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World cup story : Why Raymond Domenech Is the Worst Manager in the History of the French National Team
For six years, France had Raymond Domenech as its manager. Six long years in which his greatest achievement may have been uniting the entire country against him. Even today, his…
The greatest World Cup final of all time : 1970, 1986, or 2022 ?
Three finals. Three generations. Three arguments. Which one truly stands alone as the greatest match in soccer history? The World Cup final is the most watched soccer match on the…
How the LA Galaxy built the first MLS dynasty
Star power, smart management, and a relentless winning culture. Here is how the LA Galaxy became the most successful club in MLS history. Every sport has its dynasty. The New…
Top 5 most underrated players of the 2000s
While Ronaldo and Messi dominated the headlines, these five players were quietly doing things that deserved way more recognition. The 2000s were one of the richest decades in soccer history.…
Top 5 players who never won the World Cup but deserved to
The World Cup is the ultimate prize in soccer. These five legends gave everything they had and never got to lift the trophy. Winning the World Cup is the dream…
Why the 2006 World Cup was the most dramatic tournament in history
Zidane. The headbutt. Italy’s penalties. The last great World Cup before the era of data and pragmatism took over. Here is why Germany 2006 still stands alone. Every generation has…
Top 5 best foreign players to ever play in MLS
MLS has attracted some of the biggest names in world soccer over the years. Here are the five foreign players who made the biggest impact on American soil. Major League…
The rivalry nobody talks about : NYCFC vs NY Red Bulls
Two clubs. One city. A rivalry that deserves way more attention than it gets. New York is the biggest city in the United States. It has two NFL teams, two…
Top 5 worst transfers in Premier League history
Some clubs paid a fortune for players who delivered absolutely nothing. Here are the five most painful, baffling, and downright embarrassing transfer disasters in Premier League history. The Premier League…
The Crash of the Zidane’s generation : France’s world cup 2002 disaster
Zidane, Henry, Barthez, Thuram, and Desailly. The mere mention of those names takes you back to a golden era, one that can rival the current dominance of the French national…