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Eddie Howe has overseen one of the most impressive transformations in modern Premier League history since arriving at Newcastle United. He inherited a side fighting relegation and reshaped it into one defined by intensity, physical dominance, and emotional energy. The Toon became one of the most challenging teams to face...

Argentinos Juniors are one of the biggest sensations in Argentine football in 2025. El Bicho, a cradle of talents like Fernando Redondo, Juan Román Riquelme, or the legendary Diego Armando Maradona, have established themselves as a contender for the Torneo Clausura. Positioned third in the Annual Table, the last direct...

In a past interview, Nuno Espírito Santo explained his defensive philosophy: “I think, but maybe I am the only one, that the defensive process can take care of the game. Why is that? Because teams wait to defend. If you create something where you go to defend, to steal the...

The moment that FC Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund were destined to meet in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, it was clear that two different worlds were going to meet up twice in April. Barcelona, on the other hand, has worked through its winter slump and is in stellar form coming...

Despite winning Serie B with a fantastic campaign in 2021/22, US Lecce’s future in Serie A was understandably questioned in the summer. Throughout their history, the Apulia-based club constantly yo-yoed up and down Italy’s football pyramid. If history was anything to go by, the Giallorossi’s survival chances were low coming...

In 2015, Andoni Iraola decided to leave Athletic Club Bilbao after a 15-year stay. Commonly a right back, he was an outstanding player for his dedication, maturity, effort in each match, and passion for his shirt. Under the guidance of various coaches, including Marcelo Bielsa and Ernesto Valverde, Iraola decided to become a manager in the...

Following his appointment in July 2021, Patrick Vieira has been swift in implementing his style of football at Crystal Palace. His appointment came as a refreshing change following the departure of Roy Hodgson. Vieira's possession-based play led his side to an FA Cup semi-final, which unfortunately ended in defeat to Chelsea. This...

Who Is Jon Dahl Tomasson? Jon Dahl Tomasson has recently been appointed as the new Blackburn Rovers head coach. Following a successful period in Sweden with Malmö FF, winning back-to-back league titles before leaving in December 2021. Tomasson is ready for his next opportunity and has taken the role with the...

At Southampton, the trend of securing last-minute deals in recent seasons has been very familiar to the fans. The likes of Toby Alderweireld and Danny Ings all arrived during the last hours of the window. And this summer, they continued that trend by bringing in a new centre-back. Within the...