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Xavi at Barcelona: A Reunion Gone Horribly Wrong
Between countless European collapses, financial ruin and losing the greatest player of all time for free, it has been quite the tumultuous decade for FC Barcelona. But the latest chapter in this book of embarrassments may just be the biggest humiliation of all. After performing a U-turn and announcing he is staying as manager, Xavi…
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Yan Couto: Girona’s Mercurial Wing Back
In Europe’s top five leagues, only one defender has managed at least 8 assists, 45 successful dribble take-ons, and 145 progressive carries in a single campaign in the past three seasons: Girona’s (City Football Group’s) Yan Couto. If that seems like an arbitrary cut-off for a grouping of statistics, that is because it is. But,…
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Girona: The Great Leap Forward
Girona, Spain. Compared to Barcelona’s vibrant beaches, this homely town offers serenity. Exquisite Catalan cuisine. The picturesque River Onyar. Timeless forts from the Roman Empire. And of course, tourists. It is no wonder HBO‘s Game of Thrones, co-signed Girona in the summer of 2015. The city’s cathedral was the backdrop to Margery Tyrell’s aborted walk…
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Takefusa Kubo: Home at Last at Real Sociedad
Over the past few years, Japan has lurked in the shadows as one of the rising stars in international football. They’ve qualified for every World Cup since 1998, they’ve produced the likes of Shinji Kagawa, Maya Yoshida and Makoto Hasebe, and they’ve had their fair share of memorable performances on the world stage. Nevertheless, they…
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Pau Cubarsí: Barcelona’s Rafa Márquez Regen
Barcelona will consider the 23/24 season a missed opportunity, however, the emergence of La Blaugrana’s latest crop of young talent will be seen as a huge silver lining. Real Madrid are, at the time of writing, possibly just three games away from securing their 36th La Liga title…something Barcelona will consider a huge failing on their…
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Girona v Barcelona Bet Builder Stats & Predictions
Girona v Barcelona Kick Off: Saturday 4th May, 17:30 Competition: La Liga Watch Live: Premier Sports 1 For Bet Builder stats at your fingertips, head over to Andy’s Opta-powered Bet Builder stats tool, free to use on his website. Expert insight on the Premier League, SPFL, EFL, and major European leagues can be found…
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Mario Hermoso: The Highly Coveted Defender Available on a Free
It has been five years since Mario Hermoso departed Espanyol and returned to the Spanish capital, joining Atlético Madrid. Since then, he’s played a leading role in Atleti’s 2020/21 La Liga title, served as a versatile performer at center back and left back, and registered 10 goals and 6 assists in 168 appearances for the Rojiblancos.…
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Antonio Rüdiger: Real Madrid’s Kaiser in Defense
Stamford Bridge’s modest 43-000 capacity was never going to be enough to entertain the histrionics of Antonio Rüdiger. Whilst the German defender will forever be grateful to Chelsea for giving him the platform to perform – finding his voice and producing a string of metronomic displays as the Blues marched towards an unprecedented Champions…
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Atletico Madrid v Athletic Club Bet Builder Stats & Predictions
Atletico Madrid v Athletic Club Kick Off: Saturday 27nd April, 20:00 Competition: La Liga Watch Live: ViaPlay Sports 1 For Bet Builder stats at your fingertips, head over to Andy’s Opta-powered Bet Builder stats tool, free to use on his website. Expert insight on the Premier League, SPFL, EFL, and major European leagues can…
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Enzo Loiodice: Las Palmas’ French Technician in Midfield
At 23 years of age, Enzo Loiodice’s career has already seen more than a few peaks and valleys. He left boyhood club Dijon and made the move to Wolves’ U-23 side on loan with an option to buy, only to fail to make a single appearance after the season was cut short due to the…
