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Soccer
PSG vs. Barcelona Preview: A terrific Champions League match-up!
By Nicky Helfgott / @NickyH3lfgott on Twitter As the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals loom large on the horizon, anticipation mounts for a thrilling encounter between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona. Memories of their last showdown in 2021 still echo, where 22-year-old Kylian Mbappe certified himself on the Champions League stage, propelling PSG…
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NFL
The incredible ‘American’ Stadium revolution is rapidly taking over in Europe!
By Nicky Helfgott / @NickyH3lfgott on Twitter In the ever-evolving world of football, tradition often clashes with innovation. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the transformation of European stadiums, where the age-old terraced football ground is gradually giving way to the sleek, modern ‘bowl’ design popularised by the NFL in…
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Soccer
Who is the talented young Pau Cubarsi?
By Nicky Helfgott / @NickyH3lfgott on Twitter “When Pau Cubarsi has the ball at his feet, my heart rate doesn’t go up,” – Xavi Not many defenders can stop Victor Osimhen from threatening. The Nigerian striker is deadly and was thirsty for goals when he arrived with Napoli at the Nou…
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Soccer
Could a March Madness-style tournament ever work in the UK for academy football sides?
By Nicky Helfgott / @NickyH3lfgott on Twitter It’s getting late into March which only means one thing is on all basketball fans’ minds: March Madness. For our avid football readers who may not be familiar with March Madness, it is a thrilling college basketball tournament held annually in the United…
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Soccer
Which country will receive the coveted fifth Champions League spot – how will it work?
As the current season of the Champions League reaches the quarter-finals, anticipation is building for the final edition of the UCL in its current format before the imminent revamp of the tournament into a 36-team competition. Among the significant changes is the allocation of an additional place to two leagues…
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Soccer
What happened in the Champions League Round of 16?
By Nicky Helfgott / @NickyH3lfgott on Twitter As the excitement of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 reaches its peak, it is time for a recap of the exhilarating matches and notable moments that unfolded during this stage of the competition. The Round of 16 showcased the intensity and drama…
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