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Aaron Ramsdale: Arsenal’s Long-Term #1?
The signing of Aaron Ramsdale for £24m was heavily scrutinised by Arsenal fans. The concern was situated in the Stoke-born goalkeeper suffering consecutive relegations with Bournemouth and Sheffield United, conceding 128 goals in two seasons. Despite the angst around the signing, Mikel Arteta was determined to secure his signature. So far, that determination has been…
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The Team of Matchday 6 of the 2021/22 Premier League Season
It’s fair to say that Matchday 6 of the 2021/22 Premier League season lived up to expectations, as Arsenal demolished an incoherent Tottenham side, Brighton snatched a late draw in Selhurst Park in the M23 Derby via a goal from Neal Maupay, continuing to defy expectations and sit pretty in the top six. Norwich City…
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Inter’s 2009 Summer Mercato: The Construction of a Treble Champion
2010 was a year to remember for Inter Milan: they became the first Italian side to ever win the treble (and just the sixth of all-time), edging out Roma in both the title race and Coppa Italia, before swatting aside Bayern Munich in the Champions League Final. Domestic success had come relatively easily for the…
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Becoming Inevitable – Mohamed Salah’s Premier League Rebirth
It has been a mere four years since Mohmmed Salah arrived in Merseyside. Four years since he drove inexorably through Premier League defences, mercilessly putting defenders to the sword and leaving goalkeepers helpless. After 38 weekends, there were 32 goals, the most anyone had scored in a league season in its current form. Looking…
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Demystifying a Legend: Ronaldinho
Certain ex-players are considered untouchable in football, incomparable to anyone else because they were simply that good, Ronaldinho is one of those players. And while he did more than enough in his active years to earn that level of reverence, the truth is he has been surpassed. The most obvious examples of players who played…
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St. Pauli – Culture, Politics, and Pirates
Chronicling the evolution of FC St. Pauli and how they epitomise what many clubs aim for – weaving together culture, politics, and ideals. Few clubs have taken on such a cult status as FC St. Pauli (FCSP). Synonymous with the image of the skull and crossbones and unashamedly political and diverse, St Pauli have…
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Exclusive Interview with Carlos Mané
This summer saw various players depart the Primeira Liga and join the Süper Lig; Miguel Crespo joined Fenerbahçe on a permanent deal after playing a vital role in Estoril Praia’s promotion to the top-flight, whilst Famalicão captain Gustavo Assunção joined Galatasaray on loan. João Novais and Cristián Borja departed Braga and joined Alanyaspor on loan,…
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Player Analysis: Mason Greenwood
Manchester United have a culture of promoting the youth to the first team. Earlier many of their academy graduates have left a big impact on the footballing world. Sir Bobby Charlton is distinguished for his legendary status at the club and the impact he had on English football. Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Gary Neville,…
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Victor Osimhen’s Ascent to Stardom at Napoli
After a volatile two years that saw them go from avoiding relegation on the final day of the season to finishing second in the league, Lille regressed to fourth place and finished bottom of the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League group stage under Christophe Galtier. This drop-off in form could be attributed to the departures of…
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Player Analysis: Nahuel Molina
Udinese, like many other clubs from Italy, has a great admiration for Argentinian players and it has recruited its share over the decades. Luis Pentrelli was the first to play for the Zebrette from 1957 until 1962 while many others joined from the 1980s onwards. Roberto Néstor Sensini and Abel Balbo starred for the…
