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Twenty3’s Under 23s to watch: Oscar Cortés

Oscar Cortés could be South America’s latest breakout star.  The 19-year-old is a winger or attacking midfielder who plays for Categoría Primera A club Millonarios. The Colombian played a pivotal role in Millonarios’ victory over Ecuadorian side Universidad Católica in the second round of the 2023 Copa Libertadores, assisting his side’s equaliser and playing a…

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Twenty3’s Tactics Truck: What to watch out for in Roma vs AC Milan

Despite Napoli holding a huge lead at the summit of the Serie A, the best of the rest are fighting for their lives. Only nine points separate Atalanta in seventh and Lazio in second – every spot is up for grabs as we enter the final stages of the season.  The next twist in the…

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Champions League preview: Liverpool set for Madrid match-up as Citizens clash with Leipzig

Four tantalising Champions League clashes lie in store over the coming days, after Europe’s elite competition returned for the Round of 16 last week.   Liverpool will get the chance to exact revenge on Real Madrid after losing last year’s final in Paris — when these two heavyweights meet, fireworks usually follow.  Eintracht Frankfurt play host…

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Champions League preview: PSG host Bayern as English clubs face tough tests on the road

The Champions League is back — and the time has come for some tantalising two-legged knockout action. Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain host Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in what promises to be an incredible match-up full of world-class quality.  AC Milan, meanwhile, will play host to Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur at the San Siro —…

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FA Cup focus: Fourth round replays offer shock potential

The FA Cup has an illustrious history of providing David and Goliath-esque shocks — and the fourth round replays could deliver more.  Surprisingly, the fourth round did not provide any mind-blowing upsets, but a handful of lower-league sides managed to secure a replay. Non-league Wrexham almost secured their Hollywood ending, but Sheffield United’s dramatic, late…

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Data dispatch: Harry Kane in numbers

Harry Kane is beginning to cement his legacy at the top of the game — his numbers are up there with the very best to ever play the sport.  The striker wheeled away in celebration after scoring the winner against Manchester City, having just made history.  The 29-year-old became Tottenham Hotspur’s all-time top goalscorer, scoring…

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How Conte can get Spurs star Son on the goal trail

Tottenham Hotspur have endured an inconsistent campaign — and no player sums up their season quite as well as Son Heung-min.  The South Korean star had a Premier League season to remember last term, scoring 23 goals — a feat which meant he shared the golden boot with Mohamed Salah.  His efforts were key to…

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Data dispatch: The Premier League facts that you need to know

The Premier League is an endless source of enjoyment and drama, with narratives that twist before your very eyes.  The first batch of matches in this remarkable season – where we took a month-long break for the World Cup – have seen this incredible league live up to expectations.  Arsenal, after missing out on the…

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Scouting Report: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has burst onto the scene in 2022-23 and become one of the most sought-after assets in European football.  Napoli have had an extremely prosperous first half of the season, emerging as favourites to win the Scudetto for the first time since 1990.  And one of their shining lights has been the Georgian-born winger,…

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