Articles for author: Thick Accent Staff

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Eusebio, Kaka, Neuer & More: The Tensest Ballon d’Or Contests of All Time

The Ballon d’Or, regarded as one of football’s most prestigious individual awards, is synonymous with heated debates and impassioned discussions. Just as the unpredictable nature of a game of slots keeps casino aficionados on the edge of their seats, the annual Ballon d’Or announcement evokes similar anticipation among football enthusiasts. While some years have presented ...

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5 Most Shocking Results Of The 22/23 Premier League Season So Far

The Premier League season is well underway and it has already produced some shocking and unexpected results. Teams that were expected to perform well have struggled, while others that were predicted to have difficulty have surprised many with their performances.  Here, we will take a look at five of the biggest surprises in the Premier ...

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2022 World Cup: Who Are The Standout Players So Far?

Although the FIFA 2022 World Cup was not without its fair share of controversy in the run-up to the competition, now that the tournament has kicked off, it’s safe to say that the focus is very much on football once again. And while it is still very much early days in the competition, the group ...

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6 Reasons Why Crypto Sponsorships Are Trending In Football

You may have noticed that in the past few years, there has been an increase in the number of football teams sponsored by cryptocurrency companies. At first, it may seem like an odd pairing. After all, what do virtual currencies have to do with a physical sport? However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that ...

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Allan Saint-Maximin

Allan Saint-Maximin: The Saviour of Newcastle?

If there’s one Newcastle player who’s a joy to watch, it’s the unparalleled Allan Saint-Maximin. The suave Frenchman is ruthless, talented, and clearly intent on rising to the top. He’s as good as they always claimed he was – and that’s a rare phenomenon in the world of football. An attacker extraordinaire, he might also ...

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Amad Diallo

Amad Diallo bagged a superb goal for the U23s while the first-team were given the runaround by City

It has been a disappointing few weeks for Manchester United fans. Following a string of poor results, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men endured another exhausting afternoon as the Red Devils suffered a humiliating 2-0 defeat to local rivals Manchester City on Saturday. While the first-team delivered yet another underwhelming performance at Old Trafford, at the U-23 ...

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Antonio Conte against Vitesse

Spurs Twitter loved Antonio Conte asking defenders to not take the easy route of launching it up

A ‘rollercoaster ride’ ride would be an understatement at describing Antonio Conte’s first outing as Tottenham Hotspur manager on an eventful European evening. Five goals, three red cards, and an animated manager on the touchline provided the much-needed tonic as the Lilywhites ensured they took the spoils of victory on Thursday. Although an anxious encounter, ...