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Assane Diao: The Heir to Joaquín’s Throne?
From Fabián Ruiz to Dani Ceballos, Real Betis’ academy has long been a production line of exciting talent, and its latest gem, Assane Diao, is beginning to turn heads in Andalusia. The 19-year-old forward, known for his electric pace and intelligent movement, has become one of the most promising players to emerge from the academy…
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Oliver McBurnie: Analyzing Las Palmas’ Scottish Forward
At 28 years of age, Oliver McBurnie has already plied his trade in England’s fifth tier, fourth tier, third tier, second tier, top-flight, as well as the Professional Development League. Having joined Sheffield United for €19 million in 2019, McBurnie has experienced both relegation and promotion with the Blades and scored a total of 29…
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Ricardo Rodríguez: The Swiss Veteran Headed for Betis
Real Betis had a slightly disappointing season where they ended 7th, entering the UEFA Conference League and ending 3rd in their Europa League group stage before being eliminated in the first knockout round of the Conference League. One position where they have made changes this summer is in their left-back position after the departures of…
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Unai Núñez: The Return of Athletic Club’s Homegrown Defender
After a sensational campaign that saw them challenge for Champions League football, finish fifth in the LaLiga table, and win their first major trophy in four decades with the Copa del Rey, Athletic Club are picking up where they left off under Ernesto Valverde. Apart from a 1-0 loss to Atlético Madrid, the Basque side…
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Luis Rioja: The Veteran Winger Headed for Mestalla
It has been a dismal start to the campaign for Valencia CF, who sit bottom of the La Liga table with just two points from five matches. Los Che will be looking to turn around their early-season woes on Saturday as they host Champions League newcomers Girona, and they’ll be counting on Luis Rioja to…
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From the Ashes of Annihilation: Hansi Flick and the Rebirth of Barcelona’s Footballing Soul
There are appointments in football that carry the weight of prophecy, where fate and fortune collide, and one man holds the thread to both. Hansi Flick, the architect of that infamous 8-2 demolition of Barcelona, now finds himself standing at the very gates he once laid siege to — this time, as the man tasked…
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No Eric García, No Problem: Alejandro Francés Is Here to Stay for Girona
Alejandro Francés is my unofficial litmus test for Spanish football interest. Two types of people clicked on this article: those with serious La Liga ball knowledge who already knew about him, and those with who are not familiar, but are passionate enough about Spanish football to want to learn. Whichever of those people you are,…
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Kylian Mbappé to Real Madrid: The Transfer and How It Has Played Out So Far
Kylian Mbappé’s rise to football stardom is a story of incredible talent and rapid success. At 14, he joined AS Monaco’s academy, and just two years later, he made his first-team debut, becoming the club’s youngest-ever player. His breakthrough came in the 2016-17 season when his pace, dribbling, and goal-scoring helped Monaco win an unexpected…
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Guido Rodriguez: West Ham’s Midfield Kingpin
It has been a busy summer for West Ham in their first window under Julen Lopetegui, with the club splurging £123.4 million on a plethora of high-profile signings ranging from Jean-Clair Todibo, Crysencio Summerville, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Max Kilman. However, their best piece of business may end up being a free transfer, if Guido Rodríguez’s…
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Carles Pérez’s Shot at Redemption at Getafe
At 26 years of age, it’s safe to say that Carles Pérez hasn’t quite hit the heights expected of him during his time at La Masia. Having won the UEFA Youth League in 2017/18 and the La Liga title in 2018/19 with Barcelona, Pérez made the move to Roma in January 2020 on loan with…
