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Mamelodi Sundowns’ Three Coaches: Are You Not Entertained?
The departure of Pitso Mosimane from Mamelodi Sundowns dominated the build-up to the 2020/21 DSTV Premiership, as the reigning champions had to prepare for life without the stewardship of arguably the greatest manager in the club’s history. Forward came co-head coaches Manqoba Mnqithi, Rulani Mokwena and senior coach Steve Komphela; the trio took over…
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Player Analysis: Davide Frattesi
Ever since it was promoted to Serie A nearly a decade ago, Sassuolo has been a club that has nurtured an abundance of young talent and it has often prioritized Italian players instead of looking for hidden gems from aboard like its counterparts. While playing for the club in the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy,…
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Player Analysis: Marc Cucurella
Despite Solly March recently signing a long-term contract, Brighton are seeking to strengthen their left-hand side. Whether it’s to replace March or act as competition, the acquisition of Marc Cucurella from Getafe is a statement signing that highlights the financial and statutory clamour that Brighton now possess. But, what will the 23-year-old offer Brighton and…
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Romain Favire: Brest’s Shining Treasure
Stade Brestois 29 vs Paris Saint Germain, 21st August 2021. Anxiety creeps in as the murmurs of an unsettled Frenchman began circulating the stadium. Clubs normally look to build their squad around their talisman, but the uncertainty over the player’s future leaves question marks on the club’s direction and immediate future. Not to mention the…
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Previewing Matchday 3 of the Premier League Season
After a thrilling opening two matchdays to the 2021/22 Premier League season, the third matchday of the campaign — and the final before September’s international break — is right around the corner. We kick off the action at 12:30 p.m. GMT on Saturday as Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad. Arsenal come into…
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Juninho: From Icon to Puppet Master at Lyon
“You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” Seven-straight Ligue 1 titles, six French Supercups and a French Cup are sitting pretty on the mantelpiece at the Groupama Stadium and much of it down to club legend Juninho. The Brazilian has a free-kick compilation that’ll have…
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Karim Adeyemi: Salzburg’s Teenage Goalscorer
There are three certainties in life; death, taxes and an incredibly talented young striker leading the line for Red Bull Salzburg. In the last three years, the Austrian club has had Erling Haaland, Patson Daka and now Karim Adeyemi as their main centre forwards at different times. The latest in that lineup is Karim…
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Luke Shaw’s Revival at Manchester United
“I’d heard other players talking about dark times when they were trying to get back from bad injuries.” Those were the words of Luke Shaw the man himself from his interview with The Guardian back in 2016 where he spoke about his mental well-being, after being sidelined for 10 months from a double fracture on…
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Emile Smith Rowe: Maybe Arsenal’s Number 10 Shouldn’t Be a Number 10
Last weekend, in the Premier League’s curtain-raiser, Arsenal lost to newly-promoted Brentford in what was an extremely disappointing performance from the Gunners. Ignoring Arsenal’s defensive frailties, in attack, they look stumped. Kieran Tierney is relied upon far too heavily to be the side’s chief creator, with almost no threat elsewhere. Although an inability to create…
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Can Martin Ødegaard Finally Cure Arsenal’s Creative Troubles?
Creativity: the use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness. It ebbed and flowed through the veins of the Arsenal midfield during the Arsène Wenger era. Ranging with personnel, from Robert Pires, Dennis Bergkamp and Cesc Fàbregas to Mesut Özil, Santi Cazorla and Aaron Ramsey. It was finesse, decisiveness, and a sharp…
