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2019 WWC, Africa, Culture, Featured, FirstTouch, Football News Margaret Mandeya 2019 WWC, Africa, Culture, Featured, FirstTouch, Football News Margaret Mandeya

Is VAR a superhero or a villain in the future of global football?

Even after having a major run out in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, VAR looked all new during the women’s world cup and particularly the Copa America, dishing out some fresh controversies. Even Messi came out a supposed victim of the technology more than once. But what is it really to global football, a friend or a foe?

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2019 WWC, Africa, Featured, Football News Dennis Takaendesa 2019 WWC, Africa, Featured, Football News Dennis Takaendesa

2019 WWC Review: Five Breakout Stars of the Tournament (Stars of the future)

A 23-year-old all-time top goal scorer for her nation, two young midfield maestros who seemingly drink ice for breakfast, an audacious forward who is in the top 0.01% when it comes to dribbles and tricks, and finally an explosive African queen, the face of the continent’s football both now and in the near future. They are all here. Our fast five of all the breakout stars at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

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