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NFL
The incredible ‘American’ Stadium revolution is rapidly taking over in Europe!
By Nicky Helfgott / @NickyH3lfgott on Twitter In the ever-evolving world of football, tradition often clashes with innovation. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the transformation of European stadiums, where the age-old terraced football ground is gradually giving way to the sleek, modern ‘bowl’ design popularised by the NFL in…
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Soccer
Who is the talented young Pau Cubarsi?
By Nicky Helfgott / @NickyH3lfgott on Twitter “When Pau Cubarsi has the ball at his feet, my heart rate doesn’t go up,” – Xavi Not many defenders can stop Victor Osimhen from threatening. The Nigerian striker is deadly and was thirsty for goals when he arrived with Napoli at the Nou…
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Soccer
Could a March Madness-style tournament ever work in the UK for academy football sides?
By Nicky Helfgott / @NickyH3lfgott on Twitter It’s getting late into March which only means one thing is on all basketball fans’ minds: March Madness. For our avid football readers who may not be familiar with March Madness, it is a thrilling college basketball tournament held annually in the United…
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Soccer
Which country will receive the coveted fifth Champions League spot – how will it work?
As the current season of the Champions League reaches the quarter-finals, anticipation is building for the final edition of the UCL in its current format before the imminent revamp of the tournament into a 36-team competition. Among the significant changes is the allocation of an additional place to two leagues…
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Soccer
What happened in the Champions League Round of 16?
By Nicky Helfgott / @NickyH3lfgott on Twitter As the excitement of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 reaches its peak, it is time for a recap of the exhilarating matches and notable moments that unfolded during this stage of the competition. The Round of 16 showcased the intensity and drama…
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Soccer
Can Barcelona rely on Lamine Yamal’s magic again to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League?
Barcelona are in the midst of a worrying injury crisis. Left-backs Marcos Alonso and Alejandro Balde are both out. Yet what is most concerning is that Barcelona’s midfield three are all injured. Gavi (ACL), Pedri (hamstring), and Frenkie de Jong (lateral ligament sprain) are all out. Without their key midfield…
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