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Tactical Preview: Atlético Madrid – Quarterfinals
It has been a season of ups and downs for Atlético Madrid, but after a terrible run of form that saw them fall out of top four and lose 3-0 to their crosstown rivals, they now have a great chance at winning the elusive piece of European silverware that has escaped them for so long.…
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Where do golden generations come from?
Political involvement in football dates back as far as we can remember. Even the origins of modern football are delved in political intrigue, when the inhabitants of a small east English town played a game of football with the decapitated head of a Danish prince. In the 1950’s, Real Madrid were accused of receiving special…
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Tactical Preview: Borussia Dortmund – Quarterfinals
On Tuesday, Borussia Dortmund will go head to head with Ligue 1 leaders Monaco in a battle of five-star prospects and high-paced attacking sides. A highly anticipated matchup for aficionados of the beautiful game, the draw promises to be a fascinating one, filled with goals, passion and clever combinations. Sheer electricity in the stadium, some…
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Tactical Preview: AS Monaco – Quarterfinals
After finishing my match preview of the Monaco-Manchester City fixture, I honestly did not think that I would have to write another article. But I was at both legs, I yelled my lungs out, and I saw my beloved Monaco defeat Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. For us to experience such great football, it takes two…
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Scouting Report: Jack Harrison
Every few years in America, a player emerges onto the scene after an illustrious college career. Jack Harrison is the opposite. Before his college career, many people already knew of his immense talent. Harrison, who grew up in Bolton, England, spent 7 years in the Manchester United academy before moving to America at 14. Now,…
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Top 5 U21 Talents in Belgium
The Red Devils, the Belgian national team, have become one of the strongest squads in the world due to their ‘Golden Generation’ of players like Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois. But there’s life after these world-class players as Belgium is producing young guns at a superb level. Their national league is moving along,…
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The Evolution of Marek Hamšik
As the 2016/17 season approaches its end, Marek Hamšík continues to be a pivotal cog in the heart of Napoli’s midfield. He has become an icon at the San Paolo, a man they can rely on and trust, a man who has become one of the Azzurri’s greatest players in their history. His eye for goal…
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A Captivating Capocannoniere
Despite another title race with La Vecchia Signora coasting to the title, this season’s Serie A has provided excitement on more than just one front, with Napoli, Roma, Milan, Inter and Lazio all looking to claim European football next season. Above all, we see a Capocannoniere, or golden boot, that sees strikers from all corners of Italy…
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Tactical Analysis: Olympique Lyonnais – Les Gones Are All Right
With Olympique Lyonnais sitting in 4th place, 21 points off the leaders Monaco, their season may seem a fruitless one, but recently they have been playing some immaculate football. While not doing the best in Ligue 1, they have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Europa League, after getting knocked out of the Champions League…
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The Millennium’s First Ballon D’Or Talent
Throughout the history of Brazilian football, every generation has seemed to produce a stand out player, someone that, despite their age, sits head and shoulders above the rest. A superstar, if you like. A player destined to shine on the world’s biggest stage. The last 20 years has seen Romario, Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and Kaká…
