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  • The biggest Fallen Giants in European football

    As any Football Manager enthusiast will tell you, resurrecting a formerly successful club and leading them to the heights they once scaled is one of the best feelings in the world.They’re probably wrong as drugs and sex are things that exist but they wouldn’t know about that since they are locked in their rooms playing…

  • Underdogs No Longer: Qarabağ Have Shown They Are a Force to Be Reckoned With

    Gurban Gurbanov’s side’s thrilling games against Braga and Bayer Leverkusen gave Azerbaijani supporters bragging rights over their South Caucasian counterparts.   History shows how difficult it can be lining up against an opponent with no ambition beyond packing the defence, especially for Azerbaijani football clubs. But there is no denying Qarabağ might have an advantage…

  • Inter Milan: The Best Broke Club in World Football?

    Since about 2020, you could argue that Serie A was the most exciting and unpredictable of the top 5 leagues. Whilst the Premier League was dominated by Manchester City, the Bundesliga was in the clutches of Bayern München and La Liga’s big sides continued to do as they pleased, Italy has seen Juventus’ dominance ended…

  • Lucas Bergvall: The Swedish Wonderkid Headed for Tottenham Hotspur

    Club: Djurgården IF Nationality: Sweden Position(s): CM, DM Preferred Foot: Right Height: 6’1”/186cm Age: 18 Strengths: football IQ, creativity, dribbling, vision, tackling, defensive work rate, passing, finishing, flair Areas for Development: aerial duels, strength   Over the past year, we’ve seen various Swedish players make the move to some of Europe’s leading clubs. Viktor Gyökeres…

  • Javi Guerra: The Mestalla Product Shining for Valencia

    Club: Valencia Nationality: Spain Position(s): CM, DM, AM Preferred Foot: Right Height: 6’2”/187cm Age: 20 Strengths: ball-carrying, dribbling, long-range shooting, power, stamina, passing, long passing, positioning, tackling Areas for Development: box-crashing volume   From Kang-in Lee to Isco, from David Silva to Carlos Soler, Valencia’s academy continues to churn out stellar midfield profiles, and the…

  • Lewis Miley: Newcastle’s Rising Star in Midfield

    In their first full season under Eddie Howe, Newcastle United finished in 4th place and earned a UEFA Champions League spot after a two-decade drought from the competition. Alexander Isak, Bruno Guimaraes, Miguel Almiron, Joe Willock and Joelinton amidst others dazzled throughout the season as Newcastle recorded their highest finish in the Premier League since…

  • NEC Nijmegen on Course for Dream Season under Rogier Meijer

    Three years after suffering relegation from the Eredivisie, NEC Nijmegen hired Rogier Meijer in June 2020. He led them to promotion in his first-ever managerial campaign before guiding them to 11th in their return to the top-flight and narrowly avoiding the drop, before finishing 12th, albeit a comfortable 11 points clear of the relegation playoff.…

  • The Curious Case of Scott McTominay: Assessing His Future at Manchester United

    On Sunday, March 17, Scott McTominay once again delivered two vital goal contributions for Manchester United in their potentially season-defining FA Cup quarter-final victory against Liverpool. His goal and assist capped an all-round brilliant display. McTominay won 10 duels – more than any other player on the pitch – and won 100% of his tackles…

  • Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know – Football’s Most Controversial Owners

    Football news in England is currently gripped with stories of Financial Fair Play. These measures were introduced by UEFA to limit spending by football clubs and make them more sustainable. While FFP dominates the headlines, it got me thinking. What about the owners whose actions extend beyond the realms of club finances?   Which club…

  • Antonio Nusa: The Norwegian Winger Destined for Greatness

    Club: Club Brugge Nationality: Norway Position(s): LW, RW Preferred Foot: Right Height: 5’11”/180cm Age: 18 Strengths: 1v1s, speed, agility, weak-foot ability, creativity, shot volume, defensive work-rate Areas for Development: physical strength   Norway have not made it to a major footballing tournament since the 2000 European Championships, but that may be about to change sooner…