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How Rasmus Hojlund Measures Up to Kevin De Bruyne — A Closer Look
Some performances demand a second look; the latest from Rasmus Hojlund is one of them. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature,…
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Late Drama: Benfica Snatch Victory Against Real Sociedad
Behind the headlines, the more interesting question is what Benfica does next. The contest delivered the drama it promised, swinging between the…
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The GOAT Question: Kevin De Bruyne Against the Field
Some performances demand a second look; the latest from Kevin De Bruyne is one of them. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by…
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How Rodri Became One of the Sport’s Defining Talents
The margins at the top of the EFL Cup are razor thin, which is exactly why Rodri matters. The journey to this…
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What AS Roma Got Right and Wrong This Season — A Closer Look
The conversation around AS Roma has shifted in recent weeks, and for good reason. Across the campaign there were defining wins, frustrating…
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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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Kevin De Bruyne Inspires Bayern Munich to a Hard-Fought Win Over Ajax
Ask any seasoned observer and they will tell you that Kevin De Bruyne has reached an inflection point. The contest delivered the…
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The GOAT Question: Alexander Isak Against the Field
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around Alexander Isak can change. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature, yet…
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Could James Maddison Be the Missing Piece for RB Leipzig?
On paper it was straightforward; in reality, James Maddison made it anything but. The speculation reflects a broader strategy, with the move…
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Assessing the Fallout of Declan Rice’s Injury — A Closer Look
Reputations in the FA Cup are earned slowly and lost quickly, a lesson Declan Rice knows well. The absence forces difficult questions…
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The Career That Cemented Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s Greatness
Form is temporary, the saying goes, but Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is testing the limits of that idea. Greatness is measured over time, not…
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Grading Manchester City’s Campaign in the Copa del Rey
It rarely takes long for Manchester City to remind everyone why the buzz is justified. Across the campaign there were defining wins,…