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FIFA’s battle to win over top clubs ahead of the revamped 2021 Club World Cup
A 24-team Club World Cup slated for 2021 seems exciting for soccer fans around the world, but there’s something else in the water.
Are we witnessing the resurgence of the Italian Serie A?
Familiar with the Premier League’s “Big 6?” Well, Italy actually have a “Big 8”and you would be surprised what they have been up to and how much damage they can do on the biggest European football stage, the UEFA Champions League. Could glory really make its way back to Italy?
The pursuit of justice for racial abuse on Kalidou Koulibaly continues
Arguably the best center back in the world currently, Koulibaly has more than just his career development to focus on. As a subject of racial abuse in the Italian Serie A, he faces no easy task in dealing with the emotions that come with all that. But alas, he is not alone. Friends and fans from the Premier League and Africa are all behind the Senegalese international.
Pep’s oiled City machine is not too far from being Europe’s best
Manchester City may just win the EPL title again or even grab a UEFA champions league trophy. They are looking a team.
FT English Premier League Preview: Can Salah replicate his form from last season?
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring the first goal with Roberto Firmino during the Quarter Final Second Leg match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on April 10, 2018 in Manchester, England.
Abroad: Latest instalment of the Salah show, a dozen club accolades
"I always try to score to help the team to get the points"
Pique talks about his rocky relationship with Pep
Pique opens up about his ups and downs with Guardiola
Xavi shares some of his footballing genius
One of the best midfielders of all time reveals some insight on how he processes the game
UEFA Champions League draw could bring out explosive matches
Potential eye-catching matches
Impact of Football on Fans
This article takes a look at the emotions evoked by the sport to the fans who watch the UEFA Champions League tournament. It gives example of different scenarios that teams find themselves in and how that impacts their audience.