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Exploring the potential Messi False 9 experiment vs. France
After two inexplicably poor games, one decent half of football, and one masterful goal by Messi, the world was preparing for a Messi-less World Cup knockout stages as they were tied with Nigeria in the last game of Group D. It was at this moment that the unlikeliest of heroes stepped up, as Marcos Rojo…
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Rohr must continue to trust in his young guns if Nigeria are to go far in Russia
Yesterday, Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr announced the Super Eagles’ final 23-man squad for the World Cup. The likes of Leon Balogun and John Obki Mikel will be hoping to lead Nigeria in what may very well be their final international tournament, but it is the youngsters, not the veterans, who Rohr will have to rely…
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Can Juventus Knock Out Red-Hot Tottenham?
This season has been a frustrating campaign for Juventus, so far, and the woes might not be over yet. Before the season even started, we lost two important players from last season in Dani Alves and Leonardo Bonucci. We dropped points to sides that we would normally steamroll throughout the beginning of the season and…
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Analyzing Real Madrid’s defensive organization
Real Madrid is full of doubts, as they face offensive powerhouse PSG. With the BBC back, Isco and the 442 seem to be putted aside by Zidane, and French coach should rather go 4-1-4-1. Madrid’s defensive balance has often been precarious in this organisation. Ramos’ joy, as he qualifies Madrid in Napoli after a difficult…
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Group Stage Fan Preview: Red Bull Leipzig
RB Leipzig’s rise to the Champions League has been nothing short of explosive and entertaining along the way. Having only been founded officially in 2009, RasenBallSport (NOT Red Bull) Leipzig have had quite the rise. Red Bull drinks company purchased a stake in then 5th tier German side SSV Markranstädt with the sole intention of…
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Group Stage Fan Preview: Anderlecht
The last time RSC Anderlecht appeared in the Champions League in 2014-15, they were a disharmonious collective of talented individuals who lacked the mental toughness, cohesion and game-management to fulfil their potential. Losing late goals away to Galatasaray and at home to Arsenal ensured that glass ceiling of the Europa League was once again the Mauves’ destination…
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Group Stage Fan Preview: Beşiktaş
Istanbul is a wonderful city. It is unique in the combination it creates between the “mystical” and foreign East, and the modern West. It’s also the biggest city in Turkey and if you’re an avid traveler, surely it’s a city to visit. With its history going back for 2700 years and its metropolitan structure…
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Group Stage Fan Preview: Manchester United
Last time Manchester United appeared in the Champions League, the year was 2015 and Louis van Gaal was at the helm. The Red Devils finished a disappointing 3rd behind VfL Wolfsburg and PSV Eindhoven, a stark contrast to United’s usual preeminence in European football. However, failure to eclipse the group stage is an unlikely result…
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Fan Preview: Real Madrid – Champions League Final
The Champions League final is here the biggest match of the season, Real Madrid vs Juventus at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. The third Champions League final in four years for Los Blancos and an opportunity to win the Champions League title consecutively, calling this an amazing achievement would be an understatement. Zidane’s men go into…
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Fan Preview: Juventus – Champions League Final
The two European giants Juventus and Real Madrid prepare to face off in the Champions League Final today, both with history as stake. Juventus are eyeing their first treble in club history, and Real Madrid are looking to become the first club to win the trophy in 2 consecutive years. While some would rather look…
