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Raheem Sterling: A Cultural Icon and Big Brother to Many
In modern football, few players have grown up more publicly than Raheem Sterling. From his early days in Jamaica to the bright lights of Anfield and the Etihad, Sterling’s story has always been bigger than football. It’s about rising through scrutiny, standing tall in the face of criticism, and becoming a voice for those too…
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Thiago Silva: The Centre-Back Who Outran Time
Time is a predator. It stalks every athlete from the moment they lace their first boot, a silent certainty ticking in tandem with each stride. But then, once in a while, a player appears who does not merely survive its hunt, but reverses its chase, causing time to trip over its own certainty. Thiago Silva…
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The Wizard Of Alvalade: The Magic, the Madness and the Making of Ricardo Quaresma
Alvalade was where the spell was first cast. A boy born in Lisbon, but forged in the chaos of the streets, Sporting CP gave him his first stage, but never the script. He was never meant to follow one. To watch him play was to witness something uncoachable: feints that defied physics, crosses that curved…
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The Resurgence of Marcus Rashford
If I had told you that a team’s initiative would be to play in a relatively low block and attack on the transition, you’d automatically assume this would be the perfect setup for Marcus Rashford to thrive. After all, he’s long been considered one of the most dangerous players in world football when given space…
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Mohamed Salah: The Premier League’s Most Unstoppable Force
“That’s what world class looks like, they turn up in the biggest moments, and he’s done that here at City today.” The words of Gary Neville on Sky Sports. Mohamed Salah is the talk of the town. Jamie Carragher reckons he’s the best since Thierry Henry. He’s being compared to Lionel Messi. And yes,…
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Asmir Begović: The Bosnian Goalkeeper Who Became a Premier League Legend
Asmir Begovič was born on the 20th of June, 1987. Currently serving as Everton’s goalkeeper, he is a professional football player from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Begovič began his professional career with English side Portsmouth, signing to them in the summer of 2003. Asmir Begovič’s height has always given him an edge between the…
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Christian Pulisic: The American Talisman Leading Milan to Glory
Christian Pulisic was 17 years old when he made his professional debut for Borussia Dortmund. He was 20 when he became the most expensive American soccer player of all time, joining Chelsea for an estimated £58 million. He was 24 when he made his World Cup debut, earning two Man of the Match awards and…
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The Redemption of David Ospina: An Arsenal Outcast Becomes a Colombian Legend
Footballing history was made on September 6, 1995 after a cross by Jamie Redknapp in an England friendly against Colombia. René ‘El Loco’ Higuita stunned Wembley Stadium as he pulled off the iconic ‘scorpion kick’ to clear the ball, a technique which will forever be associated with the legendary shot-stopper. Higuita is a revered…
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Amad Diallo’s Long-awaited Emergence for Manchester United
At 22 years of age, Amad Diallo has already had quite the rollercoaster career. From arriving in Italy as an 8-year-old, to changing his name at age 18 from Amad Traoré to Amad Diallo, the Ivorian has a story to tell. From taking a picture with idol, Paul Pogba at 13 to playing alongside Pogba…
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Victor Osimhen Salary: How the Super Eagles Striker Went from Earning ₦390 Million to ₦22 Billion per Year
Victor Osimhen is Nigeria’s highest-earning footballer right now, but it did not just happen overnight. Here is how the striker grew his salary earnings over the last seven years. Osimhen has taken the football world by storm and has seen his salary skyrocket in recent years as his career advanced. His journey from a…
