Sudesh is a Nepali journalist and researcher with 3+ years of freelance experience across video, audio, and the written word covering the intersection of sports, culture, geopolitics, and current affairs. Currently based in Doha, he goes to Northwestern University and has been published in Euronews,...

Top 10 U-20 footballers to look forward to in this Premier League season

24 Aug 2021  |  khelnow.com  |  English  |  Young Players

The 2021/22 Premier League season is set to showcase several promising U-20 footballers. Michael Olise of Crystal Palace, Ademipo Odubeko of West Ham United, and Valentino Livramento of Southampton are among the top talents to watch. Tariq Lamptey of Brighton, Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones of Liverpool, Bryan Gil of Tottenham, Billy Gilmour of Norwich, Mason Greenwood of Manchester United, and Bukayo Saka of Arsenal are also highlighted for their potential impact. These young players are expected to make significant contributions to their respective teams, with many already showing impressive performances and potential for breakout seasons.

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Patrick Vieira Michael Olise Ademipo Odubeko Valentino Livramento Tariq Lamptey Harvey Elliott Curtis Jones Bryan Gil Billy Gilmour Mason Greenwood Bukayo Saka David Moyes Michail Antonio Nuno Espirito Santo Daniel Farke Emi Buendia Frank Lampard Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Gareth Southgate Mikel Arteta

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Tom Barclay is a sports journalist based in London, United Kingdom. He covers Premier League football for The Sun, Britain's biggest newspaper.

Vieira hints at Aaron Ramsey and Eddie Nketiah transfer swoops as Crystal Palace boss lauds Juventus and Arsenal stars

01 Oct 2023  |  The Sun  |  English  |  Transfers

Patrick Vieira, Crystal Palace manager, has praised Aaron Ramsey and Eddie Nketiah but remained non-committal about signing them. Ramsey is set to leave Juventus, and Palace is interested in Nketiah along with Brighton and Leverkusen. Vieira emphasized focusing on current players and potential squad improvements. Conor Gallagher has returned to training after a suspected Covid case, while Wilfried Zaha, Jordaw Ayew, and Cheikyou Kouyate are away for the African Cup of Nations.

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Patrick Vieira Aaron Ramsey Eddie Nketiah Conor Gallagher Wilfried Zaha Jordaw Ayew Cheikyou Kouyate Dougie Freedman

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Roberto Gotta is a journalist based in Bologna, Italy.

What are three Basques doing sitting on the bench in the Premier League?

12 Aug 2023  |  www.ilfoglio.it  |  Italian  |  Football

Mikel Arteta, Unai Emery, and Andoni Iraola, all from the Gipuzkoa province in the Basque region, are set to engage in tactical confrontations in the Premier League, challenging Catalan Pep Guardiola. The article discusses the unique occurrence of these coaches, all from the same small region, leading teams in the Premier League. It explores their backgrounds, influences from other coaches like Marcelo Bielsa and Patrick Vieira, and the recent coaching changes, including Julen Lopetegui's resignation from Wolverhampton. The piece also touches on the distinct football philosophies and the strong Basque identity that influences their approach to the game.

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Patrick Vieira Pep Guardiola Mikel Arteta Unai Emery Andoni Iraola Julen Lopetegui Marcelo Bielsa Lionel Scaloni José Luis Mendilibar Ernesto Valverde Eddie Howe Gary O'Neil Xabi Alonso

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Multilingual (English, French, Spanish, Italian) freelance journalist based in Paris. Experience in print, radio, TV and social media. Featured in The Guardian, Irish Times, France 24, BBC World Service, Sky Sports.

Liam Rosenior: ‘Coaching abroad, nobody has any preconceived idea of who you are’

19 Oct 2024  |  the Guardian  |  English  |  Ligue 1

Liam Rosenior, a former English footballer, has taken on a coaching role at Strasbourg in France, becoming only the second Englishman to coach in the country since the 1950s. His appointment follows his dismissal from Hull and represents a significant step in his managerial career. Rosenior emphasizes the freedom and lack of preconceived notions he experiences coaching abroad. Strasbourg, under new ownership by BlueCo, has seen a rejuvenation of its squad with young talent, including several Chelsea loanees. Despite initial skepticism from fans regarding foreign ownership, Rosenior believes the investment is beneficial for the club's long-term goals. Strasbourg's recent performances, including a notable win against Marseille, highlight Rosenior's tactical acumen and the potential of his young team. The club faces challenges, such as competing against dominant teams like Paris Saint-Germain, but Rosenior remains optimistic about building a successful future.

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Patrick Vieira Liam Rosenior Kalifa Cissé Habib Diarra Sebastian Nanasi Emanuel Emegha Roberto De Zerbi Solly March Lewis Dunk Diego Moreira Ismaël Doukouré Will Still Luka Elsner Alex Ferguson Arsène Wenger

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Imran Malik is a journalist based in Sukkur, Pakistan.

English Premier League: Arsenal thrash Crystal Palace to go eight points clear

19 Mar 2023  |  gulfnews.com  |  English  |  Football

Arsenal secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace, extending their lead at the top of the English Premier League to eight points. Despite Crystal Palace's managerial change, they continue to struggle, sitting just three points above the relegation zone. Arsenal's win, marked by goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Granit Xhaka, and a double from Bukayo Saka, sets a new top-flight record for London derby victories in a season and brings them closer to their first league title since the 2003-04 season.

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Patrick Vieira Pep Guardiola Erling Haaland Roy Hodgson Joe Whitworth Bukayo Saka Gabriel Martinelli Joel Ward Granit Xhaka Ben White Wilfried Zaha Leandro Trossard Jeffrey Schlupp Martin Odegaard Kieran Tierney

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Oluwashina “briefly flirted with the dream of becoming a lawyer, before developing his insatiable appetite for sport news”. The face and voice of BBC Sport from Nigeria on radio, television, online since 2004.

Footballers changing lanes

03 Mar 2015  |  www.aljazeera.com  |  English  |  African Football

African countries are increasingly looking to Europe for football talent with ancestral links to boost their competitiveness. The 2015 Africa Cup of Nations saw many players born or raised in Europe representing African nations. Despite some players choosing to play for European countries, others like Yannick Bolasie and Yacine Brahimi have embraced their African heritage. FIFA's rule changes have facilitated these switches, allowing players to represent their ancestral countries even after playing for European youth teams. This trend has enhanced the quality and competitiveness of African football.

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Patrick Vieira Mario Lemina Yannick Bolasie Yacine Brahimi Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Hatem Ben Arfa Zinedine Zidane Marcel Desailly Antar Yahia Samir Beloufa Ouadah Abdelnasser

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I have contributed or written sports stories for The NY Times, The Guardian, BBC, World Soccer, Four Four Two, ESPN or Josimar (Norway). I also worked as a local fixer for UEFA, BT Sport, ARD, or Movistar. 
I work as a football journalist and represent Romania in the vote for the 'Ballon d'Or'.

EXCLUSIVE: Sahin reveals his difficulties with Mourinho and the lessons from Klopp

01 Oct 2023  |  www.flashscore.es  |  Spanish  |  Personal Development

Nuri Sahin, former footballer and current coach of Antalyaspor, discusses his transition from player to coach, his experiences with notable coaches like José Mourinho and Jürgen Klopp, and his personal growth journey. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the human side of players and shares insights from his time at Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Dortmund. Sahin also highlights his admiration for coaches like Roberto De Zerbi and Pep Guardiola and his approach to integrating data and personal interactions in player recruitment.

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Patrick Vieira Nuri Sahin José Mourinho Jürgen Klopp Thomas Tuchel Roberto De Zerbi Pep Guardiola Bert van Marwijk Guus Hiddink Fatih Terim Luciano Spalletti Jude Bellingham Shoya Nakajima Kagawa Frenkie de Jong Alexis Mac Allister Erling Haaland Kylian Mbappe Gasperini Conte Nagelsmann

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Ryan Sidle is a sports journalist based in Manchester, United Kingdom. He has expertise in football, rugby union, cricket, F1, boxing, UFC and wrestling. Comfortable behind a keyboard or microphone and in front of the camera. Has interviewed many of the top names in sport during eight and a half ...

Graham Stack is a journalist based in Berlin, Germany.

Premier League teams at top and bottom of the table need leaders Arsenal and Chelsea were lacking at the weekend as Watford and Crystal Palace shocked

01 Oct 2023  |  The Scottish Sun  |  English  |  Leadership in Sports

The article discusses the importance of leadership in football, highlighting how the lack of leaders contributed to the poor performances of Arsenal and Chelsea, while the presence of leaders like Mamadou Sakho and Troy Deeney helped Crystal Palace and Watford secure surprising victories. It reflects on the decline of strong personalities in modern football and emphasizes the need for a balance between technical skills and leadership qualities in successful teams.

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Patrick Vieira Mamadou Sakho Troy Deeney Roy Keane Paul Ince John Terry Frank Lampard Branislav Ivanovic Didier Drogba Sol Campbell Jens Lehmann Martin Keown Don Howe Pat Rice John Stones Fernandinho Sergio Aguero Pep Guardiola

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I am a London-based freelance multimedia journalist writing about sport, entertainment, lifestyle and travel for titles including the Independent, the i Paper, Metro.co.uk, the Daily Mirror, the Yorkshire Post, MailOnline and others.

Roy Hodgson: Ex-players like Wayne Rooney held to unrealistic standards as managers

03 Jan 2024  |  www.livescore.com  |  English  |  Sports Management

Roy Hodgson, the Crystal Palace manager, believes that former high-profile footballers like Wayne Rooney face unrealistic expectations when they transition into management roles. Hodgson empathizes with Rooney, who was recently sacked by Birmingham after just 83 days, and argues that big-name players such as Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard are often judged too quickly and harshly. He criticizes the notion that these managers can instantly transform struggling teams, calling it an unrealistic expectation.

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Patrick Vieira Roy Hodgson Wayne Rooney Frank Lampard Steven Gerrard

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Peter Young is a journalist based in London, United Kingdom.

He writes analytical articles on foreign and economic policy issues. On economics, tax policy is of particular interest. 

He also has written widely on problems facing Cuba, Venezuela and other states aligned with Russia.

Column on the Premier League: Arsenal FC is the surprising title contender

05 Nov 2022  |  www.tagesspiegel.de  |  German  |  Arsenal FC

Arsenal FC has emerged as a surprising title contender in the Premier League under the leadership of coach Mikel Arteta. The team, which has not played in the Champions League since 2017, is now at the top of the league table. Key players like Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Fabio Vieira have significantly contributed to the team's success. The article highlights the rejuvenation of Granit Xhaka and the strong performances of young talents like Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayko Saka. The positive atmosphere in the stadium, partly due to a new anthem by Louis Dunford, reflects the team's potential and growth.

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Patrick Vieira Fabio Vieira Mikel Arteta Pep Guardiola Gabriel Jesus Oleksandr Zinchenko Gabriel Martinelli Bukayko Saka Gareth Southgate Reiss Nelson Granit Xhaka Unai Emery Martin Odegaard William Saliba Gabriel Magalhães Takehiro Tomiyasu Ben White Louis Dunford

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