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‘Losing top quality like Rodri when you’re challenging for the Premier League is a huge blow to Manchester City’ Clinton Morrison explains the lasting impact of one of this summer’s most high-profile transfers

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The big transfer news this week concerns Rodri’s move to Barcelona being confirmed. It was inevitable, and with only a year left in his contract at the age of 30, it was a good piece of business for Manchester City. But to lose a top-quality player like that when you want to be challenging for … Read more

“People said I looked like I was gliding when I played; that was thanks to the dance training” – Georgi Kinkladze explains the unusual secret behind his Premier League stardom

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Becoming a professional footballer requires you to take full advantage of any point of difference you can possibly find – and proficiency in another sport can be a huge asset. Peter Schmeichel attributes his famous starfish sprawl to his handball background. Petr Cech believes playing as a goalie in ice hockey prepared him well for … Read more

“I fell in love with Aston Villa watching clips of English football on TV in the early ’80s – I promised my son I’d get a Villa tattoo when they won promotion in 2019” Gianluca Pagliuca explains his love for Aston Villa

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Gianluca Pagliuca is synonymous with Italian football, with the former Sampdoria and Inter goalkeeper most famous for his exploits with Italy during the 1994 World Cup. But despite spending his whole career playing in his homeland, there is a special place in the Bologna-born stopper’s heart for one English club. During his career, Pagliuca came … Read more

Robert Lewandowski Explains Why Lamine Yamal Did Not Perform His Best With Spain

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Former Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has explained why Lamine Yamal was unable to produce his absolute best form during Spain’s triumph at the 2026 World Cup. The teenage prodigy entered the tournament following a lengthy injury layoff, but the Polish veteran praised his former team-mate’s crucial contribution to La Roja’s victory. Injury Hinders Teenage Prodigy … Read more

Dietmar Hamann Explains Why Title Race Has Moved In Favor Of Liverpool Fc After Man City’s ‘heartbreaking’ Champions League Exit

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Dietmar Hamann explains why title race has moved in favor of Liverpool Fc after Man City’s ‘heartbreaking’ Champions League exit Liverpool legend Dietmar Hamann says Man City boss Pep Guardiola is going to have a hard time with the cityzen’s morale following their Champions League defeat against Real Madrid. Hamann spoke about the game, claiming … Read more

‘Was Destroying Me’ – Aryna Sabalenka Explains Why Yelling and Throwing Rackets Are Essential to Her Game

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Aryna Sabalenka has never been one to hide her emotions on the court, often laying her frustration bare when matches aren’t going her way. However, rather than viewing her emotional outbursts and racket smashes as a weakness, the world No. 1 considers them an important release that helps her reset mentally. Predict every match of … Read more

Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

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health Now, researchers better understand why even a mildly annoying itch can set you into a cycle of itching and scratching if you give in. A mosquito feeds on a technician at the Salt Lake City Mosquito Control District on July 26, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Baumer, File) AP By Laurent Neergaard, … Read more

‘I’m Still Keeping an Eye on That Possibility’ — NFL Insider Explains Why Raiders Could Still Trade Maxx Crosby

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The trade that fell apart. That was one of the biggest storylines of the NFL offseason, when Maxx Crosby was on the verge of leaving the Las Vegas Raiders for the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for two first-round picks. However, fate had other plans, as the Ravens eventually backed out of the deal, and the … Read more

A’Shawn Robinson Explains Why Todd Bowles’ Bucs Defense Fits Him Perfectly

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After 10 NFL seasons spent learning multiple defensive systems, A’Shawn Robinson believes head coach Todd Bowles’ defense might be the most aggressive fit yet for his versatile skill set. With OTAs underway, the veteran defensive tackle discussed his thoughts on playing in Bowles’ scheme and how the young players in the front seven are coming … Read more

Longtime NBA Photographer Nathaniel S. Butler Explains How He Sees Basketball

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The Defector basketball chat was captivated by a sequence of artfully stage-lit photos in Game 1 of the Knicks-Sixers playoff series at Madison Square Garden. They were the work of Nathaniel S. Butler, senior official photographer for the NBA. Butler has shot the league from up close for over 40 years, from the era of … Read more