Alexis Davis

A fan of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich - an ex semi-professional football player interested in football statistics and how managers set their team up to deal with the opposition.

Liverpool Transfer News: Luis Suarez to be replaced by Lazar Markovic

Finally, some good news for Liverpool fans who were greatly disappointed by their star striker Luiz Suarez’s switch from Anfield to Camp Nou which was confirmed last week. Belgium’s World Cup ace Divock Origi is reportedly following in the footsteps of Serbia’s Lazar Markovic for a medical at the Merseyside club, according to Sky Italia’s transfer guru Gianluca di-Marzio. The ...

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Luis Suarez to wear the Number 9 shirt at Barcelona

Uruguay international Luis Suarez has been handed the Number 9 shirt at Barcelona following his 88-million-euro summer switch from Anfield. His transfer move from Liverpool – which had been a subject of rumors and speculation – was finally confirmed on Friday. Suarez is familiar with this number; but only at international level with Uruguay. Barcelona becomes the first place where ...

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Atletico Madrid: Beginning of a dynasty or a one off season

Under the guidance of manager Diego Simeone, Atlético Madrid have not only threatened to intervene in the La Liga duopoly but have arguably broken the grip that Real Madrid and Barcelona have on the league. Over the past three seasons Atlético have finished in fifth, third and first place. This shows a gradual progression and building of the team. This ...

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Lionel Messi ready to Give Up all Personal Records for World Cup Glory

Argentina’s World Cup captain Lionel Messi has declared he would give up all his personal records if only it would help Argentina lift the World Cup this year. Argentina meet Germany in the final on Sunday at the iconic Maracana – Messi – whose side reached the final courtesy of a 4-2 post-match penalty win over the Dutch on Wednesday ...

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Vacancy: Chelsea in need of Forwards

Love him or loathe him, José Mourinho is a very good manager, one the best in the world. But for all his experience, domestic and continental triumphs; he’s no miracle worker. He cannot turn water into wine, nor can he take an average football player and turn him into a world class forward. The 2013 to 2014 season saw a ...

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