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Andrew Watson – The lost legacy of the pioneer for black footballers
In the light of the recent racism storms involving Moise Kean and Raheem Sterling, the origin of black footballers inevitably seems like a familiar tale of breaking race barriers by facing racial slurs of unmentionable evil and overcoming professional prejudices. However, a complete absence of such experiences in recorded history makes the life and times…
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Analyzing João Félix’s performance against Eintracht Frankfurt
Predicting the success of a teenager is not easy. There are several factors to keep in mind, and it’s more than just evaluating talent and individual quality. From the opportunities given to the way a young footballer adapts to the professional level, there are so many dependent variables that determine a player’s success. For the past six…
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Jordan Pickford’s World Cup hangover
On July 3, 2018, at around 10 p.m, the whole of England went crazy; the Three Lions finally won a penalty shootout in a World Cup. Yes, Eric Dier scored the winning penalty, but it was a skinhead from Sunderland who was the real hero: Jordan Pickford. His penalty save and passionate celebrations propelled him…
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Tactical Analysis: Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund
Last weekend’s Der Klassiker was billed as a battle between an emerging force and an aging power, with Lucien Favre’s youthful BVB taking on Niko Kovač’s rejuvenated Bayern in a top-of-the-table clash that had serious ramifications for the Bundesliga championship. Coming into the match, the Black-and-Yellows held a two-point lead over the reigning champions, and…
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The line between funny and cringe on social media–and how clubs overstep their boundaries
The era of social media has seen the influence of football clubs take precedence over real-world incidents. But with more and more clubs wanting to expand and promote themselves in the online world, its influence has been mismanaged. Rather than using social media to align fans and players in one place, clubs have used it…
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Xabi Alonso, the professional we all aspire to be
Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are all gargantuan clubs in European football, having amassed 23 European Cups, or Champions Leagues, in their combined history. To have just one on your CV is a dream for millions. To have all three, though, points to a one-of-a-kind individual. What makes Xabi Alonso even more unique is…
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Quarterfinals Fan Preview: Ajax
With Ajax set to face Juventus, Breaking The Lines’ Zach Lowy chats to Ajax fan Nuel Weinchard. ZL: What do you expect for the Juve tie? NW: It will be difficult but I think it can be done. If you can beat Madrid, anything can be done. I don’t think we will lose at home, with…
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José Bordalás’s rise to managerial stardom
It’s been a fairytale season thus far for Getafe FC. And it’s all down to one man: José Bordalás. Many hadn’t even heard of him until a few weeks ago. So, who is the man that’s being compared to Diego Simeone, the man who has Getafe sitting at 4th place in La Liga, ahead of…
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Quarterfinals Fan Preview: FC Porto
Porto’s starting XI for tonight will come to an accumulative £47.7 million which is roughly 90% of the Naby Keita transfer deal from Leipzig to Liverpool. This sums up the task at hand that FC Porto will face tonight. As soon as the draw was made Porto were already written off as an easy tie…
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Interview with FC Dallas Youth Soccer VP Chris Hayden
Since establishing their academy in 2008, FC Dallas now lay claim to one of, if not the best academy in MLS. Breaking The Lines’ Abhishek Mishra talked to FC Dallas’s Vice President of Youth Soccer Chris Hayden on what makes FC Dallas’ academy so productive. AM: What are some core principles that you integrate into your…
