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Russia 2018: over 3.5 billion viewers and €11 billion invested on the World Cup

No wonder Pelé referred to it as “The Beautiful Game.” A total of 3.572 billion watched the 2018 FIFA World Cup - that’s more than half of the global population, according to figures published by FIFA. Out of this total, 3.262 billion watched the competition at home, while 309.7 million enjoyed the World Cup through streaming, or in public places, such as bars and restaurants. It is estimated that the amount of money spent on placing bets at the top…
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AFC Asian Cup – the last eight

From the humble beginnings of four teams in 1956, the AFC Asian Cup tournament has expanded from 16 nations in its last edition in 2015 to 24 for the first time in the current event taking in place in United Arab Emirates. Kyrgyzstan, Philippines and Yemen proved to be worthy debutants in the group stages but now it’s down to the nitty-gritty as the remaining teams have been decided for the quarter finals. So can Australia defend their crown or…
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The rise of super human footballers

Modern-day football has changed rapidly since the start of this century, with developments in sports science making the game a very different place than was previously the case. There are four main strands to sports science - physiology, psychology, motor control/learning and biomechanics – with each playing an important part in enhancing player performance. First utilised by the former Eastern Bloc nations back in the 1950s, there was a big boom in the study of sports towards the end of…
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Surprise, the UEFA Nations League is actually a success

When UEFA announced the creation of the Nations League, many football fans were up in arms and convinced it was going to be a monumental failure. These misgivings were baseless in as far as anything to make international friendlies meaningful is a step in the right direction, especially with the added chance for teams to qualify for Euro 2020 by winning their league. With FIFA and UEFA having been rocked by scandals over the last few years, they desperately needed…
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A look at the Champions League second round draw: Who are the favourites now?

The second round draw for this season’s Champions League has taken place today. As always, a number of mouth-watering ties have been drawn up among the 16 qualifiers from the Group Stage. Here’s a look at how the draw went: Schalke 04 v Manchester City Manchester City are the competition’s favourites with their odds now down to 11/4 with reputable bookmaker Ladbrokes following the draw. Pep Guardiola’s side will fancy an easy tie versus Schalke 04 who are currently in the…
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EPL Transfers which could take place In January 2019

There has been a lot of gossip since the transfer market closed in the summer and with it closing early this time around, many missed out of their prime targets which are why we could see a busy January window. Normally when clubs try to sign players during this period the prices are sky high due to the impact it will have on the team the player is leaving. If you fancy a punt on any transfers you think will…
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‘Tis the season for a sacking: Who’s gone and who’ll be going next

Mark Hughes is one of the latest managerial casualties of the 2018/19 season. The Welshman, recently sacked from Southampton now joins asmall, yet ignominious group of managers who have been removed from two posts in the space of a calendar year. No mean feat to say the least. It’s no secret that managers come and go with increasing speed in football nowadays, with some football clubs almost operating a revolving door policy when it comes to their managerial appointments. The…
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Comparing odds for the results in upcoming Premier League matches

Premier League matches The Premier League is always an important league for bettors and this season is no different. All the bookmakers are offering odds on Premier League matches with some more generous than others.For fans of sports betting, the football season means each week it is important to scour the odds at different bookmakers to ensure you are getting the best deal. Read on for the latest odds and advice on where to place your bets for the best…
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Football predictions which will go down in history

Recent research indicates football is getting more predictable, with the top teams across Europe winning their leagues by bigger margins. However, one of the beauties of football is its ability to surprise and this is unlikely to change. In this article we look at some of the football predictions – both miraculous and acutely embarrassing, which will go down in history. Malcolm Allison After Manchester City won the old First Division in 1968, Allison, then the club’s assistant manager boasted…
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Five apps that every football fan needs

The way that people are consuming their online content is changing and as the world becomes increasingly digital, more people every day are downloading apps to their smartphone for the convenience of accessing the internet from their pocket, 24 hours a day. (more…)
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