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The introduction of VAR in this season’s Premier League has already manifested itself into a huge talking point and despite many being against using the technology, there’s only one big problem: its selective use during match-defining moments. Continue reading “VAR and a selective problem that needs resolving”
Wales began their Nations League campaign in style with a 4-1 thrashing over the Republic of Ireland on Thursday. Ryan Giggs won his first home game in charge. Chelsea teenager Ethan Ampadu earned more admirers. In all, it was an impressive display by a side unlucky to miss out on World Cup qualification last October. Continue reading “DBU’s embarrassing dispute ends: Wales to face full-strength Denmark”
France’s recent World Cup winners were greeted to a heroic welcome at their Clairefontaine training base this week. It’s now time to move on, though. The new season has already begun. International breaks are never too far behind. Continue reading “France vs Germany: Tricky test awaits both in UEFA Nations League opener”
Despite speculation galore suggesting he’d be on his way to the Premier League this summer, the World Cup winner has opted for another of Europe’s top leagues instead of a return to England. Continue reading “Roma complete £23.8m move for Sevilla midfielder Steven N’Zonzi”
With the new Premier League season set to kick off this weekend, it’s easy to forget that Mesut might not have even been an Arsenal player a few months back… so did he make the right decision to extend terms and become the club’s highest-paid player at the Emirates? Continue reading “Was Mesut Özil right to extend his Arsenal stay?”
Although the transfer window is set to close later this week for English clubs, it doesn’t stop them from offloading unwanted players to sides abroad. Continue reading “Speculation aside: Why PSG must avoid signing Marcos Rojo”
The transfer deadline is fast approaching, so here are five Premier League players that need to be leaving their respective clubs before then… Continue reading “5 Premier League players who need to leave their teams before the window closes”
With a year left on his existing deal, Adrien Rabiot has an important decision to make in the coming days and weeks. Paris Saint-Germain are eager to keep him. Why would they not? He has a wealth of experience for a 23-year-old and is widely regarded as a top-class midfielder possessing a range of different attributes.
Continue reading “Why now is decision time for PSG’s Adrien Rabiot”
Aleksandar Mitrovic played an integral role in Fulham‘s Premier League promotion last season. He scored 12 goals and created 15 chances in 15 Championship appearances. His performances were made more impressive by the fact he had only joined on a deadline day loan deal from Newcastle.
Considering he scored more goals in fewer games for the Cottagers than during two previous seasons on Tyneside, it makes sense they want him on a permanent basis. In today’s inflated market, the estimated £20million price tag isn’t expensive for a powerful forward who quickly asserted himself as Fulham’s focal point in attack. With just over two weeks before the transfer window closes, the deal is expected to happen. It begs the question: Will it be third time lucky for the Serbian international? Continue reading “Aleksandar Mitrovic at Fulham: Will it be third time lucky?”
Moments arrive when even the best footballers are forced into making tough decisions to advance their career. The primary example this summer is Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Real Madrid, but Mousa Dembele is no different. Continue reading “Why Tottenham’s Mousa Dembele must consider his next career move carefully”
After an unpredictable tournament packed with memorable moments, France and Croatia will contest the 21st World Cup final at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Sunday afternoon. Both sides have worked hard and battled through difficult moments to get here, but both know their final opponent pose various threats; so they’ll be equally bullish about their chances of bringing home the ultimate prize.
Continue reading “World Cup Final Preview: France vs Croatia – All or nothing”
When the news first broke suggesting that Steven N’Zonzi was set for a £7m Sevilla move in the summer of 2015, it was met with both surprise and an air of inevitability. Inevitable in the sense that, several big clubs in Europe had a growing interest in the midfielder. After all, he quickly garnered a reputation as being amongst the best midfielders on the planet. So, three years have passed and once again, speculation surrounds N’Zonzi’s future. Why though?
Continue reading “Does a Premier League return beckon for Steven N’Zonzi?”
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