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  • A closer look at Real Madrid’s young Brazilians

    Ever since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid haven’t quite lived up to their supporters’s lofty expectations. Sergio Ramos, Gareth Bale and Luka Modrić are all approaching the end of their time in the capital, while the signings of Luka Jović and Eden Hazard have failed to click thus far. However, there is hope…

  • Duje Ćaleta-Car: The Fifth Fortress of Šibenik

    In a town that lives in the shadows of sprawling metropolises such as Split and Dubrovnik, that is flanked by the Krka River, and that is protected by four fortresses that, in the 15th century, safeguarded against the invasion of the Turkish Empire, our protagonist begins his journey. In Šibenik, Croatia, Duje Ćaleta-Car is born…

  • Five Cheap Players in Belgium who are Ready for a Big Move

    As the cancellation of the 2019/20 Jupiler Pro League season reaps irreparable damage on Belgian teams, teams in Europe’s top 5 leagues are set to descend on a treasure trove of cheap, young talent. Here are five players in Belgium who are ready for a big move.   1. Jonathan David Still just 20 years…

  • Analyzing Chelsea’s striker situation

    Frank Lampard’s Chelsea have been perhaps the most interesting team in the Premier League this season from a tactical and squad building perspective. With a blend of academy prospects and experienced campaigners, Chelsea have surpassed expectations to find themselves in the top four.   At one point in this season, Chelsea’s lead over Tottenham and United…

  • Why Premier League sides should be signing Championship players this summer

    In recent times, we have seen players like James Maddison make big money moves to the Premier League from the Championship and they have flourished.   Tammy Abraham, Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomori have made a big impression at Chelsea this season after being loaned to the Championship last season, and players such as Todd…

  • Six Nigerian players who could get a big move this year

    Not since the controversial transfer of John Mikel Obi from Lyn FK to Chelsea for €20 million in July 2006 has Nigeria had a high-profile transfer like Manchester United signing Odion Ighalo from Shanghai Shenhua on deadline day in the January 2020 transfer window.  The biggest pandemic since the Spanish Flu of 1918, the COVID-19 outbreak has…

  • Luiz Felipe: Barcelona’s answer to their center back woes?

    Since the suspension of football across the globe, due to COVID-19, several reports have been released which have confirmed Barcelona’s interest in Lazio’s Luiz Felipe. Most recently, the Blaugrana are said to have scouted the 23-year-old during the Serie A match against Parma (Matchday 23) and were also set to watch the match against Genoa…

  • Bruno Fernandes – The Portuguese Magnifico

    With Manchester United suddenly looking like a team with confidence, how much of that is down to the signing of Bruno Fernandes? Since signing for around £50 million at the end of January, Fernandes has surpassed what most expected of him at United. Five appearances, two goals and three assists – pretty good statistics for…

  • The unbreakable rise of Cyriel Dessers

    It was like every other Sunday in the Eredivisie. Kick off was at 4:45pm CET at the Polman stadion, Almelo. Ninth placed Heracles hosted current champions & leaders – Ajax Amsterdam – who were six points clear of AZ Alkmaar prior to the start of the game. If José Bordalás’ Getafe made Erik ten-Hag think…

  • The Contrasting Fortunes of the Premier League’s Loan Young Guns

    As the January window approaches the internet and newspapers are full of speculation and rumours about the latest possible moves. This is the time of year when many of the big clubs look to send their hot young talent out on loan. Most are out of the League Cup by now and many of the…