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Yannick Bolasie: One Of the Best Dribblers
Yannick Bolasie was a player who brought African showboating to England. Defenders didn't know what to do with with him. Half, the time defenders where left stunned. The fans couldn't believe their eyes. The question on everybody's minds was, "are you sure he isn't Brazilian". Before tragedy struck he was so good that people always joked that he would be the first player given a 6 star skill moves on FIFA and at his peak he was the second most expensive African player of all time. His Childhood Despite growing up in England, by the time he turned 16, he had never stepped foot in an academy his real dream was to become a rapper. Interest in Football According to Bolasie, one day he was watching football on TV and thought to himself, I guess I could give it a try. After spending 4 months in an academy, he just got bored of it. He gave up on it and started playing for his local team in the 8 tier of English football where they paid him £20 per match and burger for each goal he scored, Funny isn't it. As you may imagine, soon Bolasie was giving up again. The plan was to go and work for his girlfriend's father as a carpenter after all, realistically, there were zero chances he'd ever make it. Apparently, the Footballing talent he had was actually genetic. Three of his cousins were footballers. Lomana LuaLua from Newcastle was one of his cousins. Just as Bolasie was prepared to join the workforce, one of his cousins friends got injured, after joining a team in Malta called floriana. An effort to give football another chance and with a team looking for a temporary replacement, his cousins asked for a some favors and got him a trial there and somehow it worked. Bolasie's Rise to Fame Once he was alone playing in Malta, Bolasie didn't really know what to do with his free time, so he started recording and posting compilations of his own highlights on YouTube. One day he sent the video to his cousin's agent and the agent began to pass the videos around. From there he had a number of clubs all over Europe started calling for him. Hoffenheim, Sturm Graz, Leicester city and Plymouth Argyle. It was unbelievable. In the end he picked Plymouth because he just wanted to go home and also back then they were playing better than Leicester. Once at the club it was immediately clear that they did not believe he had what it took to slide right into a championship team, so they kept trying to send him on loan and it was harder than you may have expected. First came a trial at Denham in the fourth tier but they sent him back and with the transfer window coming to a close, without him having a club, tragedy struck as he had to go on a 6 months to Rushden and Diamonds, a non league club. It was an academy he had given up on a few years earlier. When the winter market came around, he was able to move himself to Barnett. He started performing better for the team. Not only that, Tony Finnigan, an ex crystal palace player turned agent was on the stance watching and once the match was over he went to Bolasie's parents telling them he can make their son a premier League player in three years. Bolasie upon getting back from his loan only to meet his team, Plymouth getting relegated and bankrupt. Bolasie Move To Bristol City
By Favour Nwokonta2 years ago in Cleats
Pep Guardiola’s Potential Departure
Pep Guardiola, the Manchester City manager, is legendary. His time at the City for the past eight seasons has seen him win the league title six times, and this season he broke the record by winning it four times in a row. Something no other manager has done since the dawn of the English Premier League. While he is committed to leading Manchester City for the ninth season, he is nearing his contract expiration in 2025.
By Curious Sports Pulse2 years ago in Cleats
Erik ten Hag Triumphs
Manchester United surprised everyone by winning the FA Cup final. They went into the final as the underdogs and took the lead in the first half by scoring two goals. This is a major accomplishment for Manchester United, as they are certain that they will play in Europe next season, but the future of Erik ten Hag is indeed uncertain.
By Curious Sports Pulse2 years ago in Cleats
Understanding the Antipathy Towards Manchester City
Soccer, more than just a sport, often embodies the hopes, dreams, and fervent passions of millions around the globe. Among the myriad of clubs that populate the footballing world, few evoke as polarized emotions as Manchester City. Despite its recent successes and admirable playing style, Manchester City finds itself a subject of intense scrutiny and, in some quarters, vehement disdain. This essay seeks to unravel the complexities behind the widespread antipathy towards Manchester City among soccer fans.
By Nicole Jameson2 years ago in Cleats
5 countries that are world football champions between groups
The beautiful game of football (or soccer, as it's known in some parts of the world) has captivated hearts for over a century. The pinnacle of achievement for any national team is lifting the coveted FIFA World Cup trophy. Throughout the tournament's history, a select group of countries have dominated, etching their names in footballing folklore. Here, we delve into five nations that have stood atop the world:
By Moharif Yulianto2 years ago in Cleats
