Santiago Solari – The Next Zinedine Zidane?

Real Madrid interim coach Santiago Solari.

Real Madrid have confirmed that their interim coach Santiago Solari will now serve as their permanent manager, having secured a contract until 2021. This is a move that will baffle many, given the sheer amount of high-profile names that were in contention for the top job at the Bernabeu. However, supporters shouldn’t be too worried,…

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Tactical Analysis: Why Manchester United Should Hire Leonardo Jardim

Jose Mourinho’s job has seemed safe at Manchester United so far, primarily due to the lack of any worthwhile options to replace him. With Zinedine Zidane’s agent having confirmed that the Frenchman has no interest in managing the Red Devils, the inexperience of Michael Carrick, and the potential inadequacy of Antonio Conte, Mourinho seems well cemented…

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OFFICIAL: Claudio Ranieri Returns To The Premier League

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri after the match.

Fulham have sacked Slavisa Jokanovic following their disappointing run of games at the bottom of the Premier League table, with the side having attained just 5 points from their first 12 games, just one win to their name. However, the bigger talking point is who they have hired as the gaffer’s replacement, with Claudio Ranieri…

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Manchester United Likely To Lose Spanish Star At The End Of This Season

David De Gea, Juan Mata, Ander Herrera and Marcos Rojo celebrate with the trophy after winning the FA Cup.

Tying players down to long-term deals has become increasingly competitive in a transfer environment where players are urged to skip clubs when their game-time suffers in favor of more lucrative destinations. In these cases, talented individuals are either incentivized by a higher pay or more chances of making an impact, or both. Manchester United have…

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What Happened Between Mata And Sterling During The Manchester Derby

Man City's Raheem Sterling clashes with Manchester United's Juan Mata.

One wouldn’t have identified Sunday’s Manchester derby as a traditional one, save for the reactions of the Etihad, as Manchester City won 3-1 against their illustrious neighbors. The Sky Blues took home three points through goals from David Silva, Sergio Aguero, and Ilkay Gundogan, with Manchester United having only scored a penalty through Anthony Martial…

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