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Tactical Analysis: Wales vs. Switzerland
Wales’ record of never having lost a match in which Kieffer Moore has scored continued as the Cardiff man rescued a point in their opening Euro 2020 game. Second-best for the majority of the encounter in Baku, Moore glanced home a header from Joe Morrell’s cross to cancel out Breel Embolo’s early second half goal.…
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Bundesliga – Land of the Apex Predators
Robert Lewandowski Right, let’s get it out of the way quickly. Because, curiously, it seems like the rest of Europe hasn’t quite registered what Robert Lewandowski (who’s known for scoring goals, you know), managed to achieve this season. In the last 365 days, across all big five leagues and in Europe, Lewandowski has the…
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The History of Paris Saint-Germain’s Ultras
Paris Saint-Germain are known for a lot of reasons. Their dominance in the French league, their entertaining collapses in the Champions League, their willingness to dump a mere €402 million on two attacking players despite having a midfield that’s overrun every time they face decent opposition, and of course, their infamous ultras. Known as…
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Rangers’ Remarkable 2008 UEFA Cup Run
In football, there are an elite set of teams within which a philosophy of refusing to settle for second best is instilled within their roots and fortified by their fanbase. In Scotland, a seemingly respectable second place would be deemed as humiliation by both Celtic and Rangers and only the fierce Glasgow rivals. When it…
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Tactical Analysis: Belgium vs. Russia
The Saint Petersburg Stadium was around half-capacity as Russians gathered to watch their nation take on the world number one in their Euro 2020 opener. The two sides took the same path in qualifying for the tournament, being pitted in Group I in the qualification stage for the tournament. Belgium swept the Russians aside comfortably…
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The United States’ Plethora of Right Backs
With all the talk being about the European Championships and analysis on the squads picked, England’s highlight has been the depth of quality right backs at there disposal. With Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier, Reece James, and Trent Alexander-Arnold before his unfortunate injury all being chosen for the England national team in the European Championship this…
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Living in the Periphery: How Olivier Giroud Became the Most Underrated Striker of His Generation
Whether it’s the backstreets of Grenoble or the lights of London, Olivier Giroud has never been given the credit he rightfully deserves… There are many players whose talents go unsung despite their remarkable impact on the football pitch but perhaps none so plainly as Olivier Giroud. The clinical frontman has proven time and again…
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Canada’s ‘Unfinished Business’ in their Quest to Qatar
The Canadian men’s national team’s long route to the next World Cup takes a decisive turn as the Canucks square off against Haiti in a key home-and-away. Rocco Fasano looks at how they got there, and what’s next as Canada’s quest for Qatar 2022 continues. After barely missing out on the top six-ranked teams…
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How Union Berlin Sealed European Football for the First Time Ever
In only their second ever Bundesliga season, 1. FC Union Berlin managed to improve upon their already impressive debut season and qualify for European football. Coach Urs Fischer has done a remarkable job with the East German club and earned what is probably his greatest managerial achievement through very good coaching. In this article, I…
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Italy and Turkey: Two Dark Horses for Euro 2020
It’s here! Get that Mario Balotelli six-pack celebration meme out, dust off that old CD single of ‘It’s coming home’ and start practicing that iconic Marco Van Basten volley in your garden, the delayed European Championships of 2020 (why is it not 2021, it’s confusing the life out of me) has come around and Euro…
