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How Leicester City Can Recover From Their Historic Collapse
In the final match of the 2019/20 season, Leicester City welcomed Manchester United to the King Power Stadium, with the Foxes in need of a win to ensure qualification to the Champions League for the first time since 2016. Leicester would go on to lose 2-0, finishing four points behind fourth-place Chelsea, who had defeated…
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The Magic, Glory and Relentless Loyalty of Ricardo Bochini, the Best One-Club Man You Never Heard Of
June 25th, 1986. Estadio Azteca, Mexico City. A Diego Maradona-inspired Argentina had ripped Belgium apart for the past 85 minutes, the 2-0 scoreline not quite reflective of El Pelusa’s masterclass. La Albiceleste had all but confirmed their qualification to a third World Cup final. Manager Carlos Bilardo then lines up a substitution, seemingly an…
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Why the Failed Newcastle Takeover Is a Moral Victory for All Football Fans
For a group of football fans concerned with the ethical implications of our sport, the failed Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United has come as a small victory. For others, most notably diehard Newcastle fans, the news of withdrawal has crushed their hopes for a revitalized team injected with the cash reserves of Saudi Arabia’s Public…
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Why Thiago Alcântara Can Be the Perfect Adaptation for Liverpool
Let the party commence! Well, briefly. In the strangest of seasons, Liverpool are finally champions. And the second strangest of seasons is only weeks away from commencing. It will, perhaps, not quite become clear until much further down the line, when the rose-tinted gaze of nostalgia looks back on the season just…
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Domenico Berardi: The Renaissance of a Forgotten Star
Once touted as the hottest property in Italy, the name Domenico Berardi hasn’t become a household name as widely expected. But there was a time not too long ago when the forward was linked with every big club in Serie A. A quick, tenacious, technically gifted and hardworking left-footed right-winger with an eye for…
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Tactical Preview: Real Madrid vs. Manchester City
With Manchester City failing to protect their title as Premier League Champions, there has been a spotlight on their performance in the Champions League this season. Despite a 2-1 away win in the first leg of the round of 16 back in February, the Citizens face a tough task to progress past the recently crowned…
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Finding a Nemanja Matić Replacement
Manchester United have enjoyed a resurgence in the Premier League, embarking on a 14-game unbeaten run which ultimately saw them finish in third place. Although United generally persisted with a 4-2-3-1 for most of the season (excluding game-specific formations such as the 5-3-2 versus big teams or the diamond at Everton), sticking to the 4-2-3-1…
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Are Manchester United on Course for Another Europa League Title?
Manchester United finished the Premier League season on a high, beating Leicester City 2-0 at the King Power Stadium to secure Champions League football next season. However, whilst they missed out on a place in the FA Cup final after losing to bitter rivals Chelsea in the semi-finals, they could still get their hands on…
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Why Arsenal Should Sign Dani Ceballos on a Permanent Transfer
Dani Ceballos is a player well-versed in the highs and lows associated with the elite level of professional football. Born in Utera on 7 August 1996, he joined the Sevilla youth system at the age of 8, spending five years in the academy before being released in 2009 at the age of 13 due to…
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Valencia’s Familiar Turmoil Might Be One Too Many This Time
Valencia Club de Fútbol is one of those clubs that instantly pulls a smile out of people who saw their peak years. A truly historic club, many still fondly remember the Héctor Cúper-led team that shocked Europe by reaching two straight Champions League finals in its most complicated format ever; a run that saw memorable…
