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AS Roma – Internazionale: Hexes, Hold-Ups And Third Man Habits (2-2)

September 20, 2026 Free No Comments

Not many opponents bring an archetypal Inter performance to life quite like a Gasperini team. Roma rode these extreme game states in their favor when Manu Koné repeated the same trick, only for Intern...

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Sassuolo – Juventus: Spalletti Scorned From A Former Student (3-2)

September 14, 2026 Italy No Comments

Alberto Aquilani knows all about midfielders charging ahead of a dropping striker. Once part of Luciano Spalletti's 4-6-0 system, he watched fellow Romans show for the ball, whilst others sprinted int...

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Internazionale – Napoli: Chivu Gets His Big Win (3-2)

September 6, 2026 Italy No Comments

The Scudetto was impressive, but Cristian Chivu still has a point to prove in managing the big games. One victory will not resolve these questions, especially in the crazy context of this result. Howe...

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Napoli – Como: Cescbomb Turns Como On (1-2)

August 31, 2026 Italy No Comments

Como picked up where they left off. Despite a close margin in both goals and expected goals, Como were head and shoulders above a Napoli team with no sense of direction, even if they were afforded som...

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Torino – AC Milan: Amorim Begins The Road To Redemption (1-2)

August 24, 2026 Italy No Comments

There have always been parallels between AC Milan and Manchester United. Both reference devils, both enjoyed distinct spells of success in the sixties and nineties and are recognizable in red and blac...

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Spain – Belgium: Olmo In The Middle, Final Four Official (2-1)

July 11, 2026 Free No Comments

The final ride for Belgium’s golden generation has been ridden. Spain marches on into the semi-finals. A late winner was required, but the story of the game was the effectiveness of the Spanish buildu...

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Belgium – Senegal: The Unlikeliest Of Comebacks (3-2)

July 2, 2026 Free No Comments

Hooking off your two best attackers, two teammates arguing on the pitch and two goals down with five minutes left, Belgium looked done. However, Senegal’s own insecurities would bleed out at the worst...

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New Zealand – Belgium: Kiwis Chewed By Belgians Sweet Tooth (1-5)

June 27, 2026 Free No Comments

Belgium entered the final group stage game in critical condition. By the end of it, they restored faith in their World Cup campaign through more accessible underlaps, a balance between the double pivo...

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Belgium – Iran: A Blockade And Passing Problems Places Belgium On The Timer (0-0)

June 22, 2026 Free No Comments

Belgium is on the verge of exiting the World Cup early after the same issues appeared. On this occasion, Iran defended deeper with excellent organization, whilst Belgium flies the flag for one of the ...

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Belgium – Egypt: The First Transitional Game Of The Tournament? (1-1)

June 16, 2026 Free No Comments

Belgium and Egypt went through all the phases. Egypt was the more proactive team, with Hossam Hassan making a bold call with Mohamed Salah, before Belgium bored with poor buildup play. In the second h...

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