A superb strike from Wieke Kaptein secured an opening-night win for Chelsea after an encouraging attacking display. New arrival Melvine Malard impressed during her scheduled 45-minute outing, while Alyssa Thompson produced a dynamic performance that highlighted what she could bring in her second campaign at Stamford Bridge. With Ellie Carpenter operating behind Thompson, Chelsea’s right […]
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His experience in Rome has been dramatically different from his spell at Villa. The 27-year-old recorded 10 goals and two assists in 46 appearances for the Premier League side. Since moving to Roma, he has already produced 21 goals and three assists across only 25 games. His scoring frequency has risen considerably, improving from one […]
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“Man-to-man pressing has grown increasingly prominent during the past five or six years,” Kane explains. “European football demands physical strength, while elite sides aim to regain possession high up the pitch. They rely on their defenders and midfielders to mark opponents individually and come out on top in their duels.” In response to this development, […]
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Opening La Liga fixture: Alaves against Getafe, Saturday 15 August, 18:30 (BST) Few could have predicted Jose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid, 13 years after his first tenure as manager came to an end. The arrival of Kylian Mbappe in 2024 led many to believe Real would control both La Liga and the Champions League. […]
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