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Jupp Heynckes: The Master of Efficiency
On the second anniversary of Robert Lewandowski’s record-breaking 5 goals in 9 minutes heroics against Wolfsburg, Bayern Munich entertained the same opponent in September 2017. The Wolves were already in relegation trouble and hence have parted company with manager Andreas Jonker and appointed former Mainz trainer Martin Schmidt in a hope to stay in the…
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Champions League Quarterfinals Fan Preview: AS Roma
For the first time in a decade, Roma has progressed to the quarterfinals of the Champions League. Defeating the Ukranian champions Shakhtar Donetsk in a cagey tactical battle over two legs, Roma now face the Spanish giants Barcelona. The Spanish giants are not unfamiliar opponents to the Giallorossi, having played them twice in the group…
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Champions League Quarterfinals Fan Preview: Real Madrid
We’re at the business end of the season, with Real Madrid just recently eliminating one of the Champions League’s favorites PSG with very convincing performances, particularly in the second leg in Paris. Real Madrid practically steam-rolled over the Parisien club and gave them no hope of a comeback, they sent a very strong message to…
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Champions League Quarterfinals Fan Preview: Juventus
The quarter final Champions League draw was filled with an abundance of memories for the Old Lady. After last years final, Juventus is given a chance to redeem themselves by once again being matched up with Real Madrid. No team has been able to knock out Madrid since Juventus successfully overcame them three years ago…
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Champions League Quarterfinals Fan Preview: Bayern Munich
For this preview, Zach Lowy interviews 1860 Munich fan and Bundesliga expert Manuel Veth. ZL: Your expectations for the tie? MV: Bayern will win by an aggregate score of 5-0 to 10-2, they will absolutely steam roll anyone in this competition. ZL: Strongest Bayern team you’ve seen since __? MV: 2013. ZL: What does this…
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Champions League Quarterfinals Fan Preview: FC Barcelona
It is difficult to conceive of a Barcelona team that might show up that is capable of losing to Roma, as the two face off in Champions League this week. Cries of “arrogance” are going to fly hither and yon, but there is a reason that Barcelona supporters were excited at the draw. Roma sits…
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Mané Garrincha – The Joy of Brazil
“In the end, all that matters is what you are remembered for” The quote above describes Mané Garrincha most accurately. Most of us won’t know who Mané Garrincha is because football was not as global as it is now and he played during an age where the internet simply did not exist. Mané Garrincha is…
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Scouting Report: Justin Kluivert
Justin Kluivert is at the tender age of 18 years old and already has a lot of billing to live up to in his short career as a footballer. There is no doubt that his career won’t be the same as any other normal football player’s career. Not only was he born with a silver…
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The Rebirth: Barcelona Under Valverde
After a hectic summer market, including the loss of Neymar to Paris-Saint-Germain for the modest sum of 222 million euros, the Catalan club was expected to struggle this season. What could we expect with a new coach, new recruits and a new system? After half the season, I think everyone is unanimous about how Barça…
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The Peculiar Case of Maksim Shatskikh
September 17, 2002. It was one of those rare times in Malaysia where I would get to watch Dynamo Kiev in action. The opponent of the day was Newcastle United, managed by the late Sir Bobby Robson. A friend of mine was skeptical of my choice, noting that there were far more star-studded Champions League…
