John McGinn – The only way is up

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by Peter Lynch - October 18, 2019October 18, 2019

You could be forgiven for not even knowing who he was just a couple of years ago, but it’s safe to say that John McGinn is now a household name in the world of football. And even if he isn’t quite there yet, he will be soon. It’s been a

Ansu Fati – Making an impression

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by Tarush Das - October 2, 2019

“He’s pure anarchy when he plays, and you need to give these kinds of talents liberty, not hide them out wide – they need to do what’s natural to them. He’s the jewel of La Masia.” - Barcelona Juvenil-A coach Victor Valdes. Anssumane Fati, the Guinean teenager has become a household name

Billy Sharp – The Blades’ own Forged Talisman

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by Varun Kumar - September 25, 2019October 2, 2019

Written by Varun Kumar The story of the 33-year old Sheffield born striker is one in a million. From being called “The Fat Boy from Sheffield” to carrying his team through the lower divisions of English football and now finally playing in the best league in the world, his journey is

Bits and pieces of sheer brilliance – The Robert Lewandowski story

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by EADF Feed - September 13, 2019October 2, 2019

Robert Lewandowski’s name is synonymous with the Bavarian giants. The moment you think of Bayern Munich, Robert Lewandowski’s name is bound to pop up. He has been the heart, soul, and blood of the German club's forward line for quite some time now. Since being roped in by Bayern Munich,

Kieran Tierney – Worth the wait

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by Peter Lynch - September 5, 2019October 2, 2019

Several summer signings have already made an impact at their new clubs, with the likes of Sebastian Haller, Daniel James, and Tyrone Mings already more than proving their worth in the Premier League this season, while Chelsea’s returning youngster Mason Mount almost represents a brand new recruit for the Blues.

Wesley Moraes – The latest Brazilian warrior to embrace the Premier League

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by Uttiyo Sarkar - September 5, 2019October 2, 2019

Written by Uttiyo Sarkar The summer of 2019 in the Premier League will fondly be remembered as one in which Aston Villa truly proved their financial might. Following their memorable Championship playoff victory, they made over ten summer signings in preparation for life in the big leagues- twelve, to be exact. Dean

Ebbs & Flows – The life and career of Mario Balotelli

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by Aaryan Parasnis - August 26, 2019October 2, 2019

Written by Aaryan Parasnis Mario Balotelli: Or can we call him football’s very own Mr. Mischief? The Great Italian striker that never was? He has come a long way indeed. In doing so, Super Mario has also made quite a name for himself. Sometimes for the right reasons but more often

The American Wunderkind – Christian Pulisic’s rise to stardom

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by EADF Feed - August 23, 2019October 2, 2019

Written by Aniket Kar “He is a proper player. He can play football.” - Belgian winger Eden Hazard on Christian Pulisic. Chelsea’s recent acquisition of Pulisic was hardly a surprise. The American winger had made his name in the seething cauldron that is the Signal Induna Park as one of the most

Junior Firpo – The missing piece in the Blaugrana puzzle

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by Aaryan Parasnis - August 11, 2019October 2, 2019

Written by Aaryan Parasnis FC Barcelona have a rich history of talented and accomplished fullbacks. Ever since the dawn of ‘Juego de posicion’, Barça’s fullbacks have had to shoulder a lot of load defensively as well as offensively. They’re key cogs in the wheels of the Blue and Claret outfit. In

“A choice that came from the heart” – Why Radja Nainggolan chose to come back to Cagliari

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by EADF Feed - August 4, 2019October 2, 2019

"A choice that came from the heart." These were the words spoken by Radja Nainggolan when asked about his come back to his former team, Cagliari. The answer given by the 31 years old Belgian midfielder was not random, his heart, in fact, does have roots in the Sardinian city. Cagliari

In a summer of hits, was selling Abdou Diallo a miss?

by Srinivas Sadhanand - August 3, 2019October 2, 2019

Written by Srinivas Sadhanand Borussia Dortmund’s perennial underdog status has managed to soften even the most stone-hearted skeptics into falling head over heels for football’s resident hipster club. Be it their rise from the ashes of bankruptcy to ultimately reach a Champions League final or their unmatched atmosphere at the Westfalenstadion

Another Brick in the Wall – What will Harry Maguire bring to this United side?

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by Anirudh Madhavan - August 3, 2019October 2, 2019

Written by Anirudh Madhavan Doom and gloom A swirling air of doom and gloom seemed to pervade the hallowed corridors of Old Trafford at the end of last season. A disastrous end to the season had just unfolded, with a feckless display against Cardiff City. The club's most successful player of the

From a defensive liability to United’s rock at the back – Victor Lindelof has matured leaps and bounds

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by Utkarsh Gokhale - August 1, 2019October 2, 2019

By Utkarsh Gokhale Heading into the 2017/2018 season, United were desperate to strengthen the backline with some quality additions. Their CEO, Ed Woodward had assured fans that he would be spending heavily to combat the growing dominance of the top teams in the country. The revenues were steady, sponsors were happy

Where Virgil van Dijk first made a real impression

by Peter Lynch - July 28, 2019October 2, 2019

What a couple of seasons it’s been for Virgil van Dijk. The colossal center-back has been outstanding for Liverpool ever since his arrival from Southampton in January 2018 and, along with Alisson, is the main reason why the Reds have become a formidable defensive unit over the past year. Van