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Cesc Fabregas vs Marco Verratti: Head-to-head interview

We are a bit late to this (by about 48 hours), but the quality of this head-to-head interview and the sheer concept of it was far too brilliant to ignore. PUMA came up with a fascinating ploy to promote the UEFA Champions League tie between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, using two of their prime brand ambassadors, pitting them head-to-head.

But rather than a football related challenge, PSG’s…

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Messi, Bale, Suarez, Benzema and more in latest Game Day Plus episode

Adidas’ #ThereWillBeHaters campaign, and their YouTube show ‘Game Day Plus’ merged for the first episode of 2015 (7th in all), combining the two for a quality video.

Superstars Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez, Karim Benzema and Luis Suarez all briefly appear sharing their opinion on ‘haters’ — opposition fans and…

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Sergio Aguero vs David Villa: Blindfolded Penalty Shootout

The acquisition of football club’s across the map by Abu Dhabi United Group, who first came to the fore-front in the sport with their takeover of Manchester City, has not only benefited their aims of tapping into newer markets, but also presented the opportunity for collaboration between clubs.

The latest in what may become a…

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Everything you need to know about the 2015 Copa Libertadores (Part 2)

*NEW* // Everything you need to know about the 2015 Copa Libertadores (Part 2) // (by @tomrobbo89)

Tom Robinson provides a comprehensive look ahead to the 2015 Copa Libertadores, with information on everything you need to know about the competition.

READ: Part 1 of the Copa Libertadores 2015 Review.

GROUP 5: ZAMORA (VEN), MONTEVIDEO WANDERERS (URU), BOCA JUNIORS (ARG), PALESTINO (CHI)

Having qualified thanks to a farcical play-off against Velez that shouldn’t have been played in the first…

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Everything you need to know about the 2015 Copa Libertadores (Part 1)

*NEW* // Everything you need to know about the 2015 Copa Libertadores (Part 1) // (by @tomrobbo89)

Tom Robinson provides a comprehensive look ahead to the 2015 Copa Libertadores, with information on everything you need to know about the competition.

With the last of the group spots now finalised, the 56th edition of the Copa Libertadores – South America’s equivalent of the Champions League – properly gets underway this week and, as ever, it promises to be full of drama, excitement and…

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Talent Radar Young Players Team of the Week #18 : Raphael Varane and Marco Verratti Feature

*NEW* Talent Radar Young Players Team of the Week #18 : Raphael Varane and Marco Verratti Feature (by @ArnabRay21)

A regular feature on our website is the Talent Radar Team of the Week with the best young players compiled into an XI from across Europe’s top six leagues. You can read this for all details on Talent Radar, who is eligible under it and what else we publish within this feature.

Mattia Perin | Genoa | Italy | 22 | Goalkeeper: Genoa took on Hellas Verona as they continued their quest for European…

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Scout Report | Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg : Bayern’s Talented Young Dane

*NEW* // Scout Report | Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg : Bayern’s Talented Young Dane (by @rafachidazz)

It’s almost no surprise that Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has failed to gain a regular spot in a Bayern team filled with immense talent, failing to shackle the likes of Phillip Lahm and Xabi Alonso. Despite Bayern Munich rotating their starting 11 so frequently, for players like Hojbjerg it is far from easy to maintain a first team spot at an elite club like Bayern.

Who is Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg?

Hojb…

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Alvaro Morata: A player for now, not just the future?

*NEW* // Alvaro Morata: A player for now, not just the future (by @StephenScouted)

Real Madrid youth product Alvaro Morata moved from the Spanish capital to Turin this past summer with a hefty price tag that has received contrasting opinions. Stephen Ganavas talks about how Morata isn’t just an investment for the future but is more than capable of producing performances right away.

Alvaro Morata has been dealt his fair share of criticism after his €20m move to Juventus from…

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U-23 Tactical Player Reports: Bengaluru FC 2-0 Shillong Lajong

*NEW* // U-23 Tactical Player Reports: Bengaluru FC 2-0 Shillong Lajong // by @ArnabRay21 & @SamiFaizullah

I-League clubs are required to have at least 1 U-23 player in the starting line-up and 2 in the squad. While this may be perceived as a bane by club managers who would rather focus on playing their strongest XI, it ensures an emphasis on acquisition and development of India’s young footballers. This week’s edition focuses on Shankar Sampingiraj, Rupert Nongrum, and Joseph Lalfakzuala.

  Shankar…

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2015 Sudamericano U20 Review: Correa inspires Argentina to the title

*NEW* 2015 Sudamericano U20 Review: Correa inspires Argentina to the title (by @tomrobbo89)

The 2015 South American Youth Football Championship was hosted in Uruguay this year and it was Argentina who stood as winners, with Columbia as runners-up.

Having suffered an ignominious early exit on home soil two years ago, Argentina returned to form to capture their first Sudamericano U20 title in 12 years. The Albicelestecruised through a relatively kind first group stage before topping the…

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Euro 2012: Croatia 0-1 Spain | Epitome of the Control of the Game

*NEW* // Euro 2012: Croatia 0-1 Spain | Epitome of the Control of the Game (by @GregLeaFootball)

Spain’s national team dominated the world for a prolonged period of time with their style of play, controlling both offensive and defensive phases of the game via possession of the ball. Greg Lea brings up a page from the Euro 2012 when Spain faced Croatia and uses this to highlight their command over the game.

“What’s the solution [to teams who sit deep and defend against Spain]? Think quickly,…

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Abou Diaby: Has Wenger's Faith Been Stretched?

*NEW* // Abou Diaby: Has Wenger's Faith Been Stretched? (by @redkopmersey)

Arsenal have been questioned about the extraordinarily high number of injuries they have had over the years and that injury list seemed to have Abou Diaby’s name pinned to it. Karthik Ramakrishnan throws light on the Frenchman’s time at the London club and questions how far he can stretch Arsene Wenger’s faith.

Abou Diaby is 28 years old. A lanky French midfielder, he joined Premier League…

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MLS: Where Money Doesn't Always Buy Happiness

*NEW* // MLS: Where Money Doesn't Always Buy Happiness (by @jsigal4)

While the rest of the football world is spiraling in the money game, America’s Major League Soccer proves that having a lot of money doesn’t always bring you success. Jonathan Sigal proves his point in the article that follows.

In many of the top leagues throughout the world there usually are a few teams that fans can bet on finishing near the top of the table. In the English Premier League,…

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Weighing Louis van Gaal's Striking Options

*NEW* // Weighing Louis van Gaal's Striking Options (by @_Utd_Tom_)

Much has been spoken about who would be the privileged one to spearhead Manchester United’s attack this season. With Robin van Persie slowly letting time catch up to him, youth academy product James Wilson having a go, loanee, Radamel Falcao being the inbound big name this past summer and captain Wayne Rooney also a part of the cards, the Dutch manager has quite the decision to make.

The most…

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Indian Football Column: BFC's first competitive Asian outing, Pune's defeat and more

*NEW* // Indian Football Column: BFC's first competitive Asian outing, Pune's defeat and more (by @AlshaarK)

A new feature on this website is the introduction of weekly & fortnightly columns focusing on various leagues, countries and regions across the World. Alshaar Khan analyses and gives his opinion here on the talking points in Indian football.

  The past week was devoid of too many goals for the I-league outfits. But this, by no standards, means that there was any lack of action. Bengaluru FC…

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Tactical Analysis: Lyon 1-1 PSG | Spoils Shared at the Stade de Gerland

*NEW* // Tactical Analysis: Lyon 1-1 PSG | Spoils Shared at the Stade de Gerland (by @Hamoudi_LFC8)

    Lyon may have dominated the French domestic scene in the noughties but times have changed and it has been PSG who’ve been the team to beat in the recent past. Lyon though have found the consistency they’ve been looking for since the turn of the decade and are right in the middle of a title race. To examine their credentials stood defending Champions PSG .

Lyon 1-1 PSG

Lyon:Lopes; Jallet,…

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Tactical Analysis: Tottenham 2-1 Arsenal | Kane makes the difference in a competitive derby

*NEW* // Tactical Analysis: Tottenham 2-1 Arsenal | Kane makes the difference (by @VishalNPatel7)

The 7th of February will be remembered at the end of the season as an important day for football, what with the sheer number of big games and derby matches on show. Fans had a ball with all the action on show. The day kicked off with Tottenham Hotspur entertaining their big London rivals, Arsenal.

The atmosphere at White Hart Lane was charged, with fans looking to give their side any possible…