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A Quick History of the FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is known for being the biggest soccer competition in the world. It sees national sides from all over the globe compete for glory in a tournament that runs every 4 years. As well as displaying some fantastic talents, the tournament also makes for some very exciting betting opportunities, and there…
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How To Enhance The Game Watching Experience
As soccer supporters, we all know what it’s like for our team to go through a bad patch where their form can take a dip, and watching a full game can feel like a bridge too far. Or we have friends and partners who would much rather be doing something else than watching your team…
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Simone Inzaghi’s 3-5-2: Inter Milan 2021/22 Tactical Analysis
In just six months, Simone Inzaghi has turned Antonio Conte’s defensive dynasty into one of Europe’s most attacking outfits. Known for their lethal counter-attacks, Inzaghi has evolved Inter Milan into a possession-based, attacking unit, placing their side amongst the most exciting teams to watch this season and giving Inter a four-point lead atop Serie…
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Jamie Vardy at 35: How Much Longer Can He Play at the Highest Level?
On the eve of the 2021/22 Premier League campaign, Jamie Vardy reiterated his desire to stay a Foxes player beyond the two years left on his existing deal at the King Power Stadium. Although he will be 36, nearly 37, by the time his contract expires in the summer of 2023, Vardy wants to…
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Joe Aribo: The Scintillating Ibrox Playmaker
After spells at Staines Town and Charlton Athletic, Joseph Oluwaseyi Temitope Ayodele-Aribo, fondly known as “Joe Boy” amongst Nigerian supporters and professionally known as Joe Aribo, is emerging as a crucial cog for club and country at 25 years of age. The London-born midfielder played a vital role in helping Rangers secure the Scottish…
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Data Analysis: Nico Schlotterbeck
Perhaps no role in modern football is as difficult to perform as a center-back. For most teams, central defenders are the starting point of their attack and need to be accomplished on the ball both through dribbling and passing. As more teams adopt high-pressing systems, they need to be capable of resisting pressure from…
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Jacob Ramsey: Villa’s Effervescent Youngster
“People talk about stats a lot nowadays and I guess if you looked at mine you’d probably say they weren’t great,” the words of Aston Villa youngster, Jacob Ramsey. Despite the midfielder’s frank assessment of his statistical performance this season, Ramsey has transformed from a useful squad player under Dean Smith into a crucial…
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The Team of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group Stage
The TotalEnergies 2021 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] has certainly lived up to expectations thus far, but on an individual basis, some players have lived up to expectations, some have surpassed and others have been a massive disappointment. As we enter the knockout stages of the competition, the nerves begin to become a real factor…
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BTL’s Weekly European Transfer Recap: Part Two
It’s easy to miss transfers outside of the Premier League. For every Philippe Coutinho to Aston Villa, there’s a David Neres to Shakhtar. Here’s a round-up of the key transfers from everywhere including outside Europe’s big 5 leagues from the past 7 days. To catch up on the rest, check out our article from last…
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Marcelo Brozović – Inter’s Midfield Cog
From Champions League winners like Ivan Perišić to Ballon d’Or winners like Luka Modrić, Croatia is home to many of the world’s finest footballers. Indeed, the secret recipe to a winning team is to have a Croat in your team – think Mateo Kovačić for Chelsea, Luka Modrić for Real Madrid, even Dejan Lovren for…
