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The 5 Best Habsburg Emperors
Here are the top five rulers from the house of Hasburg, one of Europe's greatest dynasties.
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The Infamous Fourth Crusade
Learn all about how a Holy War went rogue.
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How Civil Wars Destroyed the Byzantine Empire
Read on to learn about the decline of the Second Rome.
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The Unlikely Rise of the Habsburg Empire
Learn about the unlikely rise of a very great European dynasty.
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The First Crusade
Learn about how the Crusaders conquered the Holy Lands.
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The 5 Best Ottoman Sultans in the Empire's History
These Ottoman Empire sultans are in a class of their own, including Murad I and Suleiman the Magnificent. Who else makes the list?
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The 5 Best Byzantine Emperors
From Constantine the Great to Alexios Komnenos, learn about the greatest rulers of the Byzantine Empire, which lasted more than a millennium.
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The 5 Best Kings of Hungary
From Saint Stephen I to Matthias Corvinus, learn about the greatest rulers of the 1000-year-old nation of Hungary.
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Who Were Napoleon’s Greatest Enemies?
Learn all about the men who brought down Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte of France. Some of Napoleon's enemies included Tsar Alexander of Russia and Admiral Nelson.
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Sykes-Picot, the Agreement That Haunts the Modern Middle East
The ghosts of the past haunting the present.
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Battle of Agincourt: A Decisive Battle in History
Read on to learn the story of Agincourt, one of the most iconic battles of the Hundred Year's War.
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John Hunyadi: The Greastest Enemy of the Ottoman Empire
Read to learn about the life of one of the staunchest opponents of Ottoman expansion into Europe.
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The Battle That Made Horatio Nelson a Legend
Learn all about the greatest Admiral of Britain.
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The Wallachian Prince Who Inspired the Story of Dracula
Read on to learn the story of Vlad the Impaler.
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The Life of Suleiman the Magnificent
Read about the life of Suleiman the Magnificent, the greatest Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.
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Black Bart: The Most Successful Pirate of the Golden Age
Read on to learn about the life of Bartholomew 'Black Bart' Roberts
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Why Did the Golden Age of Piracy Came to an End?
Read this article to learn about the complex reasons why the Golden Age of Piracy began and eventually came to an end.
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The Man Whom They Called the Arch Pirate
Read and learn about the daring exploits of the original pirate villain of the Pirate Round.
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The Complex Personality of Genghis Khan
The complex personality of the great conqueror which allowed him to subjogate the world.
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Malta: The Small Island That Defied the Mighty Ottoman Empire
Read on to learn about the last battle of the Crusades on the island of Malta.
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The Worst Military Defeats of Rome
Learn about the worst Roman defeats. These are the biggest setbacks suffered by the Eagles.
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Battle of Bicocca: The End of the Swiss Military Dominance
Learn all about the Battle of Bicocca, an important historical battle that brought an end to a period of Swiss military dominance.
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What Caused the Decline of the Ottoman Empire?
Learn about the decline of the Ottoman Empire, one of history's greatest powers.
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The Swiss Before Neutrality
The greatest warriors of late Medieval Europe.
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Italian Wars PT IV: The Battle of Pavia
The wars that made Habsburg Spain the hegemon of Italy
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Italian Wars: The League of Cambrai
Learn about the wars that made Habsburg Spain the hegemon of Italy.
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The Italian Wars PT II: The Spanish Conquest of Naples
The wars that made Habsburg Spain the hegemon of Italy
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The Italian Wars: The French Invasion
These wars made Habsburg Spain the hegemon of Italy. Read on to learn about the French Invasion.
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Second Silesian War: The Rise of Prussia
Learn about the Second Silesian War, a momentous event that furthered the rise of Prussia as a European power.
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Napoleon in Egypt: A French Campaign
Learn the story of the French campaign in the Middle East.
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The First Silesian War: The Rise of Prussia
This article discusses the First Silesian War. Learn about the rise of Prussia as a major continental European power.
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Decisive Battles of History: Philippi
Learn about the Battle of Philippi and its role in the fall of the Roman Republic.
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How Emperor Aurelian Reunited the Roman Empire
Learn how Emperor Aurelian restored the Mediterranean world by reuniting the Roman Empire.
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The 5 Best Drives of Alain Prost
Alain Prost, one of the greatest Formula One drivers, had many memorable races.
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Decisive Battles of History: Towton
The Worst Bloodbath on English Soil.
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The 5 Best Drives of Heinz-Harald Frentzen
During his best seasons as a Formula One driver, Frentzen was one of the best drivers on the grid.
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Decisive Battles of History: Carrhae
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The 5 Best Drives of Giancarlo Fisichella
Though he spent time in the shadow of Fernando Alonso, at his best Fisichella was as good as anybody. Here are his top five races.
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Decisive Battles of History: Ankara
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The Five Best Drives of Felipe Massa
Felipe Massa's career ended early but he had some wonderful races.
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Why Were Castles and Fortresses Important During the Middle Ages?
There must be a reason.
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The Five Best Drives of Jarno Trulli
The best from the qualy specialist.
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Decisive Battles of History: Bosworth Field
The Rise of the Tudors.
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The Five Best Drives of Michael Schumacher
The top five drives from Michael Schumacher, the seven-time champ.
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Decisive Battles of History: Wagram
Read on to learn how Napoleon defeated the Fifth Coalition and the importance of the Battle of Wagram.
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Top 5 Best Drives of Ayrton Senna
Explore the best drives from the legendary Brazilian F1 racing driver Ayrton Senna.
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Decisive Battles of History: Blenheim
Marlborough stops Louis XIV at the Battle of Blenheim, a decisive battle in European history.
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The Five Best Drives of Robert Kubica
Befofe Kubica's career was cut short, he showed his potential to be a Formula One champion.
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Decisive Battles of History: Poltava
This article discusses the battle of Poltava, which brought about the fall of the Swedish Empire.
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Top Five Drives of Damon Hill
The gentleman champion.
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Decisive Battles of History: Pharsalus
Learn about the Battle of Pharsalus, a decisive military engagement that ensured the fall of the Roman Republic.
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The 5 Best Drives of David Coulthard
Although he didn't win a world championship, David Coulthard was one of the best drivers in Formula One during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
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Decisive Battles of History: The Fall of Constantinople
The fall of the last remnant of the Roman Empire
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The 5 Best Drives of Nigel Mansell
The "British Lion" drove during what some consider the Golden Age of Formula One.
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Decisive Battles of History: Hattin
Learn about the Battle of Hattin, which paved the road to the Muslim reconquest of Jerusalem.
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The 5 Best Drives of Mark Webber
The Australian Mark Webber had some great Formula One races for Williams and Red Bull.
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Decisive Battles of History: Zama
This article covers the war that decided the fate of the Western Mediterranean.
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The Five Best Drives of Rubens Barrichello
Barrichello was much more than a solid N2 driver.
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Decisive Battles of History: Waterloo
This article discusses the final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte.
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The Five Best Drives of Jean Alesi
Though he didn't win as many Formula One races as he should have, Alesi had some stunning drivies.
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Decisive Battles of History: Gaugamela
Learn about the battle of Gaugamela, which played a large role in the making of the Hellenic World.
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The 5 Best Drives of Juan Pablo Montoya
Discover the best Formula One races by the hard-charging Columbian.
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Decisive Battles of History: Adrianople
The beginning of the end for Rome.
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The 5 Best Drives of Mika Hakkinen
The best Formula One wins of Mika Hakkinen, the Flying Finn.
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The Eighty Year’s War
The Story of the Dutch Independence.
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The 5 Best Drives of Jenson Button
Read on to discover the 5 best drives of the man who beat Hamilton.
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The War of the Fourth Coalition
Napoleon at the peak of his power.
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Top 5 Drives of Jaques Villeneuve
The best drives of the Canadian World Champion.
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The Last Great War of Antiquity
The last clash of two superpowers.
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Top 5 Drives of Kimi Raikkonen
Five great Formula One drives by the Iceman.
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Nazi Germany’s Economy
The Vampire Economy as Gunter Reimann called it.
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The Five Best Drives of Fernando Alonso
Scenes from the short but spectacular Formula One career of Fernando Alonso.
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Saladin, King Richard, Emperor Frederick and the Third Crusade
The most famous Crusade.
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Most Impressive First Wins in F1
For these five Formula One drivers, dreams of victory came true.
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The Rise of the Ottoman Empire
Learn about the rise of the Ottoman Empire, also known as the Great Turkish Empire.
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The 5 Best Duels for F1 World Championships
The top five battles among Formula One titans.
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Surprise F1 Wins and Poles
Everyone likes the underdogs pulling a surprise result.
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Diocletian and the Tetrarchy
Read about the man who ended the Third Century Crisis.
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The Fall of Medieval Hungary
Despite territorial gains under great military leaders, strife within the country itself led to the downfall of medieval Hungary at the Battle of Mohacs.
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1683: The Siege of Vienna
This article discusses the 1683 battle of Vienna, in which the Ottoman Empire besieged the Habsburgs.
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Moves That Made Michael Schumacher Controversial
Why the great Formula One driver Michael Schumacher was seen at times as being aggressive, unsportsmanlike, and less than supportive of his team.
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1066: The Year of the Three Kings
The Fall of Anglo-Saxon England.
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Three Exciting Formula 1 Seasons
Three seasons of Formula One that were close and full of suspense: 1997, 2007, and 2009.
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My Three Most Dramatic Premier League Seasons
The best seasons of the Best League.
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The Battle of Rocroi
The end of an epoch.
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Why Did the Expansion of the Ottoman Empire Stopped in Central Europe?
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The Fall of the Sassanid Empire
Read on to learn about the Sassanid Empire, the last empire of the pre-Islamic Iran.
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My Five Favourite Football Matches
The very best of the Beautiful game.
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The 5 Best F1 Debut Races
Some of the most impressive rookies in Formula 1's history include Ricardo Rodriguez and Jean Alesi.
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The Battle of Austerlitz: Napoleon’s Greatest Victory
Read on to learn all about Napoleon's masterpiece, the Battle of Austerlitz.
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Siege Warfare
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Shumacher vs Hakkinen
A duel of legends.
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The Decline of Feudalism
This article discusses factors contributing to the decline of Feudalism, including serfdom, the nobility, and military revolution.
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The Unification of Germany
Learn about the birth of modern Germany.
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Damon Hill 1996
The gentleman world champion.
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The Greatest Victory of Frederick the Great
Learn about the rise of Prussia in the 18th century and the life of Frederick the Great, especially his involvement in the Seven Years' War.
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Man Utd 2007/08
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Are We Entering a New Era of Feudalism?
Or perhaps we are already there..
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People Who Invaded Russia and Failed
Invading Russia somehow nearly always ended in defeat.
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Why Did Napoleon Invade Russia?
Why did the military genius march into his own doom?
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How Putin Is Writing the History of Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is not going to end how Putin thinks it will.
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Is Western Democracy Dying?
Many seem to believe so these days. .
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Richest Men of History
Some were so rich it’s beyond belief.
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The Fall of the Western Roman Empire
The fall of the seemingly eternal empire.
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The New Scramble for Africa
Africa was carved up once by colonial powers during the 19th century. These colonial powers left Africa during the 1950s and 1960s, however, some are arguing that we are witnessing a second scramble for Africa these days.
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The Collapse of the Soviet Union
Putin called it the greatest geopolitical tragedy of the last century, though probably most would disagree with this statement, me included, the process that lead to the eventual fall of the superpower is still a fascinating read.
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The Most Brutal Rulers of History
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The Spanish Empire: Rise and Fall of a Great Power
The Spanish Crown became the foremost power in Europe during the 16th century. Endless wars broke the power of Spain and saw France eclipse Habsburg Spain as the strongest state of the continent.
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4 Elements That Made Napoleon's Army So Powerful
This article explains why Napoleon's Grande Armée, one of the deadliest fighting forces in human history, was such an effective organization.
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Biggest Own Goals of History
History had its fair share of genius moments when a wise decision altered a nations fate for the better, the ones you will read about here were most certainly not among them.
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What Led to the Fall of the Roman Republic?
This article provides an explanation for why the Roman Republic Republic fell and provides an opinion on whether the fall was inevitable.
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Kings Who Fought Their Own Battles
Generally, leaders led from the back and tried not to expose themselves to danger; it was sound logic since the death of a king had the potential to unleash a bloody succession crisis; however, some rulers threw caution to the wind and led from the front.
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How to Stage a Coup....and How Not
In this article I will take two examples of coups, one succeeded, the other one failed, and I will try to explain the reasons why the coup's panned out this way.
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The Worst Bodyguards in History
Throughout history, being a ruler was never a safe job. To protect themselves, rulers hired personal guards, and often these guards proved themselves loyal and reliable servants of their masters. Sometimes, however, they turned against them and deposed the man or woman they were supposed to protect.
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Brutal Last Stands of Military History
Military history is full of examples of determined, men refusing to surrender and rather fight to their last breath, in this article I brought a few examples of men deciding to fight to the bitter end.
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How the Barcelona of Ronaldinho Was Built.
Frank Rijkaard’s Barcelona was one of the best club sides of the 2000s, they were later overshadowed by the successful team of Pep Guardiola, nonetheless, Rijkaard’s team was a real joy to watch and easily the best in Europe for a couple of seasons.
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Arrigo Sacchi's Immortals
Rarely had the world of football seen such a success story, a former amateur footballer turned an underperforming giant into world-beaters, while he simultaneously revolutionised the game forever.
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Top 10 Managers of the Last Two Decades
We have all seen teams full of talented players struggling to achieve results they were meant to achieve, it is a cliche to say that the players win the games, however, it is equally true that most successfull teams needed a good manager to guide and shape them.
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Top 5 Surprise Football Teams of the Last Two Decades
As a football fan, I often watch games when my favourite team is not involved. In most of these cases, I root for the weaker team. In this article, I collected some of the most successful underdogs since I started following the sport.
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Was the Sacking of Louis Van Gaal the Right Decision?
I am not going to lie, as a Man Utd fan, I was happy to see Louis van Gaal sacked in 2016, however, the aftermath of the Dutchman’s departure made me question whether it was the right decision after all.