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FC Porto 2-1 Benfica: what we learned
After Porto’s incredible 2-1 injury time defeat of Benfica, we look at the key incidents in the ‘O Classico’ title decider and what we learned about both teams. Opposite styles attract Porto were...
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Is the Premier League funding ‘grassroots’ football enough?
Every player in the Premier League starts learning and developing their football in the grass root community, whether it is a youngster or veteran playing purely for the love of the game, a Premier...
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There are just two games with any real significance taking place this weekend in the Premier League. They are Newcastle v Arsenal and Tottenham v Sunderland. Both London clubs are battling to secure...
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Season end shopping
With most of the European leagues wrapping up over the next few weeks, there are plenty of bargains to be had if you like to buy football gear online. As always, Nike are one the leaders when it comes...
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Why European football is becoming as elitist as ever
“We are a club, not a company… I’m afraid we will have a Scottish situation in this league soon.” Two interesting quotes from Borussia Dortmund coach Jürgen Klopp from separate interviews, both of...
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Sociedad secure CL spot as Valencia ponder the economy of falling short
The end of this current football season throws up yet another irony. In a story akin to Bayern Munich and Jupp Heynckes, Real Sociedad allowed Philippe Montanier’s contract to run down, and he...
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The Coventry Case: The sad demise of a football club
The FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, 16th May 1987. It is the 62nd minute, and Gary Bennett of Coventry City sends a pinpoint cross into the penalty area. Keith Houchen launches himself full length at...
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Bet Advisor: Toon too strong for Tigers
Toon too strong for Tigers Newcastle have had a nice start to the season and I expect them to continue that form against Hull. Despite making the headlines for all the wrong reasons in the summer,...
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Tragedies and turmoil – the plight of football in Yorkshire
Yorkshire is the biggest county in England and most Yorkshire folk would say that it’s “gods own country”, whereas non-Tykes would more readily recognise the clichés associated with it; the distinctive...
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Is diving ruining the game?
By Joe Rainford An incident occurred last Tuesday night as Manchester United were playing in Spain away to Real Sociedad in the Champions league. Ashley Young seems to have lost his way recently,...
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Strangers on the field
A month ago, France Football Weekly (FFW) celebrated Albert Camus’ centennial birthday with a lovely piece. In some sense, much like his famous work, Camus was an étranger to football — for most of his...
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One 2 Watch – Marcos Lopes
18 | Attacking midfielder | Manchester City | Portuguese Manchester City are known in recent times for their enormous spending power, not shying away from buying the most expensive and lucrative...
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The Ox outside the box
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was bought for Arsenal from Southampton in 2011. He was bought as a winger and at first glance, that’s where his future was going to be. However, since the middle of last season...
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What does the modern day footballer stand for anyway?
After seeing the somewhat refreshing images of Lazio’s outgoing midfielder Hernanes shedding a few tears with fans on January 30th, it made me think that this is quite rare. Now I don’t mean players...
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How big a loss is Nemanja Vidić?
Nemanja Vidić was signed from Spartak Moscow for Manchester United in 2006 in the January transfer window. The fee was approximately £7 million and although did not break into the first team...
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The Nike monopoly in sport
Everywhere you go, you’ll see Nike. It’s almost a given. In today’s modern world of marketing, advertising, commercialisation and consumerism, it is almost impossible to avoid big name brands. Just...
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End of Season Awards
It’s that time of year again. As the Premier League starts to come to its eagerly anticipated climax, that rumours start spreading about who will win the prestigious PFA Player and Young Player of the...
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Times they are a-changin’
Today marks not only a monumental day for football but for society in itself as French club, Clermont Foot, have announced that Helena Costa will take over as manager next season. Making the Ligue 2...
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My 2013/14 football nightmare
Let this story serve as a reminder to anyone who still believes in the myth of the “beautiful game”. There are no happy endings, only disappointment. Disappointment that makes you question exactly why...
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The Special One another poor season away from being yesterday’s man
The dubious accolade for the Premier League’s biggest flop presented a number of viable, unfortunate nominees last season. There were misfiring strikers, such as Roberto Soldado or Ricky van...
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