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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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Data drop: Everything you need to know about Premier League Gameweek 29

The Premier League is back in action after the international break – so we have dug into the Twenty3 Toolbox to bring you all the key facts about this weekend’s fixtures… Manchester City vs Liverpool (Saturday, 12.30pm) No Premier League side has scored as many goals (67) as Manchester City so far this season. Liverpool…

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Scout Report: Five rising stars to watch in MLS 2023

Last year saw a number of breakout stars and exciting storylines in MLS, including Los Angeles FC lifting the MLS Cup for the first time. This season promises to be even more exciting, so we used the Twenty3 Discover Tool to find the stars to watch in the competition for 2023. Thiago Almada The first…

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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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Why Club World Cup triumph can rejuvenate Real Madrid

Real Madrid endured a troubled Matchday 20, falling to a 1-0 defeat against Mallorca and losing ground in the title race. Rivals Barcelona responded by sinking Sevilla 3-0 to extend their lead at the top of the table to eight points, putting them firmly in the driving seat for a 27th LaLiga title. However, Ancelotti’s…

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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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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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FA Cup focus: Which underdogs could triumph in the fourth round?

The ‘magic’ of the FA Cup is the crux of the historic competition’s allure. The third round brought plenty of upsets with it, after Premier League quartet Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United and Aston Villa were all knocked out by lower league opposition. But non-league Wrexham pulled off arguably the standout result, shocking Championship side…

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How Mykhailo Mudryk can get Chelsea firing

Last week, Chelsea swooped to secure the signature of Mykhailo Mudryk from under the noses of Arsenal, stumping up a mammoth £88.5million for the winger. Graham Potter’s men sit just 10th in the Premier League standings, 10 points off the top four and 19 behind the table-topping Gunners – but their superior offer convinced Shakhtar…

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