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How History Turned England and Ireland Into Fierce Rivals

How History Turned England and Ireland Into Fierce Rivals

The football rivalry between England and the Republic of Ireland is not just about the game on the pitch; it is deeply intertwined with cultural an...
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The Highest-Paid Players at the 2026 World Cup

The Highest-Paid Players at the 2026 World Cup

When Portugal takes the field against the Democratic Republic of Congo on June 17, Cristiano Ronaldo will once again chase the biggest accolade that has eluded him throughout his illustrious career. The 41-year-old has represented his country five other times in the World Cup and has never been able to call himself a champion. But […]
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The “Learn Soccer History Here” Final Tier

The “Learn Soccer History Here” Final Tier

A fun, tier-based guide to the essential rules, tournaments, and tactical shifts that define the history of modern soccer.
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Why Spain’s Style Still Shapes How Fans Judge Great Teams

Why Spain’s Style Still Shapes How Fans Judge Great Teams

More than a decade after its peak, the possession-based “tiki-taka” philosophy of Spain’s golden era remains the ultimate yardstick for greatness in soccer.
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Ceri Holland Named LFC Women’s Player of the Season

Ceri Holland Named LFC Women’s Player of the Season

Welsh international Ceri Holland has won the 2025-26 Player of the Season Award for the 2025-26 season, with Beata Olsson and Fuka Nagano placing second and third. She had previously been named in the Player’s Player of the Season. The midfielder had 27 appearances in all competitions this season, recording four goals and eight assists. […]
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Konaté Opens Up About Playing Through Depression

Konaté Opens Up About Playing Through Depression

The player discusses playing through depression brought through grief from the passing of Diogo Jota and his own father.
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The “Shootout Hero Candidate” Goalkeeper Tier

The “Shootout Hero Candidate” Goalkeeper Tier

We rank the world's best goalkeepers in penalty shootouts, from mind-game masters to pure shot-stoppers. Who would you want facing a spot kick?
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On This Day (3rd June 1889): The Day Sunderland Found Tom Watson

On This Day (3rd June 1889): The Day Sunderland Found Tom Watson

It was on this day in 1889 that Sunderland appointed their most successful manager of all time — Tom Watson.
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Newcastle Set to Block Premier League Club’s Push for William Osula Tranfser

Newcastle Set to Block Premier League Club’s Push for William Osula Tranfser

Newcastle United are not planning to sell Will Osula this summer despite Aston Villa’s late interest in the striker after his late-season surge under Eddie Howe. Osula started the campaign behind Nick Woltemade in the pecking order, but he ended it as Newcastle’s most effective centre-forward. His recent run seems to have changed the Magpies’ […]
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The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur News and Links for Wednesday, June 3

The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur News and Links for Wednesday, June 3

Good morning everyone and welcome to the latest edition of Fitzie’s Film and TV Reviews, where your hoddler-in-chief reviews things he’s seen on both the big and small screens. We’ve got a good handful of movies and television programmes to catch up on since we last checked in. I would say most of the stuff […]
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Newcastle Makes Unique Everton Announcement

Newcastle Makes Unique Everton Announcement

Newcastle United have confirmed a late pre-season friendly against Everton as Eddie Howe’s side should be hitting their early-season peak and gearing up for the start of the 2026-27 Premier League season then. The Magpies announced the game on May 28, confirming they will travel to Edinburgh on Aug. 12. “Edinburgh awaits,” Newcastle United announced. […]
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Friday’s Everton News: Garner speaks out, Grealish and Jesus latest

Friday’s Everton News: Garner speaks out, Grealish and Jesus latest

Recapping all the Everton news from yesterday