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Top 5 soccer careers cut short too early
Five soccer careers cut short too early, from Marco van Basten to a US striker whose rise ended in seconds. The saddest what ifs in the game.
Jeremy Jacquet : a special defender
At just 20 years old, Jérémy Jacquet has already enjoyed a meteoric rise. Developed at Stade Rennais, the center back spent time at Clermont before establishing himself in Ligue 1…
How Rodri could fit into Flick’s Barcelona
If Rodri’s move to Barcelona were to become a reality, it would not simply be a marquee signing. More importantly, it could address one of the few imbalances in Hansi…
Adam Wharton : a regista in physical league
At just 22 years old, Adam Wharton has already established himself as one of the most intriguing midfield profiles in English football. Having joined Crystal Palace from Blackburn Rovers in…
Top 5 MLS atmospheres: the loudest crowds in American soccer
The best MLS atmospheres now rival Europe. From the Timbers Army to Atlanta’s record crowds, here are the five loudest supporter cultures in American soccer.
Top 5 MLS summer signings of 2026
The 2026 MLS summer window brought European royalty stateside, from Robert Lewandowski and Antoine Griezmann to Casemiro. Here are the five signings set to reshape the second half of the…
The Box crasher : an important role in soccer
A box crasher is a player — often a midfielder — capable of making runs into the opposition penalty area at the right moment to become a goal-scoring threat, usually…
Ligue 1 2026/2027 top 5 prediction
Our Ligue 1 2026/2027 top 5 prediction: PSG chase a sixth straight title while Lens, Lille, Rennes, and Lyon fight to be the best of the rest.
La Liga 2026/27 top 5 prediction
Our top 5 La Liga 2026/27 predictions: Barcelona chase a third straight title, Mourinho’s Real Madrid respond, and three clubs fight for Champions League soccer.
Top 5 relegation favorites in Ligue 1 for the 2026-27 season
Opta’s supercomputer has named its Ligue 1 2026-27 relegation favorites, and the club it tips to finish bottom is a genuine surprise. Here are the five teams most likely to…