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Can Argentina End Their 36-year World Cup Drought in Lionel Messi’s Last Hurrah?

If Qatar 2022 is the most controversial World Cup ever, then Argentina 1978 is now the second-most controversial. The tournament took place with the country under the control of a military junta, one that remained until 1983. The junta carried out rampant human rights abuses, as well as the disappearances of a rumoured 10,000 people.…

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Analyzing The Favorites to Win the 2022 FIFA World Cup

There is very little left for that event that soccer fans look forward to every four years. As in every World Cup, the bookmakers already have their favorites. With the big event just around the corner, the furor over the album of stickers and an increasingly strong illusion, Qatar 2022 is preparing to be one…

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Unrealised Expectations and a Summer of Unforeseen Rejections: Does Cristiano Ronaldo Still Have Anything to Offer Europe’s Elite?

Five-time Balon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo is one player who has frequently dominated headlines this summer. Well, it isn’t unusual for Ronaldo to dominate headlines, he’s always hugged the limelight ever since he emerged as a superstar during his first stint at Manchester United but he would definitely like to shy away from some of…

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Who Should Manchester United Replace Cristiano Ronaldo With?

According to reports, Cristiano Ronaldo is seeking a move away from Manchester United just one year after his remarkable return. United’s lack of movement in the transfer window, and the club missing out on Champions League football (meaning a 25% pay decrease), are supposedly the two key factors leading Ronaldo to make this decision.  …

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Romelu Lukaku’s Chance for Redemption at Inter Milan

After taking charge of Chelsea on an 18-month contract on January 26, 2021, Thomas Tuchel led the Blues to their first Champions League title in nine years after eliminating Atlético Madrid, Porto and Real Madrid before beating Manchester City 1-0 in the Final in Porto, as a first-half goal from Kai Havertz saw Chelsea come…

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Ivan Perišić Thriving in Wingback Role at Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan

Croatian winger Ivan Perišić has been at Inter since 2015 bar a loan spell at Bayern Munich and he has produced his fair share of quality performances.   Although he had consistency issues in the past, the 33-year-old was also known for showing up in big games and scoring decisive goals. However, his consistency with…

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Mohamed Bayo: Clermont Foot’s Breakout Sensation in Attack

Clermont Foot have managed to fill 76% of their available stadium capacity across the 21/22 season. That’s the sixth-best attendance in Ligue 1 but in all honesty, if it wasn’t for striker Mohamed Bayo, the attendance (and Clermont’s place in Ligue 1) would sink.   The 23-year-old Guinea forward is responsible for ten league goals…

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Tactical Analysis: Inter Milan vs Liverpool

Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League tie saw an intense matchup between two of Europe’s best. Tactically, it was a game of two halves characterized by moments of suffering and promise by both sides.   In the end, it was fine margins that saw Liverpool take a 2-0 lead against Inter, putting them in prime position to…

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Rodrigo De Paul: Diego Simeone’s Argentine Box-to-box Midfielder

From Alexis Sánchez to Márcio Amoroso, from Juan Cuadrado to Mauricio Isla, few teams have a better track record than Udinese Calcio when it comes to spotting raw South American youngsters, developing them into premium talents who are prepared for the top level, and selling them for a massive profit.   Their dedication to scouting…

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How Antonio Conte Could Transform Tottenham Hotspur

On November 2, 2021, Tottenham Hotspur announced the managerial appointment of Italian phenom Antonio Conte; a sluggish start to the new Premier League season under previous manager Nuno Espírito Santo saw the club slump to 9th in the table following four consecutive London derby defeats to Crystal Palace, Chelsea, Arsenal, and West Ham.   Eventually,…

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