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Tactical Preview: AS Monaco – Quarterfinals
After finishing my match preview of the Monaco-Manchester City fixture, I honestly did not think that I would have to write another article. But I was at both legs, I yelled my lungs out, and I saw my beloved Monaco defeat Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. For us to experience such great football, it takes two…
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Scouting Report: Jack Harrison
Every few years in America, a player emerges onto the scene after an illustrious college career. Jack Harrison is the opposite. Before his college career, many people already knew of his immense talent. Harrison, who grew up in Bolton, England, spent 7 years in the Manchester United academy before moving to America at 14. Now,…
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Top 5 U21 Talents in Belgium
The Red Devils, the Belgian national team, have become one of the strongest squads in the world due to their ‘Golden Generation’ of players like Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois. But there’s life after these world-class players as Belgium is producing young guns at a superb level. Their national league is moving along,…
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The Evolution of Marek Hamšik
As the 2016/17 season approaches its end, Marek Hamšík continues to be a pivotal cog in the heart of Napoli’s midfield. He has become an icon at the San Paolo, a man they can rely on and trust, a man who has become one of the Azzurri’s greatest players in their history. His eye for goal…
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A Captivating Capocannoniere
Despite another title race with La Vecchia Signora coasting to the title, this season’s Serie A has provided excitement on more than just one front, with Napoli, Roma, Milan, Inter and Lazio all looking to claim European football next season. Above all, we see a Capocannoniere, or golden boot, that sees strikers from all corners of Italy…
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Tactical Analysis: Olympique Lyonnais – Les Gones Are All Right
With Olympique Lyonnais sitting in 4th place, 21 points off the leaders Monaco, their season may seem a fruitless one, but recently they have been playing some immaculate football. While not doing the best in Ligue 1, they have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Europa League, after getting knocked out of the Champions League…
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The Millennium’s First Ballon D’Or Talent
Throughout the history of Brazilian football, every generation has seemed to produce a stand out player, someone that, despite their age, sits head and shoulders above the rest. A superstar, if you like. A player destined to shine on the world’s biggest stage. The last 20 years has seen Romario, Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and Kaká…
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What Is Beautiful Football?
What is beautiful football? We always hear the phrase “beautiful football” discussed in podcasts, pubs, and dinner tables. Some people spend hours on social media fighting about the very meaning those two words. Some managers lose their jobs for not getting their teams to play beautiful football. Some coaches lose their players because they’re sick…
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Tactical Analysis: Leicester’s Calculated Pressing against Sevilla
Earlier this week, Craig Shakespeare was appointed as permanent manager of Leicester City Football Club following the controversial sacking of Premier League winner Claudio Ranieri. Despite seemingly everyone’s love for the Italian boss, it cannot be argued that Leicester’s performances in recent weeks have improved since his departure. In the last 16 of the UEFA…
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Scouting Report: Miguel Almirón
BACKGROUND At 14 years old, Miguel Almirón had a trial with Nacional and was told he was too small for football. This didn’t stop Almirón from chasing his dream of becoming a professional footballer. He went to Cerro Porteno and spent 5 years in the youth system honing his skills. Miguel Almirón has played in…
