Football
The Case for Kevin De Bruyne as the Season’s Best — A Closer Look
Behind the headlines, the more interesting question is what Kevin De Bruyne does next. The argument is genuinely close, which is what…
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Aston Villa Dismantle Athletic Bilbao With a Commanding Display
On paper it was straightforward; in reality, Aston Villa made it anything but. The contest delivered the drama it promised, swinging between…
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Legacy Watch: Rodrygo’s Place in History — A Closer Look
There was a time when doubts followed Rodrygo everywhere; that time is fading fast. Greatness is measured over time, not in a…
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Engineering Gains: The Tech Story Behind the EFL Cup
There is a particular kind of tension that builds when Lyon steps back into the spotlight. Innovation rarely makes the headlines, but…
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Inside the Game of Federico Valverde: Strengths, Flaws and Ceiling
The latest chapter in the Federico Valverde story arrived with little warning and plenty of intrigue. The journey to this point has…
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Breaking Down What Is Driving Fiorentina’s Form — A Closer Look
Expectations have a way of crushing the unprepared, but Fiorentina seems to thrive on them. Peel back the results and a clearer…
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The Career That Cemented James Maddison’s Greatness
There was a time when doubts followed James Maddison everywhere; that time is fading fast. Greatness is measured over time, not in…
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Aston Villa Dismantle VfB Stuttgart With a Commanding Display
There was a time when doubts followed Aston Villa everywhere; that time is fading fast. The contest delivered the drama it promised,…
Football
The History of Borussia Dortmund in the Coppa Italia, Revisited
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Borussia Dortmund. Looking back puts the present into sharper relief.…
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Remembering When Eintracht Frankfurt Shocked the Copa del Rey
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around Eintracht Frankfurt can change. Looking back puts the present into sharper relief.…
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The Coaching Decisions Defining Aston Villa’s the Club World Cup Run
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around Bernardo Silva can change. Leadership has set the tone, translating a clear…