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10 Young Players Ready To Break Through This Season
English Premier League Player Of The Year: Early Predictions
The 2016-17 Premier League season is still young, but we don’t want to let that little detail keep us from making a few early predictions about who might fill the shoes of Riyad Mahrez and take home the EPL Player of the Year trophy.
People can hope and cheer but, judging by the way things look at Leicester City right now, a repeat is about as far from happening as Tim Howard becoming president.
Taking that into account, we can rule out two of last year's front runners for the EPL's ultimate individual accolade, Mahrez and Jamie Vardy.
Moussa Dembele Scored A Hat Trick In The Old Firm, And He's In Good Company
Celtic’s star-in-the-making striker Moussa Dembele netted three goals on Saturday, helping the Hoops to a 5-1 over Old Firm rivals Rangers at Celtic Park.
But while Dembele, who signed from Fulham over the summer, may have dominated the first Glasgow Derby in four years, he is hardly the first multi-goal hero for the Bhoys in the history of the Old Firm.
In fact, the Frenchman, who idolizes Thierry Henry and Nicolas Anelka, is only the latest goal poacher. Here are some of the most notable goal-scoring efforts for Celtic in Old Firm History:
The Best Celtic Players to Represent Scotland
Celtic captain Scott Brown may have played his last game for Scotland, but the Hoops have a storied history of players who have represented the club’s home country with honor and distinction, despite perceptions that those running the national team have historically been biased against players wearing the Hoops.
With the current international break winding down, here is a list of some of the greatest-ever Celts to represent Scotland on the world stage, with photo and video highlights:
Craig Gordon
The All-Time Greatest Revenge Matches In Sports
"If you lose a big fight, it will worry you all of your life. It will plague you, until you get your revenge." – Muhammad Ali.
The 3 Standout Favorites For The 2016 MLS Cup
As September arrives, most Major League Soccer clubs have only seven regular season matches remaining. MLS remains the most balanced league in the world, parity typically reigns in both the Eastern and Western Conferences, but a few clubs look a cut above the rest with the playoffs approaching. These are the three clubs that have made themselves early favorites for MLS Cup 2016.
Who Are The 5 Best Free Kick Takers Of All-Time?
It's one of the greatest moments for spectators and players alike: witnessing the perfectly struck dead ball. Free kick specialists are a dime a dozen in football. Beating modern keepers from distance has become an incredible art which very few possess. While players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos have occasionally produced the spectacular, there are very few who can consistently produce the goods. These are the 5 best free kick takers of all-time.
The 3 Greatest Long Range Goals Of All-Time
Goals from midfield aren’t all created equal. Sure, they all involve one player absolutely hammering the ball from over 40 yards out, but it’s the intricacies of the attempt that surely separate one from the next. Where was the goalkeeper positioned? With how much pace and accuracy was the shot hit? What were the circumstances surrounding the goal/what was the significance of the match?
Bearing these questions in mind, here are the top three long range goals of all-time.
The Top 3 Goals Gareth Bale Has Ever Scored
Gareth Bale has already scored over 120 goals in a career that includes appearances for Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid. The 27-year-old has a knack for scoring sensational goals combining his freakish pace, outstanding technique and sheer determination. Here are the top three goals of his career so far.