Category: Sport
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Tirikumhanya na Mwari: Kundiona’s French Chapter
Any student of Falcon College schoolmaster and respected historian, Dave Grant, can remember these words being uttered more than once in Room 1, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” How is that possible? Surely change, by virtue of its nature alters the status quo. Well, it took an hour and 45…
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Rodri: The Complete Midfielder Who Defines an Era
When you look at the great footballing teams of the 21st century—Milan in the 2000s, Manchester United’s 2008 squad, Jupp Heynckes’ all-conquering Bayern Munich team, Real Madrid’s three-peat UEFA Champions League squad—one name that would undoubtedly grace the starting eleven of any of these iconic teams is Rodri. Such is his quality and completeness as…
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Lamine Yamal: The Prodigy Proving Age is Just a Number
In modern football, where every season brings forth new prodigies and rising stars, few have managed to capture the spotlight as swiftly and convincingly as Lamine Yamal. At just 16, this Spanish sensation is turning heads and making waves, heralded as a potential game-changer on the global stage. With a playing style that fuses the…
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Real Madrid: Setting the Standard in Football
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, more commonly known as Real Madrid, has long been synonymous with excellence in football. Picture the grand stage of Wembley Stadium, its storied history echoing with the roars of countless battles, triumphs, and heartbreaks. The date is June 1st, 2024, and the scene is set for the UEFA Champions League…
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Toni Kroos: The Legacy of a Midfield Maestro
The camera sweeps over a pristine football pitch, bathed in the golden hues of a setting sun. In the distance, the silhouettes of fans slowly disperse, their chants and cheers still echoing in the air. This is the stage where legends are born and stories are etched into the annals of history. At the center…
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Cole Palmer: A Throwback Maverick Excelling in the Modern Game
“The pressure’s on, but guess who ain’t gonna crack,” echoes the lyric by Jay-Z from Kanye West’s “Diamonds from Sierra Leone,” perfectly encapsulating Cole Palmer’s demeanor on the field. Since joining Chelsea, Palmer has been a sensation, garnering attention with his exceptional performances. His debut season for the Blues stands out as one of the…
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The untapped potential of futsal in Zimbabwe
A Dynamic Alternative to Traditional Football Futsal may not be the first sport that comes to mind when thinking of Zimbabwe, but this fast-paced, indoor game has the potential to take the nation by storm. Despite being relatively unknown in comparison to traditional 11-a-side football, futsal boasts numerous benefits that can help unlock a wealth…
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Arjen Robben – The most predictable/unpredictable player
Imagine seeing a magician performing the same trick repeatedly. Would that not get boring? Well, that doesn’t apply to Arjen Robben. The most predictable/unpredictable player of all time. You knew what he was going to do but you couldn’t stop it. Not many players have a trick that becomes synonymous with their play. The sight…
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A Dilemma for the ages: Franchise cricket v International Cricket
We are quite far removed from the infamous sandpaper-gate scandal of Cape Town 2018. On that fateful cloudy Saturday at the Newlands Cricket Ground with the 4-match series evenly poised at 1-1, the cricketing world stood still, and all eyes were fixed on the big screen as Cameron Bancroft a rookie by all measures appeared…
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Champions League: 3 Players to keep a close eye on
Europe’s top club competition “Champions League” is underway now and expect another exciting campaign. As teams and players prepare to battle it out for the trophy with the big ears, this would be the perfect opportunity to profile three players you should watch out for. Let’s get cracking… Donyell Malen – (Borussia Dortmund) Position: Attacker…