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Player Focus: 5 Key Players at the Euro U21s

by Ben McAleer at Monday, Jun 15 2015 14:40
Player Focus: 5 Key Players at the Euro U21s The finest young players in Europe are set to do battle as the 2015 U21 European Championship kicks off in Czech Republic this week. The competition allows fans to cast a watchful eye on the hottest upcoming talent on the continent in the tournament. With that in mind, we at WhoScored.com have picke...
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Player Focus: 4 Key Battles Ahead of the Weekend's Euro Qualifiers

by Ben McAleer at Friday, Jun 12 2015 15:15
Player Focus: 4 Key Battles Ahead of the Weekend's Euro Qualifiers The culmination of the domestic season meant a return for international football. The Copa America began in the wee hours of Friday morning, with Chile securing a 2-0 win over Ecuador in their bid to secure glory this summer. Across the Atlantic, meanwhile, European qualifiers start again as teams s...
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Player Focus: Vidal Will Have to Wait to Claim Alves' Right-back Crown

by Ben McAleer at Thursday, Jun 11 2015 17:30
Player Focus: Vidal Will Have to Wait to Claim Alves' Right-back Crown On Tuesday, Dani Alves signed a new two-year deal to extend his stay at Barcelona. Rumours had suggested the Brazilian would depart La Liga and Europe's champions after seven years at the club, with PSG, Manchester United and Milan linked with a move for the marauding full-back. The news that Alves ...
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Player Focus: What Does Sami Khedira's Arrival Mean For Juventus' Midfield?

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, Jun 10 2015 12:20
Player Focus: What Does Sami Khedira's Arrival Mean For Juventus' Midfield? Juventus have moved to strengthen accordingly this summer already. The long-awaited capture of Paulo Dybala was confirmed last week, while the Old Lady followed that up with the signing of Sami Khedira on Tuesday. The Champions League runners' up have certainly wasted no time in their bid to bolster...
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Player Focus: Why Milner & Ings Will Prove to be Astute Liverpool Acquisitions

by Ben McAleer at Tuesday, Jun 9 2015 13:45
Player Focus: Why Milner & Ings Will Prove to be Astute Liverpool Acquisitions June is barely upon us, and yet Liverpool have already made two signings this summer, acquiring the services of both James Milner and Danny Ings from Manchester City and Burnley respectively. The acquisitions of the duo generated mixed reactions from the Reds faithful, with some suggesting the pairi...
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Team Focus: Champions League Team of the Season

by Ben McAleer at Monday, Jun 8 2015 12:35
Team Focus: Champions League Team of the Season When news filtered through that Giorgio Chiellini was to miss the Champions League final with a calf injury, many felt that Barcelona’s precession to their fifth European championship had become that much easier. Juventus’ vice-captain is arguably the Old Lady’s best defender, so t...
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Player Focus: The Key Players in Saturday's Domestic Cup Finals Across Europe

by Ben McAleer at Friday, May 29 2015 12:45
Player Focus: The Key Players in Saturday's Domestic Cup Finals Across Europe Saturday 30th May 2015 will be a day where players’ names are etched into history. Four cup finals from Europe’s top five leagues will be played out this weekend, where heroes are set to be made. With that in mind, WhoScored.com have picked out four players from each cup final that can p...
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Player Focus: Six Relegated Players Capable of an Instant Premier League Return

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, May 27 2015 15:40
Player Focus: Six Relegated Players Capable of an Instant Premier League Return Now that the Premier League has come to a head for another season, the gossip pages will be adorned with players linked with moves across the continent until the summer transfer window slams shut at the end of August. However, while the likes of Paul Pogba, David de Gea and Nicolás Otamendi a...
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League Focus: The Six Key Figures of the 2014/15 Premier League Season

by Ben McAleer at Tuesday, May 26 2015 16:15
League Focus: The Six Key Figures of the 2014/15 Premier League Season The Finisher: Sergio Agüero26 goals was enough for Sergio Agüero to end the Premier League campaign as top goalscorer, and it was something of a travesty that the brilliant Argentine was not nominated for the PFA Player of the Year award. His WhoScored rating (7.67) ranked third behind Ede...
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Match Report: Hazard Impresses as Title Winners Chelsea Reaffirm Champions Tag against Sunderland

by Ben McAleer at Sunday, May 24 2015 17:56
Match Report: Hazard Impresses as Title Winners Chelsea Reaffirm Champions Tag against Sunderland Chelsea received their third guard of honour of the campaign at Stamford Bridge on the final day of the season as Sunderland were welcomed to the home of the 2014/15 Premier League champions. The Black Cats avoided the furore of 'Survival Sunday' after drawing 0-0 with Arsenal on Wednesday night, a ...