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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…
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Can Renato Sanches Turn His Career around at Benfica?
Renato Sanches was 18 years old when he made his first-team debut for Benfica on October 30, 2015. Over the next nine months, Renato would become Benfica’s youngest player to score a home goal in the 21st century, emerge as a key figure in midfield under Rui Vitória, and win the Primeira Liga and Taça…
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Joel Matip Retires: The Silent Architect of the Klopp Era
“In a world of big transfer fees, to sign a player like Joel Matip on a free transfer is incredible,” said Jurgen Klopp in 2019. “It was maybe one of the best pieces of business we did in the last few years.” As it turned out, just like he was with a lot of things…
