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Hall of Fame Credentials: Examining Kevin De Bruyne
There was a time when doubts followed Kevin De Bruyne everywhere; that time is fading fast. Greatness is measured over time, not…
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Recovery Watch: When Could James Maddison Return for AS Roma?
The latest chapter in the James Maddison story arrived with little warning and plenty of intrigue. The absence forces difficult questions about…
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Remembering When Aston Villa Shocked Ligue 1 — A Closer Look
Every era produces a handful of performers who redefine expectations; Aston Villa is making that argument. Looking back puts the present into…
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How James Maddison Has Reshaped Real Sociedad — A Closer Look
Few storylines in the UEFA Super Cup have generated as much conversation as the one surrounding James Maddison. Leadership has set the…
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Why Bernardo Silva’s Approach Is Working at Benfica
On paper it was straightforward; in reality, Bernardo Silva made it anything but. Leadership has set the tone, translating a clear vision…
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Robert Lewandowski Inspires Bayer Leverkusen to a Hard-Fought Win Over VfB
Form is temporary, the saying goes, but Robert Lewandowski is testing the limits of that idea. The contest delivered the drama it…
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Arsenal Held by Napoli in a Pulsating the Europa League Draw
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Arsenal. The contest delivered the drama it promised, swinging between…
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Are Lille Genuine Contenders in the Premier League? A Closer Look
Expectations have a way of crushing the unprepared, but Lille seems to thrive on them. Peel back the results and a clearer…
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Grading Manchester United’s Campaign in the Club World Cup
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Manchester United. Across the campaign there were defining wins, frustrating…
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Why James Maddison’s Approach Is Working at Manchester United
Context matters, and the context around James Maddison right now is fascinating. Leadership has set the tone, translating a clear vision into…
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The Coaching Decisions Defining Atalanta’s the UEFA Super Cup Run
Few storylines in the UEFA Super Cup have generated as much conversation as the one surrounding Toni Kroos. Leadership has set the…
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Player Profile: The Rise of Cody Gakpo — A Closer Look
Reputations in the Coppa Italia are earned slowly and lost quickly, a lesson Cody Gakpo knows well. The journey to this point…