Bale at The Bernabeu: A Hero Never Truly Loved
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Bale at The Bernabeu: A Hero Never Truly Loved

From Champions League heroics to being sidelined and scapegoated, Gareth Bale’s journey at Real Madrid is a tale of brilliance overshadowed by a broken relationship, media storms, and a club that never truly embraced its unlikely superstar. Given the Welshman’s impeccable form for Tottenham Hotspur, it wasn’t a huge shock when Real Madrid went all…

The Shock of Gibraltar: Celtic’s Defeat to Lincoln Red Imps
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The Shock of Gibraltar: Celtic’s Defeat to Lincoln Red Imps

Some defeats are painful. Some are humiliating. And then there is The Shock of Gibraltar. Where Celtic’s 1–0 loss to the Lincoln Red Imps in July 2016, a result so bizarre it’s still muttered about with a mix of disbelief and wincing humour across pubs in Glasgow. It wasn’t just a loss for Celtic; it…

Ruben Amorim’s Tactical Shift Gives United Hope Before Europa League Final
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Ruben Amorim’s Tactical Shift Gives United Hope Before Europa League Final

What lessons can be learnt from a defeat that doesn’t alter the standings but stirs emotions within? For Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United, at Stamford Bridge, it wasn’t points or pride they walked away with, but something rarer this season: belief. Perhaps they even had a plan in mind. Ruben Amorim’s side once again came away…

Francisco Trincão: Unlocking his Potential in Portugal
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Francisco Trincão: Unlocking his Potential in Portugal

It has been eight years since Benfica claimed their fourth consecutive league title. Since then, no team has managed to win back-to-back championships in Portugal’s top flight, with Benfica, Porto and Sporting vying for supremacy. However, that may be set to change very soon with Sporting on track to claim yet another championship. But if…

Cork City v St Patrick’s Athletic Match Preview
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Cork City v St Patrick’s Athletic Match Preview

Friday night’s game at Turner’s Cross will see a face-off between two teams experiencing very contrasting fortunes as second from top St Pats take on second from bottom Cork City. Steven Kenny’s title-chasers travel to Leeside in decent form following four wins from their last six and a credible point last time out against champions…

Aleksa Damjanovic
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Meet Aleksa Damjanović: Crvena Zvezda’s & Serbia’s Next Big Thing

Aleksa Damjanović is emerging as Serbia’s next great forward talent. Serbian football boasts a grandiose history that has deep roots in the country’s cultural heritage. Countless legendary players have emerged from the Serbian SuperLiga, Dejan Stanković and Nemanja Vidić being two exceptional examples that contributed much to the decoration of Balkan club football and the…