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The Gotze Saga continues with PSV

There is only one Lionel Messi just like there was only one Maradona and one Pele, albeit many have come close to reaching their greatness.  One of these contenders was Mario Gotze, the prominent star who was set to replace, or shall we say be a Messi clone. With odds against him, according to various bookmakers, Gotze made it to the high ranks of football, almost, but never quite made the name for himself of reaching the summit.  At 28,…
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Can Edinson Cavani deliver the goods at Old Trafford?

Edinson Cavani left PSG in July and has been a free agent ever since. After a move to Benfica failed to materialise in the form of being a done deal, the Uruguayan became a target for many of Europe’s top sides. And, it’s Manchester United who have won the race to sign the striker. It’s been somewhat of a strange transfer window at Old Trafford, with Donny van de Beek the only new arrival so far. They’ve been trying to…
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Exercises soccer players use to improve speed, endurance & agility

Soccer is a physically demanding sport. It takes a well-rounded athlete to excel at the combination of agility, speed, and endurance, this unique game demands.  If you're a soccer player or are just a soccer enthusiast, this article will help you understand how soccer players get and stay in such excellent shape. We'll break it down by the best exercises for speed, endurance, and agility.  Exercises for speed Soccer player Kylian Mbappe is a force to be reckoned with. Not…
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The top sports betting trends for 2020/2021

Do you have a real love and passion for all things sports-related? In fact, do you take sports so seriously that you make it a point to stay up on all the latest stats, news, and teams so that you can take part in sports betting? Sports betting can be that next level of fandom as then you give yourself an extra reason to be invested in the game. It can make the action that much more exciting and thrilling.…
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Norway’s Golden Era: Inspired by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer?

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer established a reputation for being one of the era’s most prolific impact substitutes. Having been the face of Norwegian football for a decade during his spell at Old Trafford, the now 47-year-old was the catalyst in bringing the second striker role to the forefront of football.   Following his match-winning goal in the 1998-99 Champions League final against Bayern Munich, Solskjaer has inspired numerous players in Norway’s existing golden generation, including Erling…
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Liverpool vs Arsenal: Unbeaten pair set for epic battle

Liverpool and Arsenal go head-to-head at Anfield on Monday aiming to maintain their unbeaten starts to the new Premier League season. The Reds have kicked-off the defence of their title on a positive note, recording victories over Leeds United and Chelsea in their first two matches. Arsenal have also collected six points from their games against Fulham and West Ham United to spark talk that they could be a contender to finish in the top four this term. All sports…
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Can Borussia Dortmund count on often-injured captain Marco Reus?

The last two seasons for Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus have felt like Deja vu. After getting off to a hot start propelling the Yellow and Black into a title fight, Reus experienced injuries curtailing his participation with the team. In 2018-19, Reus played 27 times scoring 17 goals and tallying 11 assists. But injuries prevented him from doing more as Borussia Dortmund missed out on the title to Bayern Munich. Last season, Reus appeared in 19 Bundesliga games before…
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Have Fulham learned from their mistakes?

The Fulham defence was far too welcoming last time they graced the EPL Starting a season in the EPL after a recent promotion should be one of the best times to be a football fan. Very few enter the fray without some scars from previous campaigns, however, and Fulham fans can be forgiven for scrutinising every move made by their board and management after getting it so spectacularly wrong last time. So what were the errors made last time, and…
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Overweight footy players who showed that fitness is overrated

It is all well and good notching goals and assists when you have a six-pack, bulging pecs and a 50-inch vertical leap, but try doing all that when you are so out of shape that a light jog leaves you out of breath, or you have not been able to tie your own laces for weeks. These were the obstacles that the players on this list were faced with and yet overcame them to become the greatest overweight footballers ever.…
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Bingo sponsorships in football

The online gambling industry over the last decade has become almost synonymous with football sponsorships as the gambling companies realise that it is one of the best ways to capture their target audience. As such, this has witnessed a considerable rise in the number of gambling companies sponsoring football entities including bingo companies. Let’s take a look at some of the most notable over the years. Tombola shirt sponsorship of Sunderland AFC In 2010, Niall Quinn’s Sunderland AFC received a…
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