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The Dark Side of Colombia’s Beautiful Game: Narco-Football, Money Laundering, and Mass Murder
Like many South American nations, football spearheads sporting interest in Colombia. The passion can be found at international tournaments amidst a sea of yellow, with exuberant fans flocking in their droves to cheer on Los Cafeteros. But less than 20 years ago, football in Colombia was a sport that went hand in hand with…
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Poli in the Pandemic: Life in the Romanian Second Division during the COVID-19 pandemic
Amid the chaos, confusion, and cancellations that have characterized football during the COVID-19 pandemic, each region, league, and club has dealt with things in a different manner. While most reporting has focused on how the beautiful game will move on in the top five leagues of Western Europe, they are far from the only ones…
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Duje Ćaleta-Car: The Fifth Fortress of Šibenik
In a town that lives in the shadows of sprawling metropolises such as Split and Dubrovnik, that is flanked by the Krka River, and that is protected by four fortresses that, in the 15th century, safeguarded against the invasion of the Turkish Empire, our protagonist begins his journey. In Šibenik, Croatia, Duje Ćaleta-Car is born…
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Ghost Games, New Rules, and a Nail-Biting Title Race: Bundesliga returns
After a two-month wait that feels more like two years, one of the top five leagues in Europe is finally coming back this weekend. The Bundesliga will resume tomorrow, picking up where they left off on Match Day 26, and offering us a head-scratching title race along with the nail-biting battle to avoid the drop.…
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How Sir Alex Ferguson Helped Sow the Seeds for United’s Decline
If this pandemic has done anything to our lives, it’s given us more free time than we know what to do with. Recently, I used that newfound free time to embark on a journey of watching as much documentaries I could find on the greatest manager the beautiful game has ever seen: Sir Alex Ferguson.…
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Czechoslovakia’s 1962 World Cup: Part 2: One Step From Immortality
Facing Hungary in the quarter finals, Czechoslovakia once again were seen as outsiders. The Hungarians didn’t have the stars of the Mighty Magyars like Ferenc Puskás, Sándor Kocsis or Zoltán Czibor (all fleeing Hungary to European clubs after the 1956 Hungarian Revolution), but they still boasted a competitive squad. They had a spine of…
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Tactical Analysis: How Quique Setién reignited the fire in Barcelona
Over the years, Barcelona’s traditional Tiki-Taka brand of football has disappeared, much to the dismay of the Blaugrana faithful. However, after just twelve games in charge, Quique Setién has gained instant popularity at the Camp Nou by making Barcelona an attractive side to watch again. This article will look into why this could be the…
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The Art of the Throw-In – An Interview with ‘The Throw-in Coach’ Thomas Grønnemark
Although throwing the ball back into play should be one of the simplest components of football, it is an endless source of frustration for fans when possession is cheaply ceded. Although not everyone treats the throw-in with the level of attention it deserves, Thomas Grønnemark is on a mission to change this attitude. Described…
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Scouting Report: Mohammed Salisu
Located on the west coast of Africa, Ghana is a country that is known to the world for its production of both cocoa and gold. But for football lovers, it is the nation that has given the world talents such as Abedi Ayew, Stephen Appiah, Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari, Asamoah Gyan, and Andre Ayew. Nowadays,…
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Five Cheap Players in Belgium who are Ready for a Big Move
As the cancellation of the 2019/20 Jupiler Pro League season reaps irreparable damage on Belgian teams, teams in Europe’s top 5 leagues are set to descend on a treasure trove of cheap, young talent. Here are five players in Belgium who are ready for a big move. 1. Jonathan David Still just 20 years…
