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Footballers With van In Their Name [Eye-opening List of 30]

There are so many Dutch footballers who have “van” in their surnames. A few examples are Vigil van Dijk, Donny van de Beek, Robin van Persie, Mark van Bommel etc. Why do they have “van’ in their surnames? What does it even mean? You’ll find answers to these questions in the article.

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3-5-2 formation strengths and weaknesses

3-5-2 Formation: Strengths and Weaknesses Explained

If you are keen on understanding the major strengths and weaknesses of the 3-5-2 formation, you are in the right place. The 3-5-2 formation as the number suggests consists of 3 central defenders, five men across the midfield, and two strikers upfront. The system can be very flexible. It can modify itself throughout a game

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The New Champions League Format: Good or Bad for Football?

The New Champions League Format takes effect from the 2021/22 Champions League knockout phase. Football fans from around the world are looking forward to seeing how the Champions League would fare with its new rule. So, we will deliberate if the decision is good or bad for football generally. However, before going further, it is

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Pogba world class or overrated

Is Pogba World Class or Simply Overrated?

For some reason, many football fans regard Pogba as “world-class”. Overall, he has 49 goals and 38 assists in over 200 appearances for Manchester United. That’s 87 goals involvement. But do these numbers befit a “World Class” midfielder? Away from numbers, what about his level of consistency? Is it ok for a “World Class” midfielder? For some other reasons,

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Football Contracts Explained: How Football Contracts Work?

As football fans, many of us are carried away with supporting our favorite teams and that’s it. However, there are many more aspects of football we need to educate ourselves about to be called a true fan. Some of these important aspects are Football contracts and transfers. The football transfer market is wild. It is

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2018/19 Premier League Title race of Man City and Liverpool

Manchester City vs Liverpool 2018/19 PL Title Race [The Recap]

The Manchester City vs Liverpool 2018/19 title race is one of the most iconic stories in recent years. Manchester City and Liverpool put up unbelievable numbers and went toe-to-toe to win the biggest prize.  And the two coaches that led these teams – Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp had plenty to do with the intensity

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positions in youth soccer

Explained: The Different Positions in Youth Soccer

Understanding the positions in youth soccer is an integral part of youth education in football. Youth Soccer helps in developing a lot of skills and physical abilities. However, apart from all of these, there is psychological development and one of the very important factors, in this case, is team spirit. It teaches players how to

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how is possession calculated in football

How Is possession Calculated In Football? [Expert Answer]

Like Greek mythical creatures, ball possession has been an area where little to nothing is known. Very few football fans know the nitty-gritty that goes into calculating ball possession. Therefore, it is important to find an answer to the big question – how is possession calculated in football? First Let us find out the meaning

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FIFA Ranking Formula

FIFA Ranking: How FIFA Ranks Each Country Every Month

Every month FIFA announces the best National teams in the preceding 12 months. However, most football fans do not know how the FIFA Ranking works at all. Ever since its inception in 1992 December, there has always been an inherent desire from both the fans and the professionals in the footballing arena to understand what

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