Charlie Ryan ’20Staff Writer The Unai Emery era is finally over in North London, though the malaise that characterized his 18-month tenure as Arsenal manager bled into Dec. 1’s fixture at Carrow Road. Winless in their previous five Premier League road matches, Arsenal had the chance to snap […]
Charlie Ryan Opinions Editor Sunday, November 11 marked 100 years since the of the end of the First World War, a global conflict that revolutionized warfare, shattered ancient empires, carved out new nation-states, and shaped the 20th century at the cost of some 15–19 million military and civilian […]
Charlie Ryan Sports Editor By the time this article makes its way into your hands, the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics may have concluded. If not, you’re in luck! If so, still continue to read. Perhaps my points will shed light on different aspects of the games that you […]
Charlie Ryan Sports Editor Atletico Madrid’s unbeaten streak at home to Valencia continued into its seventh year on Sunday as the visitors continued their poor run of form, falling to the capital side 1-0 for their third consecutive defeat. Here are my three main talking points from this […]
Charlie Ryan Sports Editor As Lazio’s successful campaigns in Italy and Europe continue into the new year, the likes of Ciro Immobile and Sergej Milinković-Savić will continue to grab the headlines. The Italian frontman is on track to win his second Capocannoniere, leading the league with 20 […]
By Charlie Ryan World Cup qualifying finally came to a close last weekend, featuring playoff clashes across Africa, Europe, North America, and Oceania. As the pack completed its last phase of trimming, let’s take a look at which countries punched their ticket to Russia next summer. Croatia […]
Charlie Ryan Sports Editor Nestled on the banks of the Ligurian Sea lies Italian football’s best-kept secret. Twice a year, 36,600 Genoese pack the Stadio Luigi Ferraris with flares, flags, banners, songs, and chants to produce one of football’s most vibrant and passionate atmospheres. Obscured by the large […]
Charlie Ryan Sports Editor Serie A First Quarter Marks MVP: Ciro Immobile, Lazio The Lazio frontman is well and truly in the form of his life. On track for his third 20-plus goal season in Italy’s top flight, Immobile’s attacking output is second to none […]
By: Charlie Ryan Sports Editor Saturday afternoon’s clash at the Stadio San Paolo saw title challengers Napoli and Internazionale split points in a tactically thrilling, yet goalless draw. Fresh off a decisive win over crosstown rivals Milan and a full week’s rest, Inter were in prime condition to […]
By Charlie Ryan The final gameweek before the international break saw Manchester City impress on the road, Arsenal continue their fine home form, Harry Kane lead Spurs to victory with two goals, and more. Though these results do not possess any particular significance in the long run, a […]
Charlie Ryan Sports Editor As the whistle blew, signifying the end of the 194th Derby della mole, I could not help but feel that my thoughts about this Juventus side had crystallized. Something was different about this Turin Derby victory. Was it the effectiveness of the press with […]
By Charlie Ryan I woke up Sunday morning at 8:15 prepared to watch my club’s annual defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Having lost at these grounds over each of the past five seasons and being outscored 13-2, I hoped for anything but a blowout for Arsenal. Hell, maybe […]
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