What do Fulham, Wigan Athletic, Swansea, Hull City, and Blackpool have in common? Apart from being well-recognised teams, all of the clubs rose from the bottom of the English football pyramid to the Premier League. Moreover, all these clubs went on an impressive run where they went from obscurity to the top of the English […]

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Although little was known about him in France before his arrival at AS Monaco, Paul Mitchell had been brought into the fold as AS Monaco’s Sporting Director. After spells at Southampton and Tottenham, the 38-year-old, who had been with RB Leipzig before his role at Monaco, is about to take on a new challenge according […]

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Manchester City’s team post-takeover has become unrecognisable. Superstars from around the world have graced Etihad Stadium. In such a scenario, it becomes difficult for academy products to make a name for themselves in the first team. Only prodigiously talented youngsters get a sniff of the first team, and only world-class ones go on to establish […]

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It’s official. Thomas Tuchel has replaced Julian Nagelsmann at Bayern Munich and with that, the most shocking managerial sackings in recent times is over. Tuchel, in his introductory press conference, was glowing in his praise for the club. However, his one statement piqued the interest of people. Thomas Tuchel’s regular backroom staff is back but […]

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Bayer Leverkusen know that Diaby is bound to leave the club. However, with so many top clubs chasing him, the German club will be bound to get a hefty paycheck, which does justice to Moussa Diaby's talent. 

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The football world stopped when the Man United takeover news became public. “GlazersOut” has been a trend ever since the Glazer family completed an ethically questionable, leveraged takeover of the club. So, when the family announced they were exploring “new investment”, and are open to a sale, there was widespread euphoria in the fanbase. However, […]

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Red Bull Salzburg and young talents. It’s a love story that football fans have seen many times in recent years. From Borussia Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi to Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, many players have come out of the Austrian club. Even the current team boasts of talents such as the midfield genius Luka Sucic or […]

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Cristiano Ronaldo has broken the record for most international appearances in the history of men’s football. The Portugal striker earned his 197th cap as he started in the Euro 2024 qualifier against Liechtenstein, moving him clear of Kuwait legend Bader Al-Mutawa, who held the previous record with 196. Ronaldo has a long way to go, however, […]

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Betting fans worldwide love to place wagers on the best football tournaments matches because of the sport’s widespread popularity. We’ll help you to focus on the most exciting events by ranking them for the viewers and players from Сanada. The crucial factors like popularity and the quality of players in this international football tournament ranking […]

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Few things in football nowadays are “shocking”. In the present 24×7 news cycle, pretty much everything can be seen coming from far away. Therefore, the news of Bayern Munich replacing Julian Nagelsmann with Thomas Tuchel has shocked the footballing world. Just last week, Bayern president Herbert Hainer was quoted by the Kicker as he lauded […]

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Every little detail of Mesut Ozil's play was scrutinized ever since his football debut. Fans have dissected exactly how the German operates on the pitch and have been all too eager to criticize him for mediocre play during his entire playing career. Here, then, are 10 facts that you might not have known about Mesut Ozil.

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What started as mere wishful thinking for fantasy enthusiasts, the thought of seeing Ronaldo and Messi collide again has turned into a very realistic scenario. Will Lionel Messi end up in the Saudi Arabian League? All details here.

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There have been many links between football and poker over the years which attracts many world-class players to trade their boots for bets during the off-season. Whether their love for poker stems from the extreme mental challenge, the thrill of the game, or just pure fun, fans of both sides have enjoyed following these players […]

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For the better part of the 21st century, Swedish football was known to the world through Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The striker, who is still playing for AC Milan at 41 years old, was the only superstar in the national team. However, in recent years, the national team is starting to see several new youngsters emerge. There […]

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Football is a sport that demands a unique set of skills and traits from its players. Aspiring football players looking to be scouted must develop specific characteristics that help them excel on the pitch and stand out from the competition.  This article will discuss the five most important traits for football players to develop if […]

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Rarely has a manager gone so berserk on his team, ownership and fans as Antonio Conte has in recent times at Tottenham. With results not going his way, the Italian manager has blamed the player’s attitude and the working of the top hierarchy for the mess that the club has found themselves in the last […]

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Ronald Araujo has been a rock for Barcelona in the defence ever since the World Cup and has proved that he is worth all the hype surrounding him.

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Celta de Vigo are one of the sides struggling in this La Liga season. Their head coach, Eduardo Coudet, paid the price and was sacked in November 2022, as Portuguese coach Carlos Carvalhal took over the Galician side. However, Celta found a talented boy from their youth system. Gabri Veiga, who was only 20, then emerged […]

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The Premier League is considered by many to be the best football league in the world. This means that only the best can survive and thrive in the league. And even for top players, it gets difficult to maintain their high standards as age starts to catch. However, some players manage to compete even at […]

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Gift Emmanuel Orban has written history. Wonderkid Gift Orban struck four goals during 40 second-half minutes in the Belgium top flight recently, in a remarkable showing that proved Victor Osimhen isn’t the only Nigerian hotshot giving defenders sleepless nights this season. There’s more. Before he smashed those four goals, Orban had scored another hattrick in the […]

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With Barcelona currently amassing a nine-point lead at the top of the league table, it is perhaps the last chance for Real Madrid to make the title race enjoyable. However, doing so against the home crowd of Barcelona will be a massive task in itself.

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The UEFA Champions League has produced some sensational matches ever since it’s formation in the 1992/93 season. Winning the Champions League remains the ultimate club honour – and most of football’s greatest goalscorers have played a part in the tournament during its long history. Real Madrid have been the most successful team in the history […]

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Back in the summer, AS Monaco sold perhaps their best player in the squad to Real Madrid in Aurelien Tchouameni; the midfielder broke the record sale for the club as Los Blancos paid €80 million for his services. However, AS Monaco have been here before. When the club loses a player, it creates two to […]

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This year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) will be the 16th edition of the tournament. It will be kicking off on March 31, 2023, and there will be a total of 74 matches between 10 teams. The final is scheduled on May 28, 2023, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Every cricket fan knows the […]

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There is not a day that goes by that millions around the globe do not talk about football. It’s just one of those sports that entertain fans in so many nations throughout the year. And since there are so many leagues, from Europe all the way to South America, we can understand why the average […]

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