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From Ancient Greece to Modern Sports: The Alarming Threat of Alcibiades-like Figures in Football Clubs

From Ancient Greece to Modern Sports: The Alarming Threat of Alcibiades-like Figures in Football Clubs

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In the annals of history, certain individuals stand out for their charismatic allure, ambitious nature, and manipulative tendencies. One such figure was Alcibiades, an influential Athenian politician and general during the Peloponnesian War. While Alcibiades’ legacy is firmly rooted in ancient Greece, the echoes of his traits and their potential dangers find an unexpected parallel in the world of modern sports, particularly football clubs. This article explores why the prospect of someone reminiscent of Alcibiades wielding power within a football…

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Castelao takes us on a journey to the afterlife
A Glass Eye

A Glass Eye

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«No foreign language, no matter how illustrious it may be, can express in our name the intimate feelings, the deep pains and the everlasting hopes of the Galician people; if we are still different and able to exist, it is only thanks to our language.» Castelao (1886-1950)     Many people spend their entire lives looking for their sole purpose, yet I have come to understand that it is not something you chase; it is something or several things that…

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UEFA Pro Coaching Course
RFGF: UEFA Pro Coaching Course

RFGF: UEFA Pro Coaching Course

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When you’re in the middle of something, it’s actually hard to see how far you’ve come. Just remember that a little progress each day adds up to BIG results. I hope I have instilled some love for the English language and that you have gained some insight into how and why language matters in the football world. Cando estás no medio de algo, é difícil ver canto se progresou. Basta lembrar que un pouco de progreso cada día termina en…

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World Cup Fever

World Cup Fever

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With World Cup fever under way it’s easy to get carried away by our emotions and lose the plot of what’s really happening on the pitch, even more so with the media being more sensationalist than ever and letting their passion take over. As Jose Mourinho once said, “football is a game about feelings and intelligence,” so there’s no harm in watching the game and supporting your team with passion, but if you want to read the game, analyse what’s…

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