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Edmond Tapsoba: Bayer Leverkusen’s Burkinabé Defender
While the precocious attacking talent of players such as Florian Wirtz, Patrick Schick, and Moussa Diaby have drawn much of the attention for Bayer Leverkusen’s impressive showing in the Bundesliga, 23-year-old center-back Edmond Tapsoba has also been crucial to their success. He dazzled for Burkina Faso as they narrowly missed out on a third-place…
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Player Analysis: Lucas Torreira
Fiorentina has made significant improvements since it appointed Vincenzo Italiano as coach for the 2021/22 campaign. After years of struggles under coaches Vincenzo Montella, Giuseppe Iachini, and Cesare Prandelli, Viola president Rocco Commisso now has a tactician that has given his squad an identity and a style of play. Italiano has been able…
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Player Analysis: Neco Williams
Neco Williams’ recent brace for Fulham has garnered him some well-earned attention again as they beat Swansea City 5-1 on Welsh turf. It was his second goal in particular that got people talking, when he showcased his top ball striking with a volley from 25 yards following some superb chest control. Even the home…
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The Impact of Argentina’s National Team’s Scouting
Being a winner gives you many benefits, confidence is one of them. But for a coach, the comfort of being able to work in peace without receiving so much criticism on a weekly basis is a great relief. We know that today the clubs and national teams are not patient with the results. The…
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Kalvin Phillips’ Absence: The Key Reason Behind Leeds United’s Vulnerability in Transition
After a long-awaited promotion from the Championship, Leeds United’s first season in the Premier League was blustery. Among the promoted teams in the Premier League, Leeds’ 9th position was the record for the highest position after Ipswich Town in the 2000/01 season. But in the season 21-22, everything started to change. The start of…
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Top 5 Reasons Baccarat Is Better Than Slot Machines For New Gamblers
New gamblers often find slot machines to be the most enticing, but they can be hard to play if you don’t know what you’re doing. To avoid frustration and to make sure you enjoy your time in a casino, try playing baccarat instead of slots. It’s the perfect starting point for new players, and here…
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Get the Most Out of Your Tub Experience by Using a Bathtub Pillow
If you’re looking to get the most out of your tub experience, you’ll consider using a bathtub pillow. Bathtub pillows provide extra comfort and support while you’re soaking in the tub and help you relax even more. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when choosing a bathtub pillow, so be sure…
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Anatomy of a Miracle: Canada’s Path to Achieving World Cup Qualification
The Canadian national men’s team qualified for the World Cup for the second time in their history. It was a long time coming, and a long journey. Rocco Fasano looks at how they got there, and what’s ahead for the Canucks. Jonathan Osorio beats a drum, leading the 30,000 of BMO field to a…
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Does ‘Second Season Syndrome’ in the Premier League Really Exist?
We’ve all heard about it: a team gets promoted, performs well above expectations in their first season in the Premier League, and it all comes crashing down in the next year – ‘second season syndrome’. This season, it seems as if Leeds United are the latest team to suffer from it, having finished ninth…
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Tactical Analysis: Boca Juniors vs. River Plate
Seeing River Plate and Boca Juniors face each other is always a guaranteed show, not always good football. One of the most important and historical derbies in the world that sometimes entertains to a greater extent for aspects external to pure football, such as physical disputes, being a battle-hardened match, and that, as they say…
