Nicky

Nicky is a budding journalist who specialises in matters related to football, basketball and the economics of sports. He is a student at the University of Edinburgh as well. Follow him on Twitter @NickyHelfgott1.
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    Cole Palmer of Chelsea

    Could Boxing Day 2024 be anything like the thrilling Boxing Day of 1963?

    Boxing Day football: it’s a tradition that stretches back more than a century, and despite the glitz, glamour, and multi-billion-pound broadcasts of the modern game, it still carries that old-school charm. You can almost smell the pies and feel the chill of a crisp December afternoon when you think about…

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    The Managers who made the biggest change in 2024.

    It’s Time For a Change Pt.4: Which manager made the biggest impact in 2024?

    If 2024 has proven anything, it’s that football remains the ultimate chessboard, where the sharpest minds dictate the game’s direction. This year, a cohort of visionary managers has stepped into the spotlight, transforming struggling squads into contenders, elevating stars into superstars, and rewriting tactical playbooks. From the electric high-pressing chaos…

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    It’s Time For a Change Pt.3: Messi 2010s vs. Salah 2020s vs. Yamal & the Future

    Football is a sport defined by its eras. Every decade delivers a team of icons who not only dominate the sport but redefine its boundaries. From the tactical evolution of tiki-taka to the high-pressing, energy-driven systems of recent years, the game has transformed — and with it, so have its…

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    Mohamed Salah has been great in the Champions League

    Tottenham vs. Liverpool Preview: A Premier League Thriller

    When Tottenham and Liverpool meet, the script rarely sticks to expectations. Both teams come into this clash with momentum, ambition, and attacking firepower to spare. Ange Postecoglou’s bold and expansive Spurs side has turned heads this season, while Liverpool—now under the guidance of Arne Slot—continue to embody their relentless attacking…

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    It’s Time For a Change Pt.2 – How can Tottenham become like Botafogo?

    For two clubs separated by thousands of miles and entirely different footballing cultures, Tottenham Hotspur and Botafogo share a strangely kindred fate. Both are storied clubs with deep roots in their countries’ football histories. Both were once giants of the game, considered powerhouses of England and Brazil, respectively. And both,…

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    Premier League Power Rankings: Pt.2

    The Premier League has been full of surprises this season, with underdogs rising, giants falling, and thrilling drama unfolding every week. While Liverpool and Chelsea continue to battle it out at the summit, Manchester City’s sudden freefall has left fans scratching their heads. At the same time, teams like Nottingham…