whether it be his five-minute press conferences talking about ‘Lookie-Likeies’, or the hilarious shots of him stood in a snowstorm…
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Mehdi Taremi: Porto’s Iranian Talisman in Attack
It was the summer of 2019. Kylian Mbappé, the second-most expensive player in the world at the time and to this date, was preparing for another season at Paris Saint-Germain. Karim Benzema was looking to bounce back from a disappointing campaign at Real Madrid that saw the club finish trophyless, and Mohamed Salah was coming…
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Arnaut Danjuma’s Rise to Stardom at Villarreal
Having spent a brief period of his childhood homeless and another period in foster care, Arnaut Danjuma Groenveld has always used the times of struggle to propel himself to the next level – whether that’s on the pitch or off the pitch. Danjuma earned his move to Brugge in June 2018 after catching the…
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Jurrien Timber: A New Kind of Defender
Jurrien Timber has become a regular starter for Ajax under Erik ten Hag. With the media speculating that Timber could be joining his current manager at Manchester United next season, let’s take a closer look at his game and how the versatile 20-year-old has become an important cog in Erik ten Hag’s well-oiled Ajax machine.…
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Maxime Lopez: Sassuolo’s French Midfield Maestro
After Italy won Euro 2020, it became increasingly unlikely that Manuel Locatelli was going to remain at Sassuolo thanks to his performances at the tournament, and it was Juventus who acquired him before the 2021/22 campaign commenced. However, his departure from the Emilian club gave his former Neroverdi teammate Maxime López more opportunity and…
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Analysing Manchester United’s Haphazard Recruitment Since Sir Alex Ferguson’s Retirement
During Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign as Manchester United manager, he was applauded for his ability to modernise, tweak and overhaul his squad to continue along the winning trail. But since his departure, it could be argued that United have failed to stitch together even one squad fit to compare with any of his best at…
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The Next Young Prospects Who Could Be Set for a Move Away From Russia or Ukraine
When Tetê scored with practically his first touch for Lyon in April 2022, he became the first real product of FIFAs move to allow easier access for Ukrainian-based players and coaches to move to Europe. “Temporary rules addressing the exceptional situation deriving from the war in Ukraine” allows Ukrainian league players to effectively be…
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Barnsley: From Fairytale to Freefall
Upon the conclusion of the 2020/21 season, despite an instant hint of bitterness among Barnsley fans, there was a feeling of overriding joy and optimism that the following campaign could take them one step further. Valerien Ismael was the man who took them within a sniff of the top flight in his maiden season…
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How Sports Betting is Contributing to the Growth of Soccer Across Europe and Beyond
Sports betting involves placing a wager on the outcome of a sports game or tournament. It has become a popular practice all across the world, especially over the past few decades. The sports gambling industry is one of the fastest-growing markets in the world, with a size of about $66.8 billion, as of late…
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Ibrahim Sangaré: PSV’s Ivorian Midfield Powerhouse
PSV has had a season filled with ups and downs. A strong start in the Champions League qualification, beating Galatasaray and Midtjylland in the second and third round, and a big 4-0 victory against Ajax in the Johan Cruyff Schaal helped the team to get some motivation for the season ahead. Having to face…
