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Best World Cup Matches: Uruguay-Portugal
With Uruguay breezing through Group A, and with Portugal failing to beat Iran on the final matchday, Uruguay faced off against Portugal in the Round of 16. It was a match of two defensive stalwarts, as Óscar Tabárez’s La Celeste, which had conceded zero goals throughout the entire group stage, took on Fernando Santos’ Portugal, whose…
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Best World Cup Matches: Croatia-Russia
Introduction Both Russia and Croatia were coming into this match with wins over Spain and Denmark respectively on penalties. Russia’s win over 2010 World Cup winners Spain on penalties was a huge upset in the last 16 and now it was time to face the eventual World Cup Finalists and dark horses in Croatia. Croatia…
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Amadou Diawara and the chance to step out of Jorginho’s shadow
In a city where football is one of the most celebrated and passionate in the world, Napoli has introduced to the Italian competition a dynamic, thrilling brand of football focused on high pressure, quick passing and ball retention. The icon of this style, Pep Guardiola calls Napoli performances “the most beautiful football in Europe”, going…
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Jorginho – Kanté
Jorginho posiblemente sea quien marque la diferencia en el Chelsea de Sarri, sus movimientos con balón ayudando a ordenar al equipo, su posicionamiento sin balón para recibir y estar cerca de las segundas jugadas hacen que potencien su juego en el fútbol inglés. Pero tiene un problema que busca solución y ese es: N`Golo Kanté.…
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Arsenal and Bournemouth’s Transfer Windows Reviewed
Ah, the transfer window. Silly season. The time of year where some claim to be In the Know (ITK) and fool others into thinking they have insider information on the comings and goings of their respective clubs. The time where supporters lament their team’s transfer business or lack thereof (looking at you, Daniel Levy). With…
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Best World Cup Matches: Portugal-Spain
What is it about the World Cup that makes all of us – and yes, I mean all of us – feel that overbearing, emotional sensation that engulfs us once in a blue moon? Portugal vs. Spain on June 15th, day two of the World Cup, perhaps epitomised that aforementioned, unfathomable emotion. Prior to…
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Best World Cup Matches: Portugal-Iran
With one matchday remaining in Group B, Spain and Portugal had 4 points each, with the Spaniards leading Portugal on goals scored. Trailing the Iberian sides were Iran with 3 points, and Morocco with none. This set up a dramatic final set of games, with Iran probably needing a win to have a chance of…
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The Lost One
On July 2, 2004, a 41-year-old José Mourinho walked into his first press conference with Chelsea. The Portuguese manager already had the CV of a seasoned manager, including Europa League success with Porto, followed by an unprecedented treble-winning season which included an iconic Champions League tournament that left the image of Mourinho running down the…
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In Memory of Jim Hart
On Monday, August 13, the world lost a great man, a great writer, a great friend, and a great leader. The world lost Jim Hart. Alongside Omar Saleem, Jim Hart created These Football Times. When it seemed like clickbait and reactionary hot takes were the only ways to gain views and a profit for football…
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Azerbaijan Premier League – 2018-19 Preview
With Azerbaijan Premier League’s August kick-off rapidly approaching, we’ve been taking a look at each of the teams that will take part in the 2018-19 season. 2018-19 has already started adding fuel to the fire through the appointments of new managers. It will be intriguing to watch whether one of these new managers starts dominating…
