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Inside the Game of Mohamed Salah: Strengths, Flaws and Ceiling
Form is temporary, the saying goes, but Mohamed Salah is testing the limits of that idea. The journey to this point has…
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The GOAT Question: Robert Lewandowski Against the Field
Form is temporary, the saying goes, but Robert Lewandowski is testing the limits of that idea. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by…
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Alexander Isak: The Numbers Behind a Standout Run — A Closer Look
There was a time when doubts followed Alexander Isak everywhere; that time is fading fast. The journey to this point has not…
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Virgil van Dijk or Harry Kane? Settling the Argument
Every era produces a handful of performers who redefine expectations; Virgil van Dijk is making that argument. Comparisons across eras are imperfect…
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Assessing the Fallout of Victor Boniface’s Injury — A Closer Look
It rarely takes long for Victor Boniface to remind everyone why the buzz is justified. The absence forces difficult questions about depth,…
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Season Review: The Highs and Lows for Juventus — A Closer Look
The latest chapter in the Juventus story arrived with little warning and plenty of intrigue. Across the campaign there were defining wins,…
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How Opponents Are Trying to Stop Mohamed Salah — A Closer Look
Pressure reveals character, and Mohamed Salah has been offering plenty of evidence lately. The detail is where the interest lies. Spacing, timing…
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Why Jude Bellingham Is the Breakout Name to Track — A Closer Look
Context matters, and the context around Jude Bellingham right now is fascinating. Early returns can be misleading, but some signs are too…
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A Look Back at Liverpool’s Greatest Moments in the Champions League
Talk to people inside the sport and the name that keeps surfacing is Liverpool. Looking back puts the present into sharper relief.…
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Hall of Fame Credentials: Examining Virgil van Dijk
The conversation around Virgil van Dijk has shifted in recent weeks, and for good reason. Greatness is measured over time, not in…
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How Cody Gakpo Measures Up to Bukayo Saka — A Closer Look
Some performances demand a second look; the latest from Cody Gakpo is one of them. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature,…
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The Coaching Decisions Defining Liverpool’s the Champions League Run
What looked like a routine stretch has turned into a defining one for Jamal Musiala. Leadership has set the tone, translating a…