A win against Manchester United for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal show that the Spaniard was already imposing a much-welcome structure and order to proceedings
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Nagendra Prasad Sarbadhikari – The first visionary of Indian football
Two of Eastern India’s best known educational institutions, Hare School and Hindu College (present Presidency…
We need to talk about the Granit Xhaka incident
There is a video on the internet, titled The horribly slow murderer with the extremely…
Art and Football in Bilbao – Goal by Aduriz
On the first match of what is to be his final season in the Spanish top division, Aritz Aduriz was supposed to present a picture of a veteran who’ll soon bid his farewell. He chose to author a spectacle instead.
AC Milan and the unravelling of a season in one match
Gennaro Gattuso knew how difficult the 2018/19 season would be just 90 minutes into it.…
Ajax and The Class of 2019
What if it was all a dream? The so-called Class of 2019. The summer visits…
This Time Will Be Different! – Chelsea Season Preview 2019/20
We are on the brink of another season. May seems like an era ago. Since…
The rebuild déjà vu – Manchester United Season Preview 2019/20
European football’s annual reset button is upon us. New kits are being released and fantasy…
Analysis Paralysis – Football’s dying aspect of fun
The best way to ruin a movie is to watch it with someone who works…
Analysing Venezuela’s Copa Campaign: A Missed Opportunity but Greater Times Await
“We’re in the middle of a ‘generational renovation,’” Ruben Villavicencio, executive president of the Venezuelan…
From Sapri with a False Name – A Tale of Football, Salerno, and Heritage
Salernitano Raimundo Bisogno was born and raised in a small fishing town in the Italian…
The nice guy who could mess you up – Farewell, Aaron Ramsey
April and May 2019 saw the finales for Game of Thrones and Marvel Phase 3,…
Football and the Global South: A future behind closed doors?
In a contemporary sense, the Global South, often referred to countries that emerged out of…
Jóvenes – Where Are Venezuela’s Golden U20 Generation Now?
With the 22nd edition of the FIFA U20 Men’s World Cup approaching, it is time…
At Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, there’s place for everyone
At the Wanda Metropolitano, well after the final whistle, after the medals had been presented…
FP In The Stands: The ice and fire of the Stadin Derby
The distinct sounds of chanting could be heard from afar as I approached the Telia…
Eden, You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go
Artists are rarely straightforward and forthcoming about their work. Bob Dylan’s 15th studio album Blood…
The Oranje Dream: Ajax’s conquest of Madrid
Writer’s Note: This article was written preceding Ajax’s two-legged triumph over Juventus. I hope you…
Spotlight – The constant scrutiny of youngsters in English football
When Declan Rice scored against Newcastle United, the first thing he did was put his…
Football for Everyone?
Football is not for everyone. We do not all get an equal share of the…