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Is Kylian Mbappe The Next Star Forward off the French Production Line?
Kylian Mbappe is treading a path familiar to many young French footballers.
From beginning as a player at his hometown club AS Bondy, to the Champi [...]
Ranking The Nominees: 2016 Puskas Goal of the Year Award
It’s nearly the end of 2016, which means it’s time for the yearly slog of “awards”.
Mixed amongst the clutter of player and manager of the year awa [...]
Montreal 3, Toronto 2: The 401 Derby – White Lines Not Found
Italy coach Giampiero Ventura refuses to call up MLS and Toronto FC's star player, Sebastian Giovinco, because in his view “he plays in a league that [...]
Kasper Dolberg: Ajax’s Dashing Dane
John Steen Olsen has a keen eye for talent. The scout has been employed by Ajax for a number of years now as their eyes in Scandinavia, and he has alr [...]
Tactical Analysis On TV: Q & A With Stevie Grieve
Sam McGuire spoke to coach and pundit Stevie Grieve about the state of tactical analysis on TV and in the media.
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Christian Pulisic: Not US Soccer’s Messiah Yet
Anyone in America with access to the internet or television that possesses even a mild interest in soccer knows the name Christian Pulisic.
“17-yea [...]
When Will a Defender Win the Ballon d’Or Again?
The Ballon d’Or is a striker’s trophy, let’s face it.
No individual award in world football evokes more prestige and controversy than the Golden Ba [...]
Naby Keita – Leipzig’s Leading Light
by Lee Scott.
Hyperbole is commonplace in modern football. We live in the era of rampant social media speculation where any talented player is [...]
Gustavo Scarpa – Fluminense’s Shooting Star of Rio
In an ever busy season in Brazil it comes as no surprise that Robinho is making the headlines with his goals and trickery but for some he wouldn't be [...]
Ten man Bayer Leverkusen crash to 3-0 defeat vs Hoffenheim
Leverkusen 0, Hoffenheim 3
Goals: Demirbay 15', Wagner 49', Zuber 60'
by Charlie Wills at the BayArena.
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