Posts By Conor McKnight
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1.8KWorld Cup 2018Who’s Benefitted Most from Germany’s Early Exit?
With the conclusion of the group stages of the World Cup, the big talking points are the dramatic exit of current champions Germany and just how wide open the competition seems to be, with many of the ‘big teams’ failing to totally convince. Indeed for many pundits, including yours truly,...
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1.6KWorld Cup 2018How Germany Became the Most Consistent Force in Football
World Cups come and go, and the eyes of the footballing world invariably shift from one continent to another as the greatest show on Earth relocates on its four year cycle. It’s a cycle that famously mirrors the spirits of England fans, whose hopes rise to a crescendo of optimism...
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2.2K1FootballLa Liga or Premier League? The 2017/18 Team of the Season
As the European club football season has concluded, it’s the time when many pundits, including yours truly, pause to consider the state of the European game and ponder the eternal question – Which is the best league in Europe?
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2.2KFootballZlatan Ibrahimovic: Europe’s Loss is LA’s Gain
It was a script that could have been penned by a Hollywood screenwriter. LA Galaxy were 2-3 down to their local rivals Los Angeles FC, and turned to new signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic to come off the bench. Always a man for the grand gesture, Zlatan produced an Oscar-winning cameo to...
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1.7KChampions LeagueBusiness as Usual in the Round of 16
For many football aficionados, the Champions League only really begins with the knockout stages. While we may enjoy the odd great match in the group stages, it feels at times like a sideshow before the real business begins. This week saw the conclusion of the Round of 16, and, as in...
