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The Team of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group Stage
The TotalEnergies 2021 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] has certainly lived up to expectations thus far, but on an individual basis, some players have lived up to expectations, some have surpassed and others have been a massive disappointment. As we enter the knockout stages of the competition, the nerves begin to become a real factor…
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BTL’s Weekly European Transfer Recap: Part Two
It’s easy to miss transfers outside of the Premier League. For every Philippe Coutinho to Aston Villa, there’s a David Neres to Shakhtar. Here’s a round-up of the key transfers from everywhere including outside Europe’s big 5 leagues from the past 7 days. To catch up on the rest, check out our article from last…
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Marcelo Brozović – Inter’s Midfield Cog
From Champions League winners like Ivan Perišić to Ballon d’Or winners like Luka Modrić, Croatia is home to many of the world’s finest footballers. Indeed, the secret recipe to a winning team is to have a Croat in your team – think Mateo Kovačić for Chelsea, Luka Modrić for Real Madrid, even Dejan Lovren for…
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Arsenal’s Striker Search: Three Targets Analyzed
Arsenal are in need of a new center forward. The team’s flourishing form under Mikel Arteta is due in part to the magnificence of French striker Alexandre Lacazette who has put in a number of dominating performances since December that have helped push Arsenal into the top four race, helping them to win four of…
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José Sá: Wolves’ Rock-solid Goalkeeper
With the departure of key figures such as manager Nuno Espírto Santo and goalkeeper Rui Patricio, as well as the long-term injury of Pedro Neto, Wolverhampton Wanderers were left with big decisions to make in the summer of 2021. Nonetheless, they seem to have tackled and silenced the doubters with appointments of former Benfica…
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Player Analysis: Alan Velasco
Born on July 27, 2002, in Berazategui, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Alan Velasco is one of the biggest prospects of Argentine soccer. At 19 years old, he has already played in nearly 70 official matches, with 8 goals and 10 assists, wearing the shirt of Club Atlético Independiente, one of the biggest clubs in South America…
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Wilmar Barrios: Zenit’s Catalyst from Cartagena
Wilmar Barrios, a name that is commonly associated with grit, strength and stamina. An ideal defensive midfielder who struts his stuff on the pitch from box to box or in a pivot accompanied by a more attack-minded midfielder. However, life for the Colombian international was not always a tale of fans chanting his name.…
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Cardiff City’s 1927 FA Cup Triumph
Since its establishment in 1871, the Football Association Challenge Cup, or FA Cup, has solidified its status as the oldest national football competition in the world and a pillar of European football. The annual tournament has been won by 44 different teams, none more so than Arsenal, who have lifted the trophy a record 14…
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Ivan Juric’s Torino: The Fun Side of Serie A
At 1.48 goals-per-game, slightly behind the Bundesliga [1.51] and ahead of the Premier League [1.39], Serie A football has been full of entertainment in 2021/2022. Of course, teams like Inter Milan and Napoli have helped boost that total, but even the lower-performing clubs are helping create excitement this season. Torino may not be challenging…
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Adam Idah: Norwich’s Promising Irish Attacker Now a Premier League Goal-Scorer
With Norwich City blunt in front of goal so far this campaign – eight goals scored in 20 matches before the visit of Everton to Carrow Road – Adam Idah must have felt the pressure to start delivering goals for Dean Smith’s strugglers. Plunged into the deep end in some games this campaign, Crystal…
