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Ancelotti’s Ultimate Dilemma: The Race for Brazil’s Number 9 Ahead of the 2026 World Cup
For decades, Brazil has been synonymous with attacking flair, captivating fans with their ‘Joga Bonito’ spirit. However, in recent years, finding the perfect out-and-out striker—the legendary ‘9’—has been a lingering puzzle. Now, with the 2026 World Cup looming, manager Carlo Ancelotti has an embarrassment of riches to choose from. Rather…
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2 Unbelievable icons, 1 birthday: The ultimate Ronaldo & Neymar Quiz
February 5th marks the ultimate football double-header: the birthdays of Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar Jr. As we head into 2026, both legends are still making headlines. From CR7’s historic hunt for 1,000 career goals at Al-Nassr to Neymar’s high-stakes return to Santos, these two icons continue to define the modern…
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There is no one like Lionel Messi
Nicky Helfgott from Buenos Aires Lionel Messi in Argentina is the closest thing to a living deity that I have ever seen. I was too young to witness the effects Michael Jackson had on touring cities, or perhaps what Michael Jordan was to Chicago, but Messi unquestionably surpasses them both.…
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Footballers need a break – the Club World Cup is crazy
It’s June 2025, and footballers should be sipping mojitos on a beach, recharging after a grueling season. Instead, they’re sprinting across sweltering U.S. pitches, dodging thunderstorms, and battling exhaustion in FIFA’s shiny new 32-team Club World Cup. The tournament, running from June 15 to July 13, has turned the traditional…
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Ten more obscene football facts you won’t believe are true
Football is a sport that thrives on the unexpected. Beyond the goals, the rivalries, and the trophies lies a treasure trove of stories so bizarre they sound like they were scripted by a madcap novelist. From a coin toss deciding a European Championship semi-final to a stadium named after a…
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Paris is becoming the world’s home of football, and Jurgen Klopp is helping it get there
PSG’s Stade du Parc des Princes sits pretty on the French World Cup 1998 Monopoly board. It is the sole representative of club football in Paris. Sandwiched between Clarence Seedorf’s Netherlands and Franky van der Elst’s Belgium, it’s a healthy bit of Monopoly real estate. Which other team could lay…
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