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Player Analysis: Daichi Kamada
Despite taking seven points from their first three Bundesliga matches this season, Eintracht Frankfurt’s form nosedived as they subsequently failed to win their next nine matches (seven draws, two losses). However, the situation has improved since their trip to Augsburg in December. Following the 2-0 win at the WWK Arena, the Eagles have amassed 28…
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Amine Gouiri: Nice’s Savior
The one true spark in an otherwise bleak Nice attack is a young gun firing on all cylinders. His name? Amine Gouiri. With 14 goals and 6 assists in all competitions, Gouiri has spearheaded Les Aiglons to 12th in the Ligue 1 table — just six points off of sixth-placed Metz. It takes immense…
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For Every Samuel Eto’o, There Are Hundreds Who Are Left Abandoned: Player Trafficking in Football
There are millions of young boys and girls all over the world who dream of becoming professional footballers. They want to play the sport they love, and they want to earn the wages that being a footballer brings so they can provide for their families. Some people see those dreams as a money-making opportunity.…
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Player Analysis: Ianis Hagi
In Romania, this is the order: God, Sarmales, Hagi. Many know too well the experience of collapsing under the pressure of a legendary father. Marcus couldn’t scratch the surface of Michael’s legacy, and Enzo, Luca, and Theo have miles to go to before they’re considered alongside Zizou. However, pressure can make diamonds, Steph with years…
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Tactical Analysis: Inter 3-0 Milan
The enthralling Derby della Madonnina on Sunday was one of the most important and highly anticipated in years. With Juventus looking more vulnerable than ever, the two Milan clubs are in the title picture realistically, with just a point separating Inter and Milan at the top at the time of kick-off. Backed heavily by…
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Tactical Analysis: Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid In Possession
Following the previous article of Atlético when in possession, we will now delve deeper into analysing when they have the ball. This season, they have moved from a more direct approach to a more possession-based style that tries to dominate the game. This is due to them now having very technical players who would…
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Erling Haaland: How Good Can He Be?
The past week we have all been talking about how Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé can be the next Ronaldo-Messi after their sumptuous performances in the Champions League. And when you look at Haaland’s numbers they are simply ridiculous. He has scored 43 goals in 43 games for Borussia Dortmund, 6 goals in 7 games…
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Eberechi Eze: The South London Magician Who’s Enchanting Selhurst Park
Eberechi Eze said in his very first interview for Crystal Palace that he’d come to entertain. Even with all the turbulence surrounding Palace’s yo-yo season, it’s obvious now he meant it. The 22-year-old signed from QPR last summer for an initial fee of £16 million after several other clubs including Tottenham Hotspur had shown…
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Tactical Analysis: Liverpool’s Struggles in Front of Goal This Season
As we have seen this year, Liverpool’s lack of goals has been evident in comparison with the last two seasons in which the team was in great form and was able to score consistently. After 25 matches, Liverpool currently sit sixth in the Premier League — level on points with crosstown rivals Everton — having…
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A Starry Night at the San Siro? Analyzing Red Star Belgrade’s European Chances
For decades, the prospect of drawing FK Crvena zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) in Europe would be enough to thoroughly excite fans across the continent. Over 30 years since their last European trophy, this is no different. They notoriously possess one of the most imposing fan bases. In addition to this, their long-established unity and passion…
