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International football, or soccer as it’s known in the US, is one of a few sports that were never completely shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sure, major leagues like the Premier League, La Liga, the MLS and Italy’s Serie A took breaks, but some small leagues went on undeterred by the Coronavirus. Still, to […] READ MORE
Euro 2020 was postponed for a year due to the disruption linked to COVID-19. Although the name has changed to Euro 2021, the tournament is poised to happen in the summer of 2021 despite the fact that coronavirus is still a major threat across Europe. UEFA’s continental tournament happens to be an eagerly anticipated event, […] READ MORE
Once earmarked as a future England captain, John Stones’ dip in form had the centre-back on the verge of leaving Manchester City in the search for regular football elsewhere. Revived, confident and back to his best, Stones has turned his fortunes around and is displaying the potential shown during his Everton days. Return of John […] READ MORE
Mason Mount, Jack Grealish, James Maddison, Curtis Jones, Phil Foden. What do they all have in common? They are all England midfielders vying for a spot in Gareth Southgate’s side. Dele Alli, now supposedly in his prime age-wise, should be on that list. In contrast, however, the likes of James Ward-Prowse now look likely to […] READ MORE
With Euro 2021 fast-approaching, several players across the country will be desperate to book their ticket on Gareth Southgate’s England plane to the highly-anticipated competition. And Harvey Barnes is one of those players. The Leicester City man, who is quickly becoming Brendan Rodgers’ man for the big occasion, seems to be improving with each game […] READ MORE
With David Silva moving on last summer, many expected Phil Foden to take the burden of creativity within the Manchester City side. Yet, here we are, approaching the halfway point of the Premier League season with Phil Foden starting just one of the last ten Manchester City Premier League games, and is lacking the crucial […] READ MORE
In a season of injuries galore, it is the Liverpool academy that has stepped up with 19-year-old Curtis Jones, in particular, quickly becoming a key figure in Jurgen Klopp’s starting lineup. His age will surprise many, too, when considering his maturity on the pitch. The fact is, he takes to the Liverpool midfielder like an […] READ MORE
One friendly game and two Nations league ties in six days have revealed why Gareth Southgate must make England decisions sooner rather than later. An imperfect international break, featuring two victories and one defeat, were underpinned by changes in personnel and the three games provided questions that Southgate must now turn into answers. Gareth Southgate […] READ MORE
Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai is emerging as one of the top young players in the world. The RB Salzburg player has been performing well for both club and country in 2020. If he continues on this path then he will most certainly be a star player in the near future. RB Salzburg’s Dominik Szoboszlai Continuing on […] READ MORE
Manchester United‘s Nemanja Matić has retired from international football, according to Serbian Outlet Mozza Sport. The report suggests he’s had a falling out with the Serbian FA over how certain things were handled. The national team coach insists the matter isn’t over, and that they will try to convince him to change his mind. Why Manchester […] READ MORE