The Ballon d’Or: Prestige, Politics, and the Price of Individual Glory
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Few trophies in football carry the aura of the Ballon d’Or. Since its creation in 1956 by France Football,…
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Aston Villa Confirm Departure of Monchi
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Monchi, Aston Villa's President of Football Operations has left the club. He joined from Sevilla in the summer…
Xavi's prediction about Dembélé
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During his tenure at FC Barcelona, Xavi Hernández placed strong emphasis on the academy, promoting and giving confidence to players…
Wolves vs Everton: Carabao Cup third round preview
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After a brutal start to the Premier League, with five straight defeats for the first time in the club'…
“The Ball is in the Court of the City Council”- Joan Laporta awaiting first occupancy License for Spotify Camp Nou return
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In an interview with RAC 1’s ‘El Món’ programme, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta addressed the long-awaited reopening of…
Ronan Kpakio Seals 4-Year Contract Extension
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Cardiff City’s promising young right-back Ronan Kpakio has secured his future with the Bluebirds by signing a new contract…
Isaak Davies Seals 4-Year Contract Extension
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Cardiff City forward Isaak Davies has secured his long-term future with the Bluebirds, signing a new four-year contract that will…
Cardiff City Stun Premier League Burnley in Carabao Cup
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Cardiff City produced one of their finest performances in recent memory, defeating Premier League side Burnley 2-1 at Turf Moor…
Liverpool's response after Mohamed Salah misses out on Ballon d'Or
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Salah finishes fourth in Ballon d'Or rankings
Mohamed Salah narrowly missed out on a place in the top…
What Were We Worried About?
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As away days go, they don't get much more satisfying than Leeds' trip to Molineux on Saturday…
"It's sad watching him" - Troy Deeney delivers brutal verdict on West Ham player
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Callum Wilson’s arrival at West Ham has been mixed so far. The transfer was heavily criticised by some supporters…
"What you dream of" - George Brown Reacts to Championship Debut
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George Brown could hardly hide his emotions as he sprinted towards the Sheffield Wednesday supporters in the away end at…
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