Writings
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An extra-time goal from Ferran Torres against Argentina made Spain the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions, beating the former world champions 1-0 at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. This victory, following Spain’s European Championship win in 2024, signals the start of a Spanish footballing dynasty as the squad — with its average age of 26.5 years…
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In Spain’s World Cup quarter final match against Belgium, I found it odd that Spain seemingly scrapped a victory. I mean, how could such a strong team barely defeat a lacklustre Belgium? That was until I watched Spain’s semi-final win against France. Spain’s Suffocating Dominance When most teams dominate a game, this is reflected by…
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In what was one of THE games of the World Cup, Australia have made it into the Round of 32! I wasn’t very hopeful for this game following our loss to USA — I don’t think anyone is when your team loses — though the suspension of Almirón provided me with more hope that we…
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Australia are a “lay-up” as former American footballer Mike Grella stated. I wouldn’t go that far but to his credit, this World Cup performance was not something for us to write home about. The first half reeked of amateur football as we consistently struggled to complete our passes and hold possession, often freely giving away…
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The 2026 World Cup is here and Australia have come to compete! Us Australians love a good underdog story, and yesterday we beat Turkey who is arguably the strongest team in Group D. The on paper stats may communicate that we were dominated, but football is played on grass. Sorry not sorry, Çalhanoğlu… It’s beautiful…
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Music with hints of the old Ye, rap album BULLY serves as an integral comeback album as the trajectory of Ye’s career hangs in the balance amid severe controversy.
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Rage baiting is a practice that has taken social media by storm. To rage bait is to say or do something with the intention of causing a person to react in a negative manner – to cause someone to crash out, if you will. I admit, rage baiting is quite funny, but one thing I…
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Every day in the sea that is the world of hip-hop, many albums flow. These albums – carbon copies of each other in their foundations – are shallow explorations of wealth, possessions, and lust. But it is not everyday that an album makes you stop. Set apart from the other albums of today, Loyle Carner’s…
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Destination happiness – the mindset of life being enjoyable once reaching a specific goal – is a thief of joy and life satisfaction. Comparison is a significant cause of this mindset as by defining the value of your life by the situations of others, you perceive reality with a deficit-focus. In other words, your life…
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Amidst Manchester United’s 0-0 draw with Aston Villa, a sense of uncertainty and unease looms over the future of Manchester United manager, Erik Ten Hag. “don’t judge us in this moment, judge us in the end of the season…we are in the process, we will improve”, Erik Ten Hag said following Manchester United’s 3-3 draw…