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Football Paradise » Queens Park Rangers
1y ago
There are some footballers you just never forget. Diego Maradona for his flamboyantly gifted dribbling ability and skill. Zinedine Zidane for the way he controlled and bossed the midfield. Roberto Carlos for his astounding set pieces. Michu for his time at Swansea. Yes, comparing the Spanish striker with some of the greats mentioned here is ..read more
Football Paradise » Queens Park Rangers
2y ago
Simone Biles considers the Tokyo 2020 Olympics balance beam bronze medal her most meaningful win, above all the golds she has accumulated as the most-decorated Olympian gymnast in history. Biles, who took the decision to not participate for most of the tournament citing mental health reasons—the dreaded “twisties” (a sense of dissociation while in the ..read more
Football Paradise » Queens Park Rangers
2y ago
Dan Betts tells us why it is important to remember and celebrate the achievements of George Graham and his Arsenal team who almost pulled off the impossible unbeaten season years before the Invincibles. “1989 was the exception, it wasn’t the benchmark. It was a miracle. Prior to it, Arsenal hadn’t won the league in 18 ..read more
Football Paradise » Queens Park Rangers
2y ago
“Infinity War is the most ambitious crossover event in history.” FP: “How would it be, if, in a not too distant future, we have an MLS team playing in the Premier League?” The world of fiction is fun to occasionally visit, a pleasant escape from the harsh realities of all the negativity, disappointment and the ..read more
Football Paradise » Queens Park Rangers
2y ago
Ray Wilkins is no longer with us. Joel Slagle writes why the idea of Ray Wilkins remains relevant; and why it is important now more than ever, to recognize those that perform a yeoman’s work for their side. Why do we study history? Teachers of the subject love this question. It usually features prominently in ..read more
Football Paradise » Queens Park Rangers
2y ago
Privileged footballers once played a pivotal role in shaping the world as we know it today. Here is the tale of their gallantry in World War 1. The tree of Liberty must be watered from time to time with the blood of Patriots and Tyrants, wrote Thomas Jefferson in one of his letters to William ..read more
Football Paradise » Queens Park Rangers
2y ago
One of the most promising youth players in Man United’s history, Ravel Morrison now finds himself playing football in Mexico’s burning cauldron of a league. The ecstasy, the bewilderment, the sheer passion. Welcome yourself to the world of Ravel Morrison, the mercurial maestro who reduces grown men to a state of giddiness rarely seen beyond ..read more
Football Paradise » Queens Park Rangers
2y ago
In England, fans, pundits and players relish the verity foreigners find the style of play difficult, and there’s a peculiar fetish for newcomers struggling with physicality. Though, there’s also huge respect for the players who manage to adapt. In the summer of 2011, David de Gea’s first interpretation on his arrival at United was: “I ..read more
Football Paradise » Queens Park Rangers
2y ago
The year is 1970, two Englishmen, John and Ben, are at a dusty pub, watching Pele lift the third World Cup. Frustrated at England’s performance, John passes a prophecy, “One day, there will be a White Pele, withpotential to be the most lethal striker this country has seen. He will come close to breaking the ..read more
Football Paradise » Queens Park Rangers
2y ago
An ardent Premier League follower would be more than aware of all the changing colors which we get to see in the changing landscape of football, almost on a daily basis. Such as, Cesc Fabregas’ amazing journey from Arsenal to Chelsea, to Manchester United blaming Chelsea and Manchester City for spoiling football by their mindless ..read more