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Luka Modrić: Fighting Against The Odds Since Day One
Who would’ve thought the little boy from from the village of Modrici, a tiny suburb on the slopes of the Velebit Mountains, would go on to play for Real Madrid, win multiple Champions League titles, and be one game away from playing in a World Cup final? Luka Modrić grew up during the times of…
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Paul Pogba’s Time To Shine
Despite having never been embroiled in any scandals, controversies, or run-ins with the law, Paul Pogba is one of the most polarizing players in world football. Some love him and praise him as one of the game’s best players. Others say he’s overrated and isn’t worth the price. There’s a mountain of expectations for a…
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Farewell Tribute to Gabi
414 games in Atlético colours. 414 games, 10 years giving his body and his life to his boyhood club. Many think of Atlético de Madrid and only one player springs to mind – the man who represents the club mindset better than anybody. El Capitán, born on July 10th 1983; Gabriel Fernández Arenas. On July…
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After a long journey away, football might be coming home
England and football: Two words that have shared so much history over the years. The combo has gave rise to excitement, patriotism, ecstasy, but on the other side, far too often this generation, sadness and disappointment, Despite all of that, the 2018 World Cup has given England fans plenty of reason to smile. After consecutive…
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Paulinho to Guanzhou Evergrande: A Normal Return or Money Laundering?
DISCLAIMER: It is important to note that FC Barcelona have denied any wrongdoing in regards to the Paulinho transfer. ADELTE group have also issued a statement denying the relation between a project in China and the Barcelona transfer deal. A year ago, Paulinho signed for Barcelona from Guangzhou Evergrande, and the world laughed. However, after…
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2013 Azzurini: Where Are They Now?
In the song ‘The Greatest Love of All,’ which was originally recorded by George Benson and then made famous by Whitney Houston, the opening verse is, “I believe the children are our future.” It is such a simple yet understated line, and it can be applied to jobs, situations, or circumstances in which one generation…
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Russia’s Cellar Dwellers: #5-Poland
Coming into the World Cup after an impressive Euro 2016 and qualification campaign, much was expected from Poland in Russia. Grouped in arguably the most even group in the tournament alongside Colombia, Japan and Senegal, Adam Nawalka’s men were at the very least expected to make it to the round of sixteen. Instead, what transpired…
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Russia’s Cellar Dwellers: #6-Iceland
After a quarter-final berth against all odds in France two years ago, Iceland’s fairy tale run came to a crashing halt in Russia, returning Heimir Hallgrímsson’s men back to reality. Considering they were grouped against some of the tournament’s most experienced outfits, this was to be expected. It all started wonderfully for the Nordics on…
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Scouting World Cup Stars: Francisco Calvo
Although Costa Rica did not set the World Cup alight in the same way they did in 2010; when they knocked out both Italy and England, finishing top of their group above Uruguay, they certainly did their nation proud. With a population of just 4.85 million, only 1 million more than minnows Panama, Costa Rica…
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Destroying a Dream through Fair Play Rules
The World Cup. Football’s greatest competition. 32 national teams coming together to compete for the sport’s biggest trophy every four years. A spectacle watched by billions of people around the world. A chance to drive one nation to sheer ecstasy. Why on Earth is this footballing extravaganza ruined by ludicrous rules and regulations? For national…
