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Soccer
Down with the North: Napoli, Lazio and Roma are changing Italy’s footballing status quo
It is often said that Italy is split into two. This isn’t a split between pizza lovers and pasta lovers, this is a deep North-South divide which dates back centuries and bleeds into the footballing world as well. Throughout the history of Serie A, the North has entirely overpowered the…
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Soccer
Independiente vs Racing Club Preview
Argentinian football is feisty and passionate. What’s more, more than half of all games are derbies. Of the 28 teams in the Argentinian top flight, over half call Buenos Aires home. The capital, a city of 15 million people, is both the center of cultural life in Argentina as well…
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Soccer
Newcastle United are Ahead of Schedule!
FWEET! Stuart Attwell blew the final whistle at St. James’ Park and the crowd erupts. Just last night, Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United defeated Manchester United 2-0 on their home turf for the first time since 2019! The Magpies’ dominant display saw them leapfrog The Red Devils in the table…
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Soccer
Chelsea sack Potter: who should be the next manager?
When the Roman reign ended at Chelsea, fans predicted that Todd Boehly wouldn’t have the same cutthroat approach to discarding managers and that long-lasting projects could finally be built. After all, no manager under Abramovich lasted for more than three years. Boehly would have to be more patient, right? Wrong.…
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Soccer
Last Call For The Cinderellas: This Midweek’s Cups’ Action Reviewed
Copa Del Rey Semi-Final Second Leg: Barcelona (1) vs Real Madrid (0): After a stale first leg of El Clasico in the Copa Del Rey semi-final, Barcelona host Real Madrid looking for their third win of the season over Los Blancos, and advancement into the Copa Del Rey final. Just…
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Soccer
The Best Team in Europe: Barcelona by Numbers
Coming into the 2022/23 season, Spanish powerhouse FC Barcelona were looking shaky and far from their earlier glory days. With recent club legends Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar long gone, the Blaugrana were looking desolate and devoid of any hope for the years to come. The previous 2021/22 campaign…