Three hundred and four days is a long time for a footballer to go without playing in a game. And 1,135 days must feel like […]
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Is Alexander Isak the striker who troubles Virgil van Dijk more than any other?
You could make a strong case that this year’s Carabao Cup final will see Europe’s most threatening striker come up against its strongest centre-back. Alexander […]
Barcelona’s 125th anniversary: When their star striker was kidnapped for 23 days
Friday, November 29, 2024, marks the 125-year anniversary of the formation of FC Barcelona. To mark the occasion, The Athletic is running a series of […]