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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 World Cup 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 World Cup 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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Paris Saint-Germain – Arsenal: One Finds The Risk, The Other Is Reluctant (1-1, 4-3 On Penalties)

May 31, 2026 Champions League No Comments

A Champions League final that can be summarized by risk. Luis Enrique found a solution to Paris Saint-Germain’s first-half problems, even if they were not at their creative peaks. Mikel Arteta struggl...

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AC Milan – Cagliari: An Embarrassing Indictment Of The Allegri Approach (1-2)

May 25, 2026 Italy No Comments

A win was all that was needed for AC Milan to put a turbulent few months behind them. Instead, Cagliari showcased the limitations, structural flaws and shortcomings of the Allegri approach, which saw ...

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Juventus – Fiorentina: Violence Of La Viola Leaves Champions League Hopes Purple (0-2)

May 17, 2026 Italy No Comments

Since the appointment of Luciano Spalletti, Juventus had blossomed into one of Serie A’s attractive teams. Another season of Champions League football looked set, only for stumbles to lead to a comple...

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Parma – AS Roma: Dreams Dwindle Before An Incredible Roman Revival (2-3)

May 10, 2026 Italy No Comments

Last-minute VAR fiascos are not just exclusive to crucial Premier League fixtures. Dreams of the Champions League looked dead when Parma went into the lead with three minutes left, only for an incredi...

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Bologna – AS Roma: Maverick Malen Spearheads A Roman Recovery (0-2)

April 26, 2026 Italy No Comments

Calcio came back in the form of off-the-field drama, and AS Roma had been at the center of it. Gian Piero Gasperini has had plenty to say in terms of the club's recruitment, but nobody could falter th...

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Aston Villa – Bologna: Reverse Fullbacks, Reverse Effect (4-0)

April 17, 2026 Europa League No Comments

Vincenzo Italiano kept his cards close. Not many drastic changes to the starting eleven, but it became clear when the fullbacks had swapped sides from the first leg. Whether it was for better tracking...

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Author: Joel Parker