Who is Denzil Haroun? And why is Man United’s Reserve Team Player of the Year named after him?
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Who is Denzil Haroun? And why is Man United’s Reserve Team Player of the Year named after him?

When we talk about Manchester United’s long and illustrious past, Denzil Haroun is often not one of them. Names like Sir Matt Busby, George Best, and Sir Alex Ferguson are often the first that come to mind. But behind the trophies and prominent individuals who have played in the Theatre of Dreams, there are unsung…

The Most Expensive Players in MLS History
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The Most Expensive Players in MLS History

The MLS has seen an increase in high-profile signings in recent years, as clubs aim to compete not only in the United States but also in the CONCACAF Champions League and CONCACAF Champions Cup. While the MLS is known for recruiting free agents like David Beckham, Gareth Bale, and Lionel Messi, there are also players…

Stadiums of the Future: How Architecture and Innovation are Transforming Football Venues
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Stadiums of the Future: How Architecture and Innovation are Transforming Football Venues

Stadiums of the Future are so different to that of stadiums of the past. Modern-day architecture is constantly evolving and this transcends onto Football stadiums. But are Football stadiums becoming over-modernised? In this piece I seek to conclude that question, comparing the pros and cons of both Classic old fashioned stadiums in comparison to the…

Inverted Fullback
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What Is the ‘Inverted Fullback’ Role?

Gone are the days of Gary Neville, Cafu, and Roberto Carlos. In recent eras of the beautiful game, the traditional fullback was the widest in the defensive line, getting forward and defending up and down the pitch, sticking to their traditional position. However, in recent times managers have trialled wingbacks in a more inverted fashion….

Ange Postecoglou
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Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Tactics

Australian manager Ange Postecoglou took the job at Tottenham over the summer following a spell in Scotland, with Celtic. He brings with him an exciting style of play, one that will get the Tottenham fans off their feet. However, before any balls were kicked, there was a massive change in the squad. Not only have…

FC Vaduz
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How FC Vaduz Competes in Europe Despite Playing in Switzerland’s 2nd Division

In football, surprises often come from the unlikeliest of places. FC Vaduz, a club based in the small principality of Liechtenstein, is a prime example. Despite playing in the Swiss football league system and currently residing in the second tier— the Swiss Challenge League—Vaduz frequently finds itself competing in European tournaments. This peculiar scenario stems…

Lionel Messi Football fatigue
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Football Fatigue: Is It All a Bit Much?

The idea of content fatigue is common. Maybe the most talked about example is ‘Comic Book Movie Fatigue.’ Since 2008 and the release of ‘Iron Man’, the wave of related media has been immense. To the point where many people think it is too much. Particularly the quantity-over-quality approach that seems to have been taken….

Martin Odegaard lifts the FA Community Shield 2023 for Arsenal
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What We’ve learnt from Arsenal’s FA Community Shield 2023 win against Manchester City

Arsenal won their first major trophy in 3 years after beating treble winners Manchester City on penalties after a 101st minute equaliser from Leandro Trossard, guiding them to the 2023/24 season’s first piece of silverware. The gunners went on to breeze the shootout after only 7 penalties taken, as Fabio Vieira’s effort was enough to…