Stories By Harry De Cosemo
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A World Cup so far of answers and questions for Thomas Tuchel
When Thomas Tuchel named his England squad for this World Cup, it was immediately criticised due to the big names omitted and his decision to prioritise team spirit over pure ability. Everybody thinks they know better, but Tuchel always insisted there was method behind his approach.
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Why Antonio Nusa could be Norway’s secret weapon this World Cup
Every four years, when fans are mulling over their World Cup predictions, often the most interesting question is around the “dark horse”, the nation with little expectation of winning the tournament, but with enough buzz around them to go far.
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Has the spirit of the World Cup been lost this year?
It feels strange to say it now, but awarding the 2026 World Cup to the United States, Canada and Mexico was seen as a break from the geopolitical controversies that have engulfed football’s greatest tournament for the best part of two decades.
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Why Liverpool Pulled the Plug on Arne Slot
Liverpool’s decision to sack Arne Slot was not a surprise within itself, but the timing of it was curious. Pressure has actually been building on the Dutchman at Anfield since before he lifted the Premier League title in his debut season.
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Italy’s issues run deeper than the national team
Football is getting ready for its biggest party, and once again, Italy aren’t invited. It should be unthinkable that the World Cup could take place without its second most successful nation, but recently, it has become the norm.
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Pep Guardiola’s exit will change the Premier League
This is the point in time every Manchester City fan has dreaded for over a decade, but it looks to have finally arrived. Pep Guardiola’s final game in charge of the club after 11 years is expected to be on Sunday, at home to Aston Villa.
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Why Mourinho Could Make Madrid Worse
Real Madrid are fast becoming an unmanageable mess. Losing El Clasico at Camp Nou, confirming the league title for Barcelona at the weekend is as clear a sign as they can get to signify the depth of their issues.
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Olise’s Rise Shows the Strength of English Football
After Michael Olise starred for Bayern Munich in their Champions League semi-final first leg at Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, Reading FC proudly claimed the winger was “made in Berkshire”. Olise’s stunning goal was one of nine on the night, and the tie is finely poised with Bayern needing to turn around a one-goal deficit at the Allianz Arena after losing 5-4.
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The Rise and Fall of Leicester City
Leicester City are the most captivating football club in England, for better and worse. Since 2009, the Foxes, who had been Premier League regulars before that, gained promotion from League One up to the top flight, won the most incredible title as 5000-1 outsiders, played in the Champions League, won the FA Cup, got relegated and promoted from the Championship and then relegated all the way to League One again.
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Newcastle Facing a Turning Point
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is under growing pressure at St James’ Park, the like he hasn’t felt since his tenure began five years ago. With the Magpies sat in 14th in the Premier League table, 10 points adrift of the Champions League chase, with six games of the season remaining, a disappointing campaign is now an inevitability.
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Como’s Fairytale Is Becoming Reality
When two Indonesian billionaire brothers took Como over and brought Cesc Fabregas and Thierry Henry on board as minority shareholders in 2019, it would have been easy to dismiss it as a vanity project.
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