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Who are Wrexham AFC and why are they now being branded as a Money Club? They’re Wales’ oldest football club, the third oldest in the world, and they’ve never been higher than the Championship. The term “Money Club” is often bandied around in a cynical fashion, to invalidate the achievements of high-spending clubs. However, it’s […] READ MORE
Italy manager Roberto Mancini has truly transformed the national team into a well-oiled winning machine. It is all the more impressive considering Italy’s position just a few years ago. Cast your minds back to 2018. Italy were in the doldrums, having failed to qualify for the World Cup. They looked disjointed, tired, and tactically archaic. […] READ MORE
Euro 2020 produced an array of unbelievable moments for goalkeepers, both good and bad. From Gianluigi Donnarumma’s penalty heroics to David Marshall being lobbed from the halfway line, it had it all. Some boosted their stock to an immense degree, while others became laughing stocks. Such is the risk of playing between the sticks. But, […] READ MORE
What a tournament Euro 2020 has been. It’s been full of shocks, surprises and controversies. It’s genuinely difficult to keep track of all the memorable events that have taken place. However, nothing set the world alight quite like Switzerland’s game against France in the last 16. For Switzerland, Euro 2020 will go down as one of […] READ MORE
There’s no debate about it – Raheem Sterling has been the best player for England at Euro 2020. The Manchester City man has been a credit to his team every game and fully deserves the praise he is getting. Often vilified by the press and the fans before the tournament, this year he has commanded […] READ MORE
Forthe Netherlands, Euro 2020 will go down as a disappointment. Their 2-0 loss against the Czech Republic was a dark day for the Orangemen. For PSV’s Denzel Dumfries, however, Euro 2020 will be known as the period in which he rose to international prominence. The attacking fullback put in some great displays during the Netherlands’ […] READ MORE
June 13, 2021 marked a momentous day for North Macedonia – it was their first game at a major international tournament. They came off on the losing end, but regardless, it was a moment that could never be taken away from them. For a country of just two million people, merely seeing their team at Euro […] READ MORE
Everton will appoint Rafa Benitez as their new head coach next week, according to Sky Sports. Benitez will replace Carlo Ancelotti, who left the club in June to re-join Real Madrid. Ancelotti’s departure caused panic at Goodison Park, but they now have a solid replacement for the Italian. The announcement has come as quite the […] READ MORE
Regardless of England’s performance at Euro 2020, Gareth Southgate looks set to remain as in charge as manager. He signed a four-year deal back in 2018, which will expire after the 2022 World Cup if not renewed. This may seem premature, but stability can often be a great thing in football. It allows players and managers […] READ MORE
When it comes to young centre-backs eligible for England, there’s few, if any at all, better than Fikayo Tomori. He’s been excellent for AC Milan this season. Cast aside by Chelsea in favour of Thiago Silva, he’s put his head down and worked hard. This attitude alone is highly commendable, but Tomori also has bags […] READ MORE