A brief history of the number 10 role and why its fading away

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by Srivaths Parasuraman - July 13, 2019July 15, 2019

By Srivaths Parasuraman “You play football with your head, and your legs are there to help you.” - Hendrik Johannes Cruijff These iconic words will resonate forever within the footballing sphere. Much like an artist’s proficiency seldom depends on the tools he is given but much more so on his mind, similar is the

Can Liverpool end 7 year Chelsea hoodoo at Anfield?

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by Srivaths Parasuraman - April 14, 2019

The Premier League nears the end of yet another enthralling season, with everything on the line. The Chelsea Liverpool game encapsulates this last-minute rush for all things memorable. Liverpool are chasing a first Premier League title while Sarri’s Chelsea gun for that precious Champions League spot. Chelsea, whose manager seems

Everton vs Liverpool – Tactical Preview, Key Battles & Predicted Lineups

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by Srivaths Parasuraman - March 3, 2019

INTRO The Premier League is famed for its highly intense and physical games, often pushing the boundaries of what degree of carnality is acceptable. The Merseyside Derby is the game that epitomises this very feature of the Premier League. This is the kind of fixture which is penciled in by both

Young Lions – Joe Gomez

by Srivaths Parasuraman - February 1, 2019

Anfield under the lights, Merseyside Derby to boot. There are few bigger, more fiercer spectacles in football. Andre Gomes had headed the ball from a yard out and Alisson was out of position, the ball was trickling in and then, in the most dramatic fashion, in came the legs of

Etihad Stadium set for tectonic title showdown – Building up to City vs Pool

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by Srivaths Parasuraman - January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

Manchester City vs Liverpool promises to be an exciting affair and one that could determine the fortunes of both clubs in the Premier League this season. A truly season-defining game in every sense of the word, it promises to be an ultimate clash between the two best sides of the

Iconic Match Reviews: Barcelona vs Manchester United, Champions League Final 2011.

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by Srivaths Parasuraman - August 15, 2018March 29, 2019

When referee Massimo Busacca blew his whistle on the 27th of May, 2009 in the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, the Reds knew they were comprehensively outdone. The scoreline was 2-0 and a 170 cm tall magician had just scored a header to seal the victory. Two years later, this glorious

Lukaku and Hazard Shine as Belgium March Into The Round of 16.

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by Srivaths Parasuraman - June 23, 2018August 20, 2018

Belgium played Tunisia in the Group match in the Spartak Stadium in mild conditions with rains expected as the match wore on. The Red Devils were playing in yellow in their standard 3-4-3 formation. Tunisia, playing in red, were lining up with 4 at the back and three attackers up

Pogba secures all 3 points for France with late deflected winner

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by Srivaths Parasuraman - June 16, 2018August 20, 2018

When you gaze into the electric blue eyes of Antoine Griezmann, you realise they that they don't produce the same steely effect as a certain number 7 from Portugal, or even the magical aura of a diminutive Argentinian. His are a playful carefree kind, which know to play the beautiful