Jabulani at 2010 World Cp
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The ‘Jabulani’ & Its Controversial Effect on World Football

“It’s shameful letting us play such an important competition, where a lot of champions take part, with a ball like this”—Gianluigi Buffon. The World Cup in 2010 was one of the most incredible events in modern history. Taking place in South Africa, it would be the first time that an African nation hosted this major…

Adel Taarabt
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Adel Taarabt: The Mercurial Talent Who Left Us Wanting More

There are some players in the footballing world that are simply born to play. Watching these players transcend the game to a new level is what makes fans adore the sport. A player that defined the term ‘natural born talent’ was none other than Adel Taarabt. Skill, speed, strength—you name it. Adel Taarabt possessed it…

Damien Duff Shelbourne
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Damien Duff and The Growth of the League of Ireland

It’s November 1st, and Shelbourne have just taken the lead against Derry City. “Duffer, Duffer, Duff-er-er-er” screams from the lungs of the travelling Shels’ fans, to the tune of The Cranberries ‘Zombie’. 250 kilometres south, the same chant is ringing around Tallaght Stadium by the Block E Boys and travelling support of Waterford FC as…