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A selection of FirstTouch's best football writing, brought to you by emerging journalists, collaborators, and fans.
Why a Hazard move to Real Madrid makes sense this summer
The Garden of Eden in West London’s Stamford Bridge could very soon have to let go of the talisman. Belgium’s captain who recently wore his 100th cap for the country is tipped to join record Champions League winners, Real Madrid. The move just makes sense.
Mbwana Samatta is carrying Tanzania's torch in Europe
He is the first ever Tanzanian to play European football but is already creating the stuff of a legend. Averaging a goal in every Belgian Pro League match, topping the charts and helping Genk to a possible league title, Samatta is writing new history for Tanzanians. The CAF Champions league winner means business.
Romelu Lukaku - "The Belgian of Congolese descent"
With over 100 Premier League goals to his name, Belgium’s record goal scorer has had a life and career full of goals. Check out motivates the man who leads the line for Belgium and Manchester United.
Post-Ronaldo Real Madrid: Can they compete?
Without the 40 goals a season forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, should you still have your money on Real Madrid to win something between La Liga, the UEFA Champions League or any silverware at all?
FT World Cup 2018: Tunisia goes down hard but they go down swinging
Tunisia are all but eliminated from the World Cup 2018 after a 5-2 defeat to Belgium.