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The Newcastle Takeover and the Territoriality Concept
Territoriality, an instinctive psychological behavior of mankind. Man has the impulse to always defend his territory at the slightest hint of intrusion from an external force. Be it Robert Sack, John Ruggie or Julia Wood’s social models; all point to humans’s interaction with space and how they control it or give it up. Photo: Astrid…
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Costa Rica and Italia ’90: Part 2: Punching Above Their Weight
Costa Rica’s historic qualification for the 1990 World Cup meant Los Ticos had several months to prepare for the tournament in Italy. The preparation would be needed, as the draw in December pitted the World Cup debutants in Group C with Brazil, Scotland and Sweden. Yet preparations would be far from ideal. Machinations within…
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Exclusive Interview with Tyler Attardo
Tyler Attardo plays in the newly formed Canadian Premier League for his hometown club in Winnipeg, Valour FC. He recently turned 18 years old and is Valour’s top scorer with 6 goals. Brian Bertie was able to interview him about his past, present and future. How do you feel with your achievements…
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Semifinals Fan Preview: Ajax
As Ajax get set to face Tottenham Hotspur, Breaking The Lines co-creator Zach Lowy chats to VoetbalPodcast’s Jimmy Driessen on Ajax’s chances. ZL: What do you make of Ajax’s form since the win vs Juventus? JD: They had a very hard away game versus FC Groningen. Groningen played very compact which resulted in few chances for Ajax.…
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The line between funny and cringe on social media–and how clubs overstep their boundaries
The era of social media has seen the influence of football clubs take precedence over real-world incidents. But with more and more clubs wanting to expand and promote themselves in the online world, its influence has been mismanaged. Rather than using social media to align fans and players in one place, clubs have used it…
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Quarterfinals Fan Preview: Ajax
With Ajax set to face Juventus, Breaking The Lines’ Zach Lowy chats to Ajax fan Nuel Weinchard. ZL: What do you expect for the Juve tie? NW: It will be difficult but I think it can be done. If you can beat Madrid, anything can be done. I don’t think we will lose at home, with…
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Quarterfinals Fan Preview: Tottenham Hotspur
With Spurs getting set to play Manchester City in the quarterfinals, Breaking The Lines co-owner Zach Lowy chats to ex-Yahoo writer Andrew Gaffney on Tottehanm’s chances. ZL: What are you expecting for Spurs going into the City game? AG: When the draw was made I don’t think I was alone in wanting to avoid Manchester City above…
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Round of 16 Fan Preview: Liverpool
“I think, in this moment in the football world, you have to be on our side.” These were the words of an energetic, free-spirited Jurgen Klopp in an interview with The Guardian the week leading up to the historic 2013 UEFA Champions League Final. Not since 1997 had Borussia Dortmund reached such immortal heights, when…
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BTL’s best footballers & managers of 2018
Breaking The Lines asked a panel of 21 football journalists and experts all over Europe to choose their best players and managers of 2018. Each expert was given a choice of 30+ players per position, as well as 30 managers, and placed his 10 best in their respective positions, ranking them from 1 to 10.…
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The Top Ten Youngsters in La Liga
The 2018-19 LaLiga season has already brought plenty of excitement and unpredictable results, evidenced by some of the surprising names near the top of the table. With one-third of the season already being played, Alavés and Espanyol are battling for top four, while Athletic Club and Villarreal are hovering above the relegation zone. While seasoned…
