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Trials and Tribulations: England’s U20s 2017 World Cup Squad: Part 2
Lewis Cook – Captain of the England U20s, the Bournemouth midfielder became the first English captain to lift a World Cup since Bobby Moore in 1966. Following such a milestone, Cook had a confident 2017-18 season, his steady displays being rewarded with his senior England debut in March and being put on standby for the…
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“Are We Stronger Together Than Apart?” – The Nearly History of Wimbledon Rangers
It’s the dawn of a new era at Loftus Road. In the next few minutes, the navy and white-hooped Wimbledon Rangers will kick off the first game in their history. The club is desperate to move on from the summer of controversy and focus on the future and promotion to the Premier League. Wimbledon…
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Dinamo Zagreb: The Most Underrated Academy in Europe
Winning 13 out of the last 14 Croatian top-flight league titles, Dinamo Zagreb have continually impressed since taking back the mantle as the Balkan nation’s top dogs in 2005. Now regularly featuring in the Champions League group stages, the Croatian powerhouse have begun to force their way into the European elite, highlighted this season…
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Thomas Frank: The Unknown Danish Manager taking Brentford to New Heights
Denmark, a Nordic country that has seen years of talented footballers along the way. From the Laudrup brothers to Christian Eriksen, it has been a nation that has consistently produced magnificent players of the highest quality. However, when have we ever witnessed that same excitement about a Danish manager? Perhaps our only recollection of…
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The Tragic Story of Wilfred Agbonavbare
An idol in Spain and a champion in Nigeria, ex Rayo Vallecano goalkeeper Wilfred Agbonavbare faced racism and prejudice throughout his seven years in Spain, before retiring at 31 years old due to a lack of teams that were willing to take a chance on him. After his retirement, the Lagos native settled in Madrid…
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How Burkina Faso Defied the Odds to Reach the 2013 AFCON Final
When sifting through the history of African football, rich in its moments of liberated passion and glory, there are many great unforgettable stories that come to mind. However, for many football fans, even those with an interest for football in a continent where these singular stories of splendour; so anomalous, so exhilarating, the story of…
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The Unheralded Magnificence of Sergio Busquets
“Watch the game you won’t see Busquets, but watch Busquets and you’ll see the game.” These types of frothy quotes attributed to Sergio Busquets are found in abundance. But with this one, there is something quite pertinent about what former Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said. “Watch the game you won’t see Busquets.” …
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Why the SPFL’s Two Best Strikers Can Have a Big Impact in a Top 5 League Next Season
Since leaving Celtic for Lyon in the summer of 2018, Moussa Dembélé has thrived at the Groupama Stadium, scoring 42 goals, contributing 13 assists, and validating the £19 million that Lyon paid for him just two years ago. His form has sparked interest from some of Europe’s best teams, showing that the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL)…
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Ghana, the Philippines and the Far East: Experiences of an Unknown English Coach Abroad
Swedish side Östersunds FK’s rise to stardom made headlines all across the planet. The 2010 season had seen the depleted club relegated to the fourth tier of Swedish football. The side, hailing from the subarctic city of the same name, sat in turmoil; crowds of a few hundred were the only ones present to see…
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Player Analysis: Kai Havertz
A mercurial talent, aged just 20, Kai Havertz has set the Bundesliga alight the last two seasons, scoring 20 goals in all competitions last term. He has followed that up this season, notching 15 so far. With the skill, flair and tenacity of the talent frequently produced in South America, twinned with the typical…
