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“We were the pioneers of Jurgen Klopp’s gegenpressing philosophy. What he built at Dortmund and Liverpool, we were the architects” Demba Ba reveals the origin of Klopp’s ‘rock-and-roll football’ success story

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Jurgen Klopp’s so-called ‘heavy-metal’ football was an era-defining style of play. The German’s gegenpressing philosophy would become synonymous with relentless attacking play, first with Borussia Dortmund and then with Liverpool, but only after another Bundesliga side blazed an earlier trail. Hoffenheim had only just been promoted to Germany’s top flight in 2008, but their rapid … Read more

From washing dishes to World Cup hero: The epic story of England’s 1950 nemesis Joe Gaetjens

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June 29, 1950. A player with a broad grin on his face is being carried shoulder-high by a group of excited local fans in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. His name is Larry ‘Joe’ Gaetjens and his team, the United States of America, have just beaten England 1-0 in the group stage of the fourth edition of … Read more

Who Is Zico? The Story Behind Egypt’s World Cup Breakout Star

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For many Egyptians, the 2026 World Cup introduced a new name alongside Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush: Zico. Pyramids winger Mostafa Mohamed quickly become One of Egypt’s rising stars during the country’s historic run to the Round of 16, where he scored crucial goals and won praise for his performances on football’s biggest stage. But … Read more

Podcast tells full story of Northborough’s Mark ‘The Bird’ Fidrych

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Media Fiedrich captured the nation’s imagination in 1976 with quirks that were both endearing and original. Mark Fidrych’s labor of love on the mound as a Tigers starter in 1976 included actually working on the mound. Brett By Chad Finn July 4, 2026 | 5:22 pm 3 minutes to read There should be no need … Read more

Review: “The Music is Black, A British Story” at V&A East

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This landmark exhibition traces the emergence of eight genres of black British music – from British rock and funk to grime – while rooting them in centuries of diaspora history. Photograph: © David Barry/V&A A graffiti-covered piano played by the captivating 1950s pianist Winifred Atwell, the first black British artist to top the UK charts; … Read more

‘Such A Great Dude’ — Bijan Robinson Reveals the Story Behind His Close Bond With Brazilian World Cup Star Vinícius Júnior

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway across North America, and athletes from every corner of professional sports have been tuning in. NBA and NFL stars have attended the matches in the tournament, and the crossover between American sports and global football has been in the spotlight. One soccer superstar who has built connections across … Read more

A Revolution academy success story

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World Cup Bajraktarevic, whose professional career began with the revolution, is now a regular in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bosnian Esmir Bajraktarevic during a pre-World Cup friendly match against Panama on June 6. AP Photo/Jeff Roberson Izmir Bajraktarevic sparked a frenzy when Score the game winner in a penalty shootout against Italy in March to send … Read more

PORSHA WILLIAMS, YANDY SMITH AND TOYA JOHNSON, MCCLURE FAMILY ATTEND TOY STORY 5 SCREENING IN ATLANTA

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Several Atlanta celebrities and their kids stepped out this week for an advance screening of Toy Story 5 at Regal Atlantic Station. The family-friendly event brought out familiar faces including Porsha Williams and daughter Pilar, Yandy Smith and daughter Skylar, and Toya Johnson and daughter Reign. Hosted by Ami Dunni McClure and daughters Ava and … Read more

Toy Story 5: Celebrate the latest movie with new toys and gear inspired by the film’s magic

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As a participant in many affiliate programs, Localish will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below* This summer, Disney is bringing its unparalleled stories, experiences and products together in a way only Disney can. Blockbuster Summer is anchored by a host of highly anticipated titles: Lucasfilm’s The Mandalorian and Grogu, Pixar’s Toy … Read more

‘TOY STORY 5’ BRINGS WOODY, BUZZ, AND FEW NEW FACES BACK FOR A NEW ADVENTURE

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Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the rest of the gang are heading back to theaters this summer. More than 30 years after the original Toy Story introduced audiences to a world where toys come to life when humans aren’t looking, Disney and Pixar are returning with Toy Story 5, the latest installment in the beloved franchise. … Read more