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Round of 16 Fan Preview: Real Madrid
Real Madrid has been something of a conundrum from a supporter’s point of view this season. Los Blancos sacked manager Julen Lopetegui after October’s Clásico defeat, which gives the false impression that Real Madrid is merely battling for survival. They could have replaced Lopetegui with a superstar manager such as Leonardo Jardim or Antonio Conte,…
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Why Emery Has Failed To Win Arsenal Fans Over So Far
For the past 22 years, Arsène Wenger created and cemented the Arsenal philosophy of free-flowing, attacking football. Under the Frenchman, the club’s style of play was, at times, akin to a symphony. Jack Wilshere’s goal at home against Norwich in 2014, Patrick Vieira’s goal which helped win the league at White Hart Lane in 2004,…
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Round of 16 Fan Preview: Lyon
In a match that pits David versus Goliath, the wise man will back Goliath. Lyon vs. Barcelona is one such match-up, but while fairytale victories are welcomed in football, even the most optimistic of Lyon fans will have no expectations of eliminating the La Liga leaders. History, quality, and reputation precede the Spanish giants, whose…
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Traditionalists vs. Modernists: The Fight For The Heart and Soul of a Post-Messi Barça
“He does not really seem human to me,” – Luis Enrique. Oh, but he is. For the generation of football fans that have watched the sport from 2005 onwards, there have only been two players who are worthy of being crowned the G.O.A.T. Their names are synonymous with talent, class, consistency, success and greatness, and…
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Aaron James Ramsey: My Work Here Is Done
It was the summer of 2008, and little did Arsenal fans know it, but the pillars of an empire were starting to wobble. Impacted by the brunt of the Emirates stadium debt, Arsenal had to change its model in order to pay off the debt. No longer was this a team competing for Premier League…
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Duván Zapata: The Hottest Striker In Europe Right Now
When an archer needs to shoot, he needs arrows to use with his bow. When an Olympic marksman needs to shoot, he needs bullets to use with his rifle. When a central forward needs to shoot, he needs to have the right technique with his feet, adequate strength his in legs, and deadly precision to…
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Roman’s Empire: Chapter Two: The Wilderness
José had won it all. Though it took spending hundreds of millions of pounds in the transfer market, Roman Abramovich had secured the three English trophies with José Mourinho as the pioneer. Back-to-back title wins, two League Cups, and an FA cup later, Roman was in pursuit to find the next man to take his…
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Round of 16 Fan Preview: Juventus
There’s not a better stylistic matchup than Juventus and Atlético Madrid in this year’s Champions League round of 16. Both teams are one step closer to securing the trophy that has eluded them for far too long, but they’ll have to face off against each other in order to make that dream a reality. Over…
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A Vicious Cycle: The Trials and Tribulations of Roman Abramovich’s Managers
The abysmal display that Chelsea showed versus Arsenal on January 19th brought back to light the club’s greater problem: weak individual mentality. After the match, current Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri’s direct words were: “I’m extremely angry, very angry indeed. This defeat was due to our mentality. I can’t accept it. We had a similar issue against…
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Round of 16 Fan Preview: Paris Saint-Germain
As Paris Saint-Germain prepare to take on Manchester United in the Round of 16, Zach Lowy, co-creator of Breaking The Lines, caught up with Jonathan Johnson, ESPN FC’s Paris-based PSG & France correspondent, to discuss the French champions’ chances in Europe’s elite competition and whether or not they can banish their ghosts from previous Champions…
