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WhoScored 2020 Rewind: Calhanoglu one of Europe's top creative midfielders

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WhoScored 2020 Rewind: Calhanoglu one of Europe's top creative midfielders So far in our rundown of Europe's best players from 2020 we have focused on more defensive-minded players but that is all about to change. From here on out it's time to celebrate those that prefer attack over defence, starting with the best No.10s in world football from the last calendar year. As ev...

Football INDEX: Wonderkid being tracked by Manchester United on the rise

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 Football INDEX: Wonderkid being tracked by Manchester United on the rise Football INDEX is the world’s first football stock market where you can buy and sell shares in footballers with real money. Football INDEX offers fans a chance to bet on the future success of football players compared to the short-lived outcome of betting on football results. Intrigued by wh...

Player Focus: Messi & Ronaldo Can't Compete Among Best Free-Kick Takers

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Player Focus: Messi & Ronaldo Can't Compete Among Best Free-Kick Takers It took a wonderful first half save from Kasper Schmeichel to deny Zlatan Ibrahimovic from opening the scoring when Sweden hosted Denmark on Saturday evening. The hosts eventually ran out 2-1 victors, with Ibrahimovic netting the decisive goal from the spot, but had Schmeichel not been on his toes, ...

The 20 Highest Rated U21s in Europe's Top 5 Leagues - Part II

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The 20 Highest Rated U21s in Europe's Top 5 Leagues - Part II Following on from yesterday's look at the top rated under-21s in Europe's top 5 leagues last season, we complete the rundown by revealing the players ranked from 10 to 1.10. Jose Gaya (Valencia)Despite apparent interest from the likes of Real Madrid and Arsenal, Jose Gaya extended his contract with ...

Team Focus: Fatih Terim’s Transformation of the Turkish National Team

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Team Focus: Fatih Terim’s Transformation of the Turkish National Team The future looked bright for Turkish football following an unprecedented third-place finish at the 2002 World Cup. The nation was gripped with a mood of optimism and just six-years later Turkey went on to reach the semi-finals of the 2008 European Championships. However, dreams of achieving regular ...

Player Focus: 2009/10 Top-Rated Youngsters - Where Are They Now?

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Player Focus: 2009/10 Top-Rated Youngsters - Where Are They Now? Football scouts are charged with scouring the globe for the latest and greatest in talent each country has to offer. Particularly when it comes to youth, they can find the best value around and discover players worth investing in. So many youngsters are touted as the 'next big thing' and the vast pr...

Player Focus: Bundesliga Boast Impressive Teenage Six

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Player Focus: Bundesliga Boast Impressive Teenage Six In a week where the limelight was at its blinding brightest to focus on the match up between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, a familiar trend was playing out in the Bundesliga shadows. Across the country there were some star performances from a number of prodigious talents, and one only need co...