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A selection of FirstTouch's best football writing, brought to you by emerging journalists, collaborators, and fans.
Hazard, Griezmann, De Jong, Vinicius: What's in store for the next era of El Clásico?
Same old destiny changing El Clásico, the best of rivalries but new season and definitely new faces. Hazard to rival Messi? Or should we just look at the exciting youth talents of Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior, Frenkie de Jong, Junior Firpo amongst others? Yes, it’s about that Real Madrid & Barcelona clash but with the ability to decide the fate of the La Liga title or any other top flight titles. All we can is, popcorn please!
UCL Review: Why Liverpool got blanked in Spain and Barcelona battered in England
A tale of two tales. Here is a review of how Messi pick-pocketed Liverpool and the Reds in turn completing a miraculous comeback against the Blaugrana on their way to the 2018/19 UEFA Champions League final in Madrid.
Four things to look out for in the Champions League semis
All of football’s “Houdini,” the underdog that has become the big dog, gritty Spurs and the African flanked Merseyside Reds are on show in the UEFA Champions League semis. It doesn’t get better than this!
FT World Cup 2018: Live From Russia - Messi vs Iceland
Messi Day, Thunderclaps, and the ultimate trolls. Game 2 had it all!
Africa’s Best Footballing Moments in 2017
This digest summarizes the most memorable moments in the year as far as African football is concerned, with of course one or two special highlights from around the world. The dominance of Mohamed Salah is captured, Kaka’s career regurgitated, Cameroon’s African triumph recognized amongst many other ground breaking stories of 2017.