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/ 22 days agoTrent Alexander-Arnold's next move if he wants to win Ballon d'Or
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold recently made a bold promise: he aims to win the Ballon d’Or one day. The 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony took place in Paris on Monday, with Manchester City's Rodri taking the prize. Between 2008 and 2021, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominated the award. Amazingly, they won all but one. This made […]
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/ 30 days agoTactical naivety spells danger for Southampton and Ipswich
Last October, Southampton and Ipswich Town were strong contenders for Premier League promotion, sitting 5th and 2nd in the Championship table. Both teams earned praise for attractive styles of play led by young, ambitious managers. Kieran McKenna and Russell Martin, both 38, are still in charge of their respective clubs. Yet, neither has managed to […]
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/ 36 days agoAngel Gomes: The missing piece in England midfield
On Sunday, Angel Gomes was one of the standout performers for England in its 3-1 victory against Finland. The win in the UEFA Nations League marked an important turnaround after a shocking 2-1 loss to Greece just days earlier. England’s interim manager, Lee Carsley, called up Gomes last month, having previously worked with him at […]
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/ 44 days agoNetherlands legend Johan Neeskens dies aged 73
Former Netherlands and Ajax legend Johan Neeskens has died at the age of 73. The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed the sad passing on Monday. “The KNVB was shocked yesterday morning by the news that Johan Neeskens has suddenly passed away at the age of 73," The Dutch soccer association said. "During the last […]
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/ 44 days agoPaul Pogba ban reduced: Could Ligue 1 be next step?
After a successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), Paul Pogba has had his four-year ban from football reduced to 18 months. The Juventus midfielder described the situation as a "nightmare" that is finally "over". He will be allowed to return to club training in the New Year. Pogba will be eligible […]
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/ 45 days agoBorussia Dortmund are in Jekyll and Hyde mode
For years, Borussia Dortmund built their reputation on identifying elite talent and turning promise into profit. This has been the core of their business model, fueling success on the pitch and financial stability. But the latest transfer window marked a shift in direction—one that could signal the start of a new era, for better or […]
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/ 51 days agoCan Ten Hag survive October with Manchester United?
Manchester United limps into October on the back of one of the worst moments for Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. A 3-0 loss at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur sank the club to 12th in the league table. Through six games, United is on seven points with two wins, one draw, and three convincing […]
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/ 72 days agoHealth concerns rise for Italia 90 hero Salvatore Schillaci
Italia 90 top scorer Salvatore Schillaci was admitted to the hospital over the weekend, raising concerns across the soccer world. Schillaci netted six goals to become one of the tournament's breakout stars. Schillaci, who is nicknamed ‘Totò,' had been diagnosed with colon cancer in 2022. The former Italian soccer player's family provided a positive brief […]
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/ 78 days agoCristiano Ronaldo's next goal is beating the king of YouTube
Cristiano Ronaldo does not have any plans to retire or leave Saudi side Al Nassr anytime soon. However, the soccer legend is already setting new goals. The only difference is that these pertain to off-the-pitch accolades. The 39-year-old launched an account on YouTube two-thirds of the way through August. The Portuguese broke world records online […]
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/ 83 days agoA brief history of Serie A's players from Scotland
Scotland was knocked out of Euro 2024 in the group stages after failing to register a single win. It marked a dull summer for Scottish soccer as the Tartan Army was officially the worst team of the tournament – conceding 7 goals and collecting just one point. Despite the lull of depression echoing as the […]
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/ 85 days agoJoao Cancelo exits Manchester City - leaves complicated legacy
Legacy in soccer is often associated with how wonderful a player has served a club. Those who reach the heights of success develop their version of a legacy within a club. In the case of Joao Cancelo and his time at Manchester City, it is a mixed bag of emotions. The Premier League ultimately says […]
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/ 95 days agoWhat you missed on Premier League Saturday, gameweek 1
The 2024/25 Premier League season kicked off on Friday as Manchester United narrowly secured a 1-0 win against Fulham after debutant Joshua Zirkzee’s late winner. There were plenty of talking points from the season’s first round of Saturday fixtures. Liverpool featured in the early kick-off while Arsenal, Newcastle, and Aston Villa spearheaded our first roundup […]
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/ 99 days agoTrue impact of the deal between Red Bull and Leeds United
In May 2024, it was announced that energy drink manufacturer Red Bull would be purchasing a minority stake in Championship side Leeds United. The Austrian company also became the main front-of-shirt sponsor of the West Yorkshire club from 2024/25, which sparked controversy in a first-of-a-kind deal in English football. But how did an energy drinks […]