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LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 21: The Barclays Premier League Trophy is displayed prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on December 21, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

32 Flags previews the 2016-17 Premier League from Arsenal to Crystal Palace

The English Premier League season is less than a week away and we are entering what could be the most unpredictable EPL season in years. We at 32 Flags are here to preview what each team is expected to do this season and where they could finish, as well as letting you know who to […]

LEICESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 07: Captain Wes Morgan and manager Claudio Ranieri of Leicester City lift the Premier League Trophy after the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Everton at The King Power Stadium on May 7, 2016 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

32 Flags’ writers predict the upcoming Premier League season

The start of 2016/17 Premier League is just under a week away, and we at 32 Flags could not be more excited. Every year, the writers hold a prediction roundtable to figure out just what we think will happen over the coming season. This season showed a surprising amount of divergence, as you will see with […]

FLORENCE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 09: Gonzalo Higuain of Napoli celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and SSC Napoli at Stadio Artemio Franchi on November 9, 2014 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Bellini/Getty Images)

Gonzalo Higuain to Juventus: What does this mean for Serie A?

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SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – MAY 11: Sam Allardyce, manager of Sunderland celebrates staying in the Premier League after victory during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton at the Stadium of Light on May 11, 2016 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

‘Big’ Sam Allardyce takes over England: What now?

Sam Allardyce has now officially taken over the England National job. In one of the more unnecessarily protracted sagas of this summer, the former Sunderland manager will lead the ‘Three Lions’ as they pick up the pieces from their failed Euro 2016 campaign. In truth, it has been the former West Ham manager’s dream job since he […]

PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 10: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal (c) lifts the Henri Delaunay trophy after his side win 1-0 against France during the UEFA EURO 2016 Final match between Portugal and France at Stade de France on July 10, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Who would win: Copa America Best XI or Euros Best XI?

This question comes up very often. Who would win if you gathered the best players from Europe and the best from the Americas. With the Euros and Copa America Centenario now complete, we can look at the Best XI’s from both tournaments and compare. The Best XI’s below are courtesy of WhoScored.com, who build their teams […]

BORDEAUX, FRANCE – JULY 02: (L to R) Benedikt Hoewedes, Thomas Mueller and Mats Hummels of Germany celebrate their team’s first goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 quarter final match between Germany and Italy at Stade Matmut Atlantique on July 2, 2016 in Bordeaux, France. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Who is heading to the Euro 2016 Final?

So I did okay in the Quarterfinal round. At least, 50% isn’t too bad, considering how unpredictable this tournament has gone. With the Semifinal matches only a few hours away, we’re going again with predictions for the matches. This time, I’m upping the ante and getting even more precise in my predictions. Get ready, I’m swinging for the […]

PARIS, FRANCE – DECEMBER 12: The UEFA European championships Trophy is displayed prior to the UEFA Euro 2016 Final Draw Ceremony at Palais des Congres on December 12, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

We try to predict the unpredictable Euro 2016 Quarterfinal matches

The Euro Quarterfinals are almost upon us. After a group stage and round of 16 filled with twists and turns, viewers will be filled with questions. What should we be prepared for? Who should we keep an eye on? Will there be any shock results? Well, we got you covered with a pocket-sized preview of […]

CHANTILLY, FRANCE – JUNE 28: Roy Hodgson speaks during a press conference on June 28, 2016 in Chantilly, France. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Hodgeball: England’s lack of courage and identity and the Euros

When England crashed out of the Euros to Iceland, it was a disaster for one of the more storied soccer playing countries in the world. Gary Lineker summed it up best: What summed up everything, the style of play, the attitude and lack of heart, was the manner in which Roy Hodgson announced that he […]

BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 02: Karim Benzema of Real Madrid CF celebrates with team-mate Luka Modric after scoring his team’s first goal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Camp Nou on April 2, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

The best XI players snubbed at the Euros

As with any major tournament, there are going to be players who don’t make the cut, either because of form or fitness or even politics. For the Euros, we happen to have a mix of all three. So we decided to build a team of the best XI players that were left behind. There was […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 02: Jamie Vardy of England in action during the international friendly match between England and Portugal at Wembley Stadium on June 2, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Get ready for a slow June: How the Euros affect transfers

As the title says, get ready for a slow June, as the Euros rumble on. While the tournaments may be exciting, transfer links are about to become one of two things: scarce or odd. There will undoubtedly be a scarcity of legitimate links, aside for situations when scouts are spotted at matches, and the odd […]

CHANTILLY, FRANCE – JUNE 07: Dele Alli controls the ball as Roy Hodgson manager of England looks on during an England training session ahead of the UEFA EURO 2016 at Stade du Bourgognes on June 7, 2016 in Chantilly, France. England’s opening match at the European Championship is against Russia on June 11. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

The five breakout stars ready to set Euro 2016 alight

With the Euros almost here, players will be hoping to make their big break on the international stage. Here are the five players who will be looking to use Euro 2016 as a springboard for the rest of their careers: 1) Leroy Sane Leroy Sane has had an incredible breakout season for a 20-year old attacking […]

SARASOTA, FL – NOVEMBER 28: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States scores against England during the Nike International Friendlies at The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch on November 28, 2014 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Copa America Centenario’s five breakout stars

The Copa America Centenario is almost upon us, and, as with every tournament, players will be hoping to make their big break on the international stage. Here are the five players who may be set for a big tournament. 1) Christian Pulisic, 17, United States The player that could very well get all of the […]

Manchester United’s shameful sacking of Louis van Gaal

Manchester United have finally sacked Louis van Gaal. It is a move that has been coming since 2016 began. With a manager hanging on by a thread for so long, you would think that the sacking would come as a relief. Instead, it has been handled in the worst way possible, showing a level of disrespect […]

MUNICH, GERMANY – MAY 14: Mario Goetze of Muenchen celebrates after the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Hannover 96 at Allianz Arena on May 14, 2016 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Getty Images For MAN)

Top five transfer sagas of the summer (so far)

The transfer window hasn’t even opened yet and there has already been some massive transfer sagas. With many teams hoping to wrap up a major part of their transfer dealings prior to the European Championships in France, we have seen moves much earlier than usual. These moves also tend to be the marquee targets for […]

LEICESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 22: Riyad Mahrez of Leicester City celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur at The King Power Stadium on August 22, 2015 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

2016 Premier League Flaggie Awards

It’s that time of the year again. The Premier League season has ended and it’s time for end of the season awards to be handed out. As we all know, the prestigious 2016 Premier League Flaggie* awards are up for grabs, with a prize of £40,000 to each category winner**. You can view our 2015 awards […]

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