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Olympique de Marseille succeeded in getting a very important away win at the Allianz Riviera, beating OGC Nice 1-5 in the derby. The win helps Les Olympiens pile additional pressure on PSG in the title race. The fact that they were able to win by such a large scoreline away to...

In a market increasingly defined by anticipation, the smartest clubs try to buy tomorrow’s assurances today.  They angle for the player who has not yet become a headline, who sits just before the inflection point when interest and prices suddenly jump.  Lucas Bergvall belongs to that category: a 19-year-old Swedish...

Scotland faced Denmark at Hampden Park in Glasgow and wrote history, qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 28 years following a dramatic 4-2 win. It was a match full of emotion as both teams battled until the end, each scoring to extend their lead, but Scotland were more...

Vedat Muriqi's permanent transfer from Lazio to RCD Mallorca came with clear expectations: he was to provide a strong physical presence, add power to the attack, and help secure points for the team.  Now, nearly three seasons on, he has firmly established himself as the cornerstone of the island side's offence. Furthermore,...

When rumours about Luis Díaz's transfer to FC Bayern started circulating in the summer, many bad memories resurfaced for the fans of the club from Bavaria. The last time the club spent a huge transfer fee on a winger from Liverpool, things quickly went awry when Sadio Mané became one of the biggest flop...

When Juan Camilo “Cucho” Hernández arrived at Real Betis earlier this year from MLS side Columbus Crew, eyebrows were raised.  Could a forward who had thrived on a different continent translate his game to one of Europe’s toughest leagues? Now, 12 matches into La Liga’s 2025/2026 campaign, the answer is...

By appointing Francesco Farioli as manager last summer, FC Porto signalled their intent to evolve, not just change leadership. After a period of domestic stagnation, Dragões now seek a renewal of identity, characterised by a sharper tactical framework, greater control of matches, and a return to proactive football. Farioli, aged...

Real Madrid failed to secure a win against Rayo Vallecano in Gameweek 12 of the 2025/2026 La Liga season. Rayo Vallecano ended Real Madrid’s four-game winning streak by holding them to a goalless draw at Estadio de Vallecas. Los Blancos entered the game with a clear objective: to take all...

Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium in Gameweek 11 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. The result saw the Cityzens claim second place in the league table, just four points behind Arsenal. Meanwhile, Arne Slot's Reds drop down to a modest eighth spot, right behind their arch...

Aston Villa hosted Bournemouth for Gameweek 11 of the Premier League, and the game ended with a huge 4-0 win for the hosts against one of the in-form teams to start the season. This win saw the Villans climb to sixth, with 18 points, equal to Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United,...

Bayern Munich are obviously heavily favoured to win the Bundesliga again this season after winning nine out of 10 games to start the season. Still, their impressive run is not the current starting record in the Bundesliga. Vincent Kompany’s team is incredibly dominant, but so were many FC Bayern teams...

Juventus met Sporting CP for the fourth fixture of the UEFA Champions League in a game that ended with a 1-1 draw. The draw can be considered positive for Sporting CP, as the Portuguese side was able to secure one point from a complicated away game, despite being capable of...

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (born 1996) is a Japanese winger whose dynamism, intelligence, and relentless work rate have defined his rise from university football to becoming one of the most captivating and intriguing wide players in the EFL Championship. A product of Toyo University and a late bloomer by modern standards, Sakamoto’s...

Liverpool finally ended their 4 game Premier League losing streak, securing a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield in gameweek 10 of the 2025/2026 EPL season. Both sides were level on 15 points entering the game. However, their respective form this season has been in stark contrast. The Reds...

Since Petar Sučić joined Inter Milan in June 2025, he has made a significant impact within I Nerazzurri. His performances have been convincing enough so far, with two assists and one goal in 11 appearances. More importantly, his concrete support and addition to Inter Milan’s build-up and attacking actions were...

Under new coach Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid have adopted a strategy focused on structured control and smart positioning for the 2025/2026 season. Arda Güler has thrived in this new system, transforming from a promising player into a key creative force for the team. Playing mainly in the right half-space as...

Aston Villa defeated Manchester City by a slender margin of 1-0 in round 9 of the 2025/2026 Premier League. The result saw Unai Emery's Villa close the points gap to just one, leaving City in fifth place. Meanwhile, the hosts are now in eighth, just behind Liverpool on goal difference....

Ever since the club's marvellous success story with the great Eden Hazard from 2007-2012, Lille has emerged as one of Europe's top-selling clubs and a talent developer. This summer was perhaps the greatest example, as Les Dogues recouped over €90m from the sales of Lucas Chevalier, Bafodé Diakité, and Edon Zhegrova. More generally, in...

While most of the attention in the Bundesliga fell onto "Der Klassiker“ between FC Bayern and Borussia Dortmund this Saturday, a couple of exciting other games were taking place earlier. One of those games happened in Heidenheim, where the home team 1. FC Heidenheim faced off against Werder Bremen in...

The Bundesliga title race has been dominated by two clubs over the past 15 years. Bayern Munich have been the serial winners of the league, with only Bayer Leverkusen being able to beat them out over the course of a season in recent years (2023/2024). In their first season under...