Stories By Harry De Cosemo
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Conditions not right for Benitez to thrive at Everton
Rafael Benitez is an interesting character. There are few managers so swayed by emotion and his best work is done where he is loved, in communities who appreciate and share his obsession with football.
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Is Darwin Nunez the latest global star to emerge from Benfica?
Benfica have a rich history of producing global football stars. Is Darwin Nunez the latest player who is set to become a star? Benfica are one of the greatest football factories in Europe and their record of producing quality footballers is so often overlooked.
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Mason Greenwood still has plenty of time to fulfil potential
This generation of England youngsters is already more exciting than almost any seen before. Structured coaching, deep planning and an approach which seeps through every level of the Football Association have helped to develop a conveyor belt of talent, which is finding its feet at the highest level for both club and country.
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Arsenal facing familiar dilemma over Aubameyang form
For Arsenal, internal and external criticism never seems too far away. When they started this season in typically meek, flimsy style, going down 2-0 to a Brentford side fresh from promotion, the knives were out for Mikel Arteta.
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Ballon d’Or 2021 hysteria proves how high Messi has set the bar
Eventually 30 Ballon d’Or 2021 nominations were whittled down to the final two, despite the illusion of secrecy, Lionel Messi was left next to Robert Lewandowski in the running and the seating plan.
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Newcastle United fans have cause to be positive despite current woes
Mike Ashley departed Newcastle United at the beginning of October like an overthrown dictator. Not two months on, the full force of the empty destruction he left is being felt hard. It will be no consolation to Eddie Howe, in the St James’ Park dugout for the first time against Norwich City on Tuesday night after a bout of coronavirus, that without Ciaran Clark’s ninth minute red card, his team would most likely have won their first Premier League game of the season.
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Criticism of Ralf Rangnick appointment is no more than lazy punditry
As Ralf Rangnick takes charge of Manchester United on an interim basis, his doubters have become writing him off before he’s even taken charge of a game. It is human nature to fear the unknown but, for British football pundits, we are past the point of not knowing being a problem.
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Is Ollie Watkins the key to life after Grealish at Aston Villa?
Despite their expensive new signings, Ollie Watkins could still be the key to filling the void left by Jack Grealish at Aston Villa. Villa Park was an expectant place on Saturday afternoon. For the biggest club in the Midlands, former European champions and a Premier League original, nothing short of victory is often demanded.
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Noni Madueke could be the next English star
There is something different about Noni Madueke, the person and the player. Even in the current age of English footballers finding their feet and an opportunity abroad, his story is unique. Having grown up at Tottenham, he played for the under-18s three years ahead of schedule.
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What is stopping Frank Lampard from taking his next job?
Football moves fast and it is easy to be forgotten if you don’t keep up. When football managers lose their jobs, more so than when they vacate them voluntarily, they are usually extremely non-committal when answering questions on their next move, because they can’t guarantee there will even be a next move.
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Is Aleksandar Mitrovic finally proving himself as a top striker?
Dusan Vlahovic, Serbia’s new hope up front, started against Portugal, but Aleksandar Mitrovic finished the game and did so emphatically. It was his goal, late on in Lisbon, which brought tears to the eyes of Cristiano Ronaldo and sent Serbia through to the World Cup in Qatar next winter and forcing Portugal, European champions until this summer, into the play offs.
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