All posts tagged "Football"
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5 of the best Maradona goals ever
The death of Diego Maradona has hit the football world hard. Compatriot Lionel Messi was among those to pay an emotional tribute to the Argentina icon after his death at the age of 60. Maradona is considered by many to be the most talented footballer to play the beautiful game.
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Remember Maradona for his genius, not his flaws, after his death
It was one of those ‘where were you?’ moments. The kind that, for much of recent history, has been reserved for the passing of royalty, either literal or from the worlds of arts or music. The death of Diego Maradona at the age of 60 was confirmed on Wednesday evening and certainly reverberated around the planet in a similar way to Michael Jackson’s or Freddie Mercury’s because, in truth, he was a rockstar in a pair of football boots.
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The 9 greatest British football managers of all time
Throughout history, there have been some excellent British football managers. Some are remembered for their man-management skills and leadership qualities while others are recognised for creating dynasties and dominating eras by winning trophies and defending titles.
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Ronaldo next club: where could he go after Juve?
There had been a growing sense that Cristiano Ronaldo might force his way out of Real Madrid, so it wasn’t a great surprise when the Portuguese forward signed for Juventus in the summer of 2018. Two years later, there are similar noises coming out of the Ronaldo camp.
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Javier Mascherano: Profile of an underrated star
As a defensive midfielder, Javier Mascherano was under-appreciated almost by definition. But in the case of the 36-year-old Argentine, who called time on his long and illustrious career over the weekend, that notion always felt particularly pertinent.
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Who are the longest serving managers in football history?
Tactical masterminds and tabloid scapegoats. The job of the football manager is one of constant ups and downs. A lifelong dedication to their craft, years of accumulated knowledge of the game and a keen eye for talent is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to being successful on the touchline and all are vital to becoming one of the longest serving managers of the day, let alone in football history.
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4 top football managers who are out of work
Football is a brutal sport and managers are usually the fall guys when their team is not performing well. It is the manager’s job to motivate players, to set them up tactically and to control the dressing room and if he does not manage to do so, he will get the boot sooner rather than later.
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Worst penalty kicks ever | Top 4
Taking a penalty kick is one of the most daunting prospects in football. Whether in regulation time in a match or during a penalty shootout in a cup final, there always remains a fear of being the person to miss from the spot.
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Who will win the Ballon d’Or in the future?
In July, France Football decided that there will be no Ballon d’Or winner this year. Instead of the individual prize, there would only be a ‘best XI of the 2019-20 season’. It was particularly bad news for Robert Lewandowski who was hoping to follos former winners Cristiano Ronaldo (5) and Lionel Messi (6) into the history books.
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Which footballer has the most appearances of all time?
Football is a physically demanding game. With intensive training schedules, strict dietary requirements and career-ending injury risks, it’s easy to see why the average footballer’s retirement age is just 35.
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7 most dangerous football derbies ranked
Football is the biggest sport on the planet, with managers, players and fans giving 100% to see their side achieve glory. It’s not surprising that some matches reach boiling point with tensions flaring and words exchanged between opposite sides.
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