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Barcelona Have Hit Rock Bottom: The Steep Road

Barcelona Have Hit Rock Bottom: The Steep Road

Posted by | Aug 18, 2020 | , , | 0 |

Reading Time: 2 minutesLast Friday, Spanish-side Barcelona have finally reached rock bottom, conceding eight goals in 90 minutes to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter finals.  This leaves manager Quique Setien to suffer from the same fate Ernesto Valverde did only in January: a sacking. Despite Valverde winning a few trophies, neither carried on the Barcelona name.  To the trained eye, it has been a long time coming. There have been a few tell-tale moments in Barca’s downfall within the past two years. One of the first moments was the horrendous loss to Roma in the second leg...

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What The Manchester City Ruling Means For European Football

What The Manchester City Ruling Means For European Football

Posted by | Jul 13, 2020 | , , , | 0 |

Reading Time: 2 minutesRecently, Manchester City had their two-year Champions league ban reversed. Originally, the ban came as Manchester City was accused, and largely thought to be guilty, of breaching UEFA’s Financial Fair Play rules. The main rule in question was the mandate that all teams must break even on the season. Man City was said to have manipulated contracts and agents to reduce their said spending, allowing them to spend more and still “break-even”.  Upon receiving their ban, they almost immediately appealed, hiring very skilled lawyers in the process. The final outcome was $12.5 million dollars in fines,...

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How The NFL Should Move Forward Regarding DeSean Jackson’s Anti-Semitic Comments

How The NFL Should Move Forward Regarding DeSean Jackson’s Anti-Semitic Comments

Posted by | Jul 10, 2020 | , , | 0 |

Reading Time: 2 minutesOn Tuesday of this week, DeSean Jackson made a surprising post, to say the least. He shared an image on Instagram that was blatantly anti-Semitic. The quote it depicted, falsely attributed to Hitler, explained that white Jews have a plot to extort America and that they plan for world domination.  This post has obviously been seen as offensive by many people. At the forefront of the commotion, is the Jewish community demanding Jackson be reprimanded for his actions. However, in stark contrast to the Drew Brees incident, players in the NFL have largely been silent.  The...

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Breaking Down the Race for the Top Premier League Table Slots

Breaking Down the Race for the Top Premier League Table Slots

Posted by | Jul 7, 2020 | , | 0 |

Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter a one-hundred day hiatus, arguably soccer’s most popular league is back. The English Premier league has returned right where it left off. Each year, the league is deemed the most exciting due to its competitive nature throughout the table. This year is no exception. For the 2019/’20 season, many fans were disheartened with the top-table title race. By Christmas, Liverpool was on track to win the title in March, the quickest in history. Though in February, they suffered a shock defeat from bottom-table Watford. From this game on, fans were reminded just how notoriously unpredictable...

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How The MLS is Set Up for Future Success with their Return to Play

How The MLS is Set Up for Future Success with their Return to Play

Posted by | Jul 6, 2020 | , , | 0 |

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe MLS is one of the first American-based sports leagues to start up again through the pandemic. The games return on July 8th with the standings still fresh. Contrary to most soccer accounts’ Instagram comments, the MLS is a league all fans should be excited for.  American soccer supporters should begin to feel less distant when comparing themselves to their European counterparts because the MLS has promise of its own.   What is most promising is its setting: America. Ambition is the biggest factor. Fans need to win. Players need to succeed. In America, ambition is bred. ...

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