The under-appreciated versatility of full-backs

by Hrishikesh Chaudhuri -
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The Last Dance has, to put it simply, taken the world by storm. The Netflix docuseries which provides an enthralling account of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in their golden era has captured the attention of sports fans all over the world. The story of the Bulls is phenomenal,

Solving the Pogba and Fernandes puzzle – A welcome headache for Solskjær

by Suwaid Fazal -
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There is much to look forward to when the Premier League returns. On the 19th of June, Tottenham Hotspur will be facing Manchester United in one of the highly-anticipated ties. Champions League places will determine much of what the future holds for both sides, two managers who seem perenially confined

FIFA’s stance on racism and politics

by Neeraj Nair -
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When we talk about our society and culture, we cannot ignore the impact it has on the world of sports. Throughout history, sports have gone hand in hand with society and the sporting world often reflected the changes that were happening around them in society, be it the increasing number

Can England’s Young Lions lead them to victory at Euro 2021?

by Alex Barker -
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The time is around 22:00 on Wednesday, July 11th 2018. England have just been defeated in the semi-finals of the World Cup to Croatia, after an extra-time goal from Mario Mandžukić. In the weeks prior, the nation had been swept by an incredible spirit which saw undying patriotism championed. It

[EADF Shorts] Catenaccio – Rappan, Herrera and the birth of a revolutionary philosophy

by Enzo Karema -
Helenio Herrera Karl Rappan Catenaccio

Only on rare occasions do managers get more famous than their players. Pep Guardiola is recognised globally for his use of positional play or Juego de Posición at Barcelona but the recognition his players received was consistent with the attention he garnered. On the other hand, the famous 'Catenaccio' defensive style of

Who will replace Leroy Sane?

by Alex Barker -
oyarzabal

We have all read the news report from Sport Bild earlier this month where they claimed that Leroy Sane had reached an agreement over personal terms with Bayern Munich, ahead of a summer move that the two clubs are still finalising the transfer terms of.  This long going transfer saga that German and

Dani Olmo – Following the footsteps of great Spanish playmakers

by Varun Kumar -
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In the modern-day football world, teenagers and youth players seeking to deviate from their academies to foreign leagues for first-team chances seem to be the path trodden, as opposed to breaking into the home-grown club's first team. Although Jadon Sancho is the first name that comes to mind seeing that

[EADF Shorts] Michael Owen – English Football’s Most Underappreciated Superstar?

by EADF Feed -
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Contrary to belief, at the peak of his career, Owen was a once-in-a-lifetime player. Moreover, throughout the modern era of English football, few players have been able to generate as much excitement as the Chester-born striker. So, why is he underappreciated by English football fans? The Prolific Poacher Reached the Very

Parachute payments – A necessary evil?

by Hrishikesh Chaudhuri -
Parachute payments - A necessary evil?

With the Premier League season close to its return, fans will be eager to see their favourite teams back in action after months of being starved of top-flight football. The title race, however, seems pretty much over at this point; with Liverpool requiring only six points to end their twenty-eight-year

Nobby Stiles vs Eusébio – One of football’s underrated tale

by Aadharsh Shrimanikandan -
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27th July 1966: Eusebio of Portugal (left) and Nobby Stiles of England in a duel for the ball during their World Cup semi-final match at Wembley, which England won 2-1. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images) Living in the Messi-Ronaldo era, we have gifted our eyes to a decade of stunning performances.

Aritz Aduriz – The lion retires without the swansong he deserved

by Aaryan Parasnis -

At the beginning of the 2019-20 La Liga campaign, veteran striker Aritz Aduriz announced that he would hang up his boots come the end of the season. An announcement, followed by a stunning overhead kick that inflicted defeat on FC Barcelona in the very first matchday of the season. Aritz

Joga Bonito – The Brazilian foundations of ‘The Beautiful game’

by Enzo Karema -
Joga-Bonito

Over the years football has come to be known as the ‘The Beautiful Game’.How did this phrase stick? It got its relevance from the Portuguese form of the word -‘Joga Bonito’. So then the questions beckon - When did this phrase become popularized in football folklore? What exactly is Joga

The cost of winning – Athletes as role models

by Suwaid Fazal -
maradona

With the world of professional sports teetering on the edge due to the coronavirus crisis, Netflix's 10-part documentary series-The Last Dance, chronicling sporting icon Michael Jordan's emergence in the NBA until his final days in the empire that he built with the Chicago Bulls, has been a welcome consolation during

Michael Ballack – The unluckiest player to ever grace the field?

by EADF Feed -
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Written by Yuri Vasilyev As the Bundesliga returned to action this past weekend, it seems only suitable to remember one of the best players in the history of the German flight. Probably not the best because of some bad luck, Michael Ballack was not only one of the best players in

How football became the biggest betting sport in the world

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The most popular sport to bet on in the world is football. Millions of people from all over the globe place football bets every week of the season. Some will bet on leagues local to them, so UK fans will bet on the Premier League and so forth. However, others will

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Wes Brown – More Than A Mere Passenger

by Pavan Pillai -
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Role players who feature for perennial contenders often do not receive their just due. Our obsession with superstars has conditioned us to think of these players as mere passengers who were launched to the promised land by the "big names". Wesley Brown is one amongst many Red Devils from their

Eden Hazard – The journey so far

by Anirudh Srinivaas Eswaran -

These days the term 'generational' is bandied about a bit too often. There are several players, who with all due respect, on the basis of a few performances get anointed with this term when they are probably not exactly of that level. However, when it comes to Eden Hazard, there

Tracing the roots of Women’s football in England and India

by Vaishnavi Lingsur -
Women's football

Football has existed in our world for centuries. Its first existence is traced back to the 3rd and 2nd century BC in China, where the game was called Cuju. However, women, who throughout history have been the oppressed sex, were given little importance when it came to their participation and

The making of Leroy Sané – The German speedster coming of age

by Sidharth Suresh -

"I don't have any problem with criticism. It's an incentive to refine myself." - Leroy Sané. One of Europe's most talented wingers, 'The Wattenscheider Robben', has been ripping apart defences with his blistering pace and a wand of a left foot for quite a while now. Still only 24, Leroy Sané

Christopher Nkunku – Encouraging signs for RB Leipzig’s rising star

by Hammad Pervez -
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In the Bundesliga, Jadon Sancho, Erling Håland, Kai Havertz and Timo Werner are the most talked about youngsters. However, another French youngster is quietly making a name for himself - Christopher Nkunku, a French midfielder of Congolese descent, who plays for RB Leipzig. He has registered 12 assists in the

“Geisterspiel”…and all you need to know about the Bundesliga return

by Adibir Singh -
bundesliga

It has been almost two months since world football came to a standstill amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Only in recent weeks have the National FA’s of major European nations shed some light on the outcomes of their respective leagues. Many associations like those in France and Belgium have voided the

The rise and rise of Sheffield United’s cult icon John Lundstram

by Srivaths Parasuraman -
Sheffield Lundstram

If you are in England, have gone to a game and are watching a team in the Premier League with a staunch defence and clinical attack, operating on a shoestring budget and actively engaging with the fans honouring their family-like traditions, chances are you are watching Sheffield United. They are

Man United’s shambolic 2018-19 season from the transfer window till Mourinho’s exit

by Beyond The Score with Devavrat Bhotica -
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This article was first published on Beyond The Score with Devavrat Bhotica Manchester United were knocked out by Sevilla in the Round of 16 of the 2017/18 UEFA Champions League in embarrassing fashion. Despite that, there was a lot of hope and aspiration from many a Manchester United fan after the

The importance of sport management

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It can be observed in every sports structure in force, that in the sports management model presented, there are several flaws that prevent the huge potential of the sports consumer market that we face being exploited. The causes that explain the question presented are numerous, such as the lack of

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Free Spins Wagering Guide

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These days, there must be thousands of online slot games and each house tries to stand out in a different way. Of course, casinos offer games from most renowned provides, slots that are inspired by famous video games or movies etc. However, the best way to attract new players is

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