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Valentino Livramento: A Natural Right-Back Thriving as a Left-Back in Eddie Howe’s Newcastle
Valentino Livramento, traditionally a right-back, has found himself deployed as a left-back under the only British manager in the Premier League, Eddie Howe, at Newcastle. The question arises—why is he playing there in Howe’s system? He has featured in 28 of Newcastle’s 29 league games, starting 23 of them. His ability to cover space, move…
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Victor Osimhen and the Physics of the Impossible
It starts with a whisper. A rustle in the wind. The kind of sound defenders pretend not to hear but feel in their bones. It is the sound of something inevitable. Something terrifying. Something that cannot be outrun. And then—he moves. like a ripple through time, like a shadow cast before the sun. A…
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Geovany Quenda to Chelsea: Shrewd Business Deal or Another Square Peg in a Round Hole?
Football is as much about loyalty, rivalry, and drama as it is about the tactical nous of managers and the skills of the players. Every so often, a transfer happens that gets tongues wagging across the footballing world, leaving fans divided in opinion, pundits engaged in endless debates, and social media ablaze with various takes.…
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Rayan Cherki: A Rising Star Nearing a Defining Summer Move
At 21 years old Rayan Cherki stands at a pivotal juncture in his burgeoning football career. The Lyon sensation has long been heralded as one of Europe’s most promising talents, and with the summer transfer window approaching, speculation is rife about a potential move to a top club. However, despite his undeniable brilliance on…
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Jesús Rodriguez: Real Betis’ Diamond in the Rough
All of the telestrations in this article were made with the usage of Once Video Analyzer Elite. Download Once Sport here and use our discount code BTL10 to get an extra 10% discount off your purchase! Real Betis are having another fairly promising season in LaLiga. Sat in sixth place, one of their bright sparks in…
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Jim Thwaites: Manchester United’s Very Own Thiago Alcântara
Back in the summer of 2013, it was widely reported that Thiago Alcântara came incredibly close to joining Manchester United from Barcelona for a fee in the region of €20 million. David de Gea was particularly public and vocal about his desire for his fellow countryman to join the Red Devils, but the move didn’t…
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Giuliano Simeone: Atlético’s Rising Star with Grit and Flair
Giuliano Simeone, Diego Simeone’s youngest son, was born on December 18, 2002, in Rome, Italy. He started his football career with River Plate’s youth academy in Argentina. Giuliano joined Atlético Madrid’s youth program in September 2019, a move made possible by the absence of a professional contract with River Plate, which allowed him to join…
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Joshua Zirkzee: The Man Who Plays in Reverse
Football worships urgency. It is a game of acceleration, of relentless forward motion, of men who sprint toward destiny with the fury of a storm. We idolize the explosive, the ruthless, the strikers who charge into battle with fire in their veins. But a certain Dutch striker is different. He does not rush. He does…
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Ian Maatsen: Aston Villa’s Versatile Fullback Destined for the Top
The 2024/25 season has been a mixed bag for Aston Villa. Having finished seventh and fourth in their first two seasons under Unai Emery, Villa find themselves in danger of missing out on European football. With nine matches remaining, Villans sit ninth in the Premier League table, two points behind Brighton & Hove Albion and…
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From Theatre of Dreams to Boulevard of Broken Dreams: Marcus Rashford – A Beacon of Resilience & Excellence
Marcus Rashford’s story at Manchester United should be one of hope, resilience, and pride culminated in the triumph of restoring glory to England’s most successful first division club but it has instead turned into a tale – perhaps not yet finished – of unfulfilled potential, disproportionate – often unfair – scrutiny and a bitter taste…
