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Zola To Leave Chelsea This Weekend As Kovacic Returns

Ritesh Gogineni - June 29, 2019 0

Italian football legend, Gianfranco Zola is set to leave Chelsea this weekend following the expiry of his contract with the blues. Zola served as...

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A look at Gian Piero Gasperini’s tactics at Atalanta

Finley Armstrong - June 8, 2019 0

After almost 3 years with Gian Piero Gasperini at the helm of Atalanta, they finished 3rd in the Serie A this season, securing European...

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Who are the Five Most Tactically Astute Managers in Europe Right Now?

Ritesh Gogineni - May 20, 2019 0

Millionaire superstar players may have endless social media followers, may score the goals, drive the fancy cars and have their names appear on the...

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The rise of Luka Jovic

Kristijan Plazonja - May 4, 2019 0

By now even the most casual of football fans will have heard about him, while Football Manager enthusiasts have known about him for years...

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Anthony Martial Form Changed Mourinho’s Plans

Ritesh Gogineni - December 13, 2017 0

Jose Mourinho was planning on bringing in Ivan Perisic from Inter to Manchester United when the transfer window was going to open, however, his...

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3 wingers better than Ivan Perisic Mourinho can buy this summer for Man United

Ritesh Gogineni - July 20, 2017 0

Manchester United and Inter Milan have not been able to come to an agreement with regards to the sale of Ivan Perisic. Jose Mourinho's...

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Man United expected starting lineup against Man City: Mourinho to continue the 3-5-2 experiment

Ritesh Gogineni - July 20, 2017 0

Manchester United face their first real test of their pre-season tour against Manchester City on Thursday at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Both United...

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The best of The False 9 in 2016

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The Football match which started a war Plenty of football stadiums have statues standing outside of them. There’s a strange one here and there (Michael...

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AS Monaco: Europe’s most prolific attack

Saiguhan Elancheran - December 25, 2016 0

AS Monaco have been thrilling the football world with their attacking displays. Their transformation under Leonardo Jardim has been truly remarkable. Having scored a...

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OGC Nice – An emerging superpower

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How Can Football Fans Make Money From Their Passion?

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Football is absolutely huge all over the country, and the amounts of money that get passed around is mind-blowing. For most people, the best...

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How good is the Scottish Premiership ahead of 2016-17 and is it levelling out?

Stefan Reyners - July 16, 2016 0

Pogba is a name the footballing world has come to expect at every turn in recent times and it's without sarcasm that one might...

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European Stories- UEFA Cup 2005-06- Romania’s assault

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There was a time when Romanian clubs were a permanent fixture in the latter stages of European club competitions. Right now, little to no...

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The Perfect Player

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The Perfect Football playerEver since football became the most popular sport on the planet, everyone have been asking themselves: “Who is the best player?”....

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3 of the Best UK Stadium Tours

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When Frank Lampard was appointed, Derby County fans everywhere collectively held their breath in the hope of whom his widely spoken about “contacts” might...

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Football has undergone tremendous change over the years. There is so much emphasis on tactics and managerial changes these days. Nobody has patience anymore,...

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As Chelsea’s 2015/2016 petered off into a 10th place finish, there was a clear opportunity for Guus Hiddink to include some of the clubs...

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A graduate from the famous Sporting academy, João Mário is the latest talent to roll of off the production line. After breaking into the...

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France Boss Didier Deschamps Seems To Be Confused Over Chelsea Striker Olivier Giroud

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Less than a month after warning Olivier Giroud he could lose his spot on the France national side if he doesn’t play more minutes...

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In 2012, the current President of China, Xi Jinping, stated his desire for the country to set its sights on a World Cup trophy,...

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