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Many managerial changes in Serie A makes for an exciting season ahead
No sooner had the Calcio campaign ended and the rumor mill began about who will go in the hot-seats on the benches on the peninsula. Italian football has long since had a reputation for managerial merry-go around, but the volume of changes that have happened already and that are expected to happen is arguably, something…
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Ibrahim Sangaré: The Raw Ivorian Gem
There are plenty of countries that are associated with a specialized position. Brazil have been known to produce the finest right backs in the world, with the likes of Dani Alves, Maicon, and Cafu reaching world-class status after arriving in Europe. Slovenia, despite its relative paucity of renowned stars, have consistently produced top-notch goalkeepers, as…
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Experance Tunis, The Winning Strategy
Esperance Tunis finally won a third CAF Champions League title. It was long overdue. No other African club has been as consistent, at continental level, since 1997. This was the year that the group phase was introduced in the Champions League. This Tunis club has almost always finished top of the group. They say league…
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Top 10 talents to follow at AFCON 2019
Hamed Junior Traore – Empoli – Ivory Coast In recent years in Italian football, Empoli have been one of the most productive conveyor belts of talent. While it has mostly been on loan in the form of the likes of Piotr Zielinski, Matias Vecino and even further back with Claudio Marchisio. While they are not…
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Top 10 talents to keep an eye on in the African Cup of Nations this summer.
The African Cup of Nations is famous for many things. Packed stadiums, crazy games and most of all its blistering talent. In this article we’re going to have a look at the top 10 players to keep an extra eye on in the tournament this summer. Samuel Chukwueze (RW, Nigeria) Chukwueze had…
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Tactical Overview: Women’s World Cup Group Stage
The Women’s World Cup started on June 7th and has been a complete success. Full stadiums, broadcasting records, a lot of inspirational stories and the most important: quality soccer. In a competition whose consequences and effects go beyond the field and the actual games, fighting for gender equality and women’s rights, women’s soccer is growing…
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How does Zlatan’s LA Galaxy Journey Measure Up after a Year?
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s current stint in MLS could best be described as vibrant. From a 40-yard volley minutes into his debut to choking NYCFC goalkeeper Sean Johnson and only getting a yellow card, the Swede has constantly been in the limelight. As Zlatan goes past his 1-year mark in American soccer, I’ll take a look back…
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How does the current England Under-21 squad compare to the 2009 European Championship squad?
The word ‘Golden generation’ is brandished a lot in association with young Three Lions squads gone by. But when looking through the current squad that has been picked for the Under-21 European Championships in France, it’s hard to take your eyes away from the talent that is laced throughout the core of the team. Previously,…
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Leonardo Semplici’s steady ship at SPAL
Situated a stone throw away from the Po river, Ferrara is city in the Emilia-Romagna region in northern Italy that is more known for art and architecture, especially in comparison to their more industrialized regional counterparts. Its football team does not go by the name of the city but the acronym SPAL, which stands…
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Breaking down the USWNT’s 13-0 victory over Thailand
The USWNT beat Thailand by an impressive 13-0 score. The American team is one of the favorites to win the World Cup, a trophy they currently hold from their 2015 campaign. Their performance was at the top of their level, with a lot of chances created, 40 shots on total, with half of them going…
