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One of the most kind and wise people in football. And he's only 20 years old. Jude Bellingham sees his football star lead him to moments and achievements that he deserves beyond measure. And he proves with his character that those around you are important in the "journey", not only what you credit to yourself and your work...
With 20 years distance since the biggest surprise in European football, maybe in world football, of Greece winning the European Championship back in 2004, honestly I can say that the Greek national team did exactly what England should have done in more than one cases in the past... Being more clinical and cynical and not throw away the lead. Sounds simple, right? But at the same time is the most difficult thing in football!
It would be one of the greatest moments in FA Cup history. Coventry City, a lower division team than Manchester United, came back from a 3-0 deficit in the semi-final at "Wembley" and were… one inch away from the big final, at the 120th minute. VAR decided correctly. As the offense stands, it was offside. However, this is a decision of the altered character of technology, of the alteration of a wonderful "fairy tale"...
Enzo and Disasi entered the blue's injury list and the number now has... double digits! It's not an excuse for Pochettino this year, it's a big and painful reality. The problems are endless and the full medical record is the biggest proof.
Martin Odegaard will be telling that story to every next generation. Back in the days, when he was 16 years old, he used to admire Pepe, trying to look and learn things from him. Fast forward to 2024, Norwegian captain of Arsenal, knocked the Portuguese defender out of the Champions League!
Kane has already made history in his first season at Bayern Munich. With the two goals he scored in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Lazio, he is aiming this year to become the most effective Harry ever on the football pitch!
Rasmus Hojlund seems to be back to his best, Garnacho’s drive and passion are characteristics that United could not find easily and when Rashford is with them, then the Red Devils are… untouchable! Erik Ten Hag might have to consider establishing that trio of forwards in the starting line-up, as it happened at Kenilworth Road.
The Argentine manager knew he had to do something that would make his players make the extra mile. The FA Cup 4th round rematch against Aston Villa was crucial. Pochettino made his best move and the team conquered Villa Park!
Manchester United will want to forget the final month of 2023 and will be eager for change. The calendar year closed with another setback, the 2-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest, so the Red Devils probably will already be preparing their new year resolutions...
Should Kieran Trippier also be included in the conversation for the best right back in the Premier League? The England full-back registered another assist in this season's league, setting up Gordon's goal in Newcastle's 1-0 win over Manchester United on Saturday night.
