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Tactical Analysis: Belgium vs. Russia
The Saint Petersburg Stadium was around half-capacity as Russians gathered to watch their nation take on the world number one in their Euro 2020 opener. The two sides took the same path in qualifying for the tournament, being pitted in Group I in the qualification stage for the tournament. Belgium swept the Russians aside comfortably…
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The United States’ Plethora of Right Backs
With all the talk being about the European Championships and analysis on the squads picked, England’s highlight has been the depth of quality right backs at there disposal. With Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier, Reece James, and Trent Alexander-Arnold before his unfortunate injury all being chosen for the England national team in the European Championship this…
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Living in the Periphery: How Olivier Giroud Became the Most Underrated Striker of His Generation
Whether it’s the backstreets of Grenoble or the lights of London, Olivier Giroud has never been given the credit he rightfully deserves… There are many players whose talents go unsung despite their remarkable impact on the football pitch but perhaps none so plainly as Olivier Giroud. The clinical frontman has proven time and again…
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Canada’s ‘Unfinished Business’ in their Quest to Qatar
The Canadian men’s national team’s long route to the next World Cup takes a decisive turn as the Canucks square off against Haiti in a key home-and-away. Rocco Fasano looks at how they got there, and what’s next as Canada’s quest for Qatar 2022 continues. After barely missing out on the top six-ranked teams…
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How Union Berlin Sealed European Football for the First Time Ever
In only their second ever Bundesliga season, 1. FC Union Berlin managed to improve upon their already impressive debut season and qualify for European football. Coach Urs Fischer has done a remarkable job with the East German club and earned what is probably his greatest managerial achievement through very good coaching. In this article, I…
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Italy and Turkey: Two Dark Horses for Euro 2020
It’s here! Get that Mario Balotelli six-pack celebration meme out, dust off that old CD single of ‘It’s coming home’ and start practicing that iconic Marco Van Basten volley in your garden, the delayed European Championships of 2020 (why is it not 2021, it’s confusing the life out of me) has come around and Euro…
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Finding a Harry Kane Replacement
After a very disappointing season, happenings in North London took another turn for the worst when Harry Kane made it quite clear of his intentions to leave. Manchester City are the club rumoured to pull in the world-class striker, and with Moise Kean returning to Everton after his loan spell and Mauro Icardi’s future uncertain,…
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Finding Arsenal’s Next Right-Back
10 years after joining the club as a teenager from Barcelona, Héctor Bellerín is set to return to Spain as Arsenal look to cash in on the 26-year-old as he enters the final two years of his contract. Villarreal have reportedly thrown their hat into the ring and made an offer for him, with Unai…
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Analysis of England’s Right-Back Options Heading into Euro 2020
There were jeers and grumbles of discontent when Gareth Southgate named four right-backs in his 26-man squad for the Euros, with a section of supporters believing it to be an unfathomable decision, while some were dissecting the purpose of each player within the setup. Of course, England switching to a three-back system would have paid…
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The Rise and Fall of Bernard Tapie’s Marseille: Part 6: Le Mec de La Courneuve
This is the six installation of a six-part series on Olympique de Marseille. You can read “Part 1: L’homme d’affairs,” here, and “Part 2: La Nuit Les Projecteurs Se Sont Éteints,” here. You can read “Part 3: Nuits Blanches Et Thés Frelatés,” here. You can read “Part 4: La Balance,” here. You can read “Part 5: Les Retombées,”…
