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The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

After the Whistle: What to make of the remaining teams in the Champions League

Ryan Abazari March 20, 2025
The quarter finals of the Champions League is officially set, with eight teams vying for Europe's most glorious prize. While a favorite isn’t clear yet, the underdogs definitely are. Let's rank the remaining contenders.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

After the Whistle: The Champions League knockout stage lives up to its reputation

Ryan Abazari March 6, 2025
The knockout round of the Champions League began Tuesday — a reminder of the absolute glory of the European competition, and a few matchups stood out against the rest.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

After the Whistle: Premier League Matchweek 24 features relegation scrap, historic turnaround

Ryan Abazari February 5, 2025
To start the weekend, third-place Nottingham Forest hosted mid-table Brighton & Hove Albion. Both teams entered the match off losses — Forest was coming off a 5-0 thrashing from AFC Bournemouth, while Brighton lost 1-0 on a penalty to Everton.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Full-Time Focus: Back to the Etihad

Adriana Leyba April 16, 2024
It is safe to say that last time Real Madrid visited the Etihad Stadium, they left unhappy. Even though it seems like a lifetime ago, it has just been one year since Manchester City humiliated Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinals.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: English Drama

Benjamin Lee February 14, 2023
With Manchester City facing legal issues and Arsenal potentially blundering a historic season, the English Premiere League is in the midst of one of its most dramatic seasons.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: Liverpool’s turnaround and Barcelona’s need for re-evaluation

Benjamin Lee October 19, 2022
In this week's edition of The Mezzala, Benjamin Lee covers a much-needed rebound win for Liverpool, as well as a decisive victory for Real Madrid in El Clàsico.
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Tiki Taka: The rivalry

Shubhankar Arun January 29, 2019

Having been an Arsenal fan since the age of nine, I have grown up on a staple diet of quiet apprehension, guarded hope and regular doses of disappointment. Additionally, a dislike for Manchester United...

Indirect Kick: Soccer should have four substitutes

Indirect Kick: Soccer should have four substitutes

Dan Shulman April 10, 2016

Soccer players are some of the most well-conditioned athletes in all of sports. Running almost nonstop for 90 minutes, footballers can cover upward of 9 1/2 miles each time they take to the field....

Indirect Kick: FA Cup proves why soccer is the world's best sport

Indirect Kick: FA Cup proves why soccer is the world’s best sport

Dan Shulman January 28, 2015

Two teams get together on a field for a competitive match. One team has assembled a starting lineup of some of the best players from across the world, none of whom played in the club’s development program....

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