For the final edition of 2019, Juan Gafas heads to Uruguay to see an old-school striker.
Dual Nationals: the Past and Future of USA Football
The USA national team has a rich history of dual nationality players on its side. Some were educated in the country, while some kicked a football for the first time in countries like Germany, Holland and Haiti. Today, everyone knows that this trend is key for the USMNT’s future progress.
Baba Scouted: Pavle Vagic
Between Money and Ideology, China and Europe Can't Agree
China’s fight against Mesut Özil wasn’t the only political issue that the country has faced in the last week. With domestic conflicts and criticism abroad, football wasn’t left behind, and Europe had to chose between its ideology or Chinese money.
Nothing But Respect: Al-Hilal's Club World Cup Campaign
Al-Hilal Riyadh managed to hold Flamengo in the Club World Cup semifinal, only to lose in the end. Yet, the performance has gained Asian and Middle Eastern football some important points on the world stage.