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Player Analysis: Samuele Ricci
Italy currently has a wealth of options in midfield, which allows Azzurri coach Roberto Mancini to be spoilt for choice. Even with his settled trio of Nicolò Barella, Jorginho, and Marco Verratti, there are still many quality options available to him on the bench or he unfortunately has to omit. There are also a…
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The Football Passion and Politics of Casablanca
The tale of football in Casablanca and how passion, politics and identity rule the terraces. North African clubs have dominated the CAF competitions with the Moroccan teams from Casablanca’s Stade Mohammed V among the most successful. Much of the world probably associates Casablanca with the 1940s movie drama – fair enough given its cultural…
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Previewing Matchday 8 of the Premier League Season
After another long and grueling international break, the world’s most-watched football league returns on Saturday. Watford host Liverpool in a baptism of fire for Claudio Ranieri, who replaced Xisco Muñoz as Watford manager following a 0-1 loss to Leeds United. It is the fourth Premier League adventure for the Tinkerman, who’ll be looking to shake…
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Why Atletico Madrid Should’ve Finally Signed Bruno Guimaraes This Summer
The summer transfer window has come and gone, and teams across Europe now won’t be able to add any new additions until January, but in Spain, 2021 has been a story of outgoings, rather than incomings. Cast your mind back to the early-to-mid 2010s, and there was no doubt which league was held in…
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Moussa Diaby: The Undervalued Gem of the New Bayer Leverkusen
A young, intelligent superstar-in-the-making at Bayer Leverkusen, linked to a top six Premier League club – and his name is not Florian Wirtz. The German has become the darling child of football scouting in 2021. Yet his teammate, Moussa Diaby, is also quietly having an explosive season. Last campaign under Peter Bosz, the Frenchman…
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Top Tips for Premier League Fans
The Premier League is the greatest football league in the world: fact. For any doubters out there, you need to put some respect on its name! For context, the Premier League has the best players, teams, and stadiums – not to mention the most passionate fans, too. Also, when you compare all the major soccer…
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Is There a Difference Between Trading and Gambling?
People often equate trading with gambling but the comparison is not totally fair. Both concepts do share some commonalities, however. When you understand what makes trading different from gambling, you will have a much better idea of what it truly means to be an investor, giving you the ability to make smart decisions and take…
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Why Should There Be A Bigger Dialogue Around Online Gambling?
Online gambling is often perceived as a solitary thing to partake in. For some people, it can even be done in total secrecy. However, there should be a constructive dialogue around online gambling. Communication can be a real asset here, demystifying the experience. It can bring comfort and clarity to something that is often…
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Five Tips for Budding Soccer Players
Becoming a fully professional soccer player is a dream for many, and with good reason. Soccer players see the world and earn a wage doing the thing they love the most. Getting into the game professionally can sometimes seem difficult, but here are some tips to help you pursue your dream career. #1 Start…
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Demystifying a Legend: Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima
For many years, especially in the mid-2000s, the term ‘The original Ronaldo’ was commonly used in reference to Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima. Fans, commentators, analysts and pretty much anyone who had reason to refer to the legendary Brazilian forward used the term at will. The term was a tool of adulation and praise…
