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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/BKBlick" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brian Blickenstaff</a> is an American writer based in Heidelberg, Germany.</p>


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Schalke players Ko Itakura and Darko Churlinov wearing Schalke jerseys that notably do NOT have former sponsor Gazprom's name on them.

Karlsruher SC v FC Schalke 04 – Second Bundesliga

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FC Schalke Is Trying To Lose Its Russian Accent

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Liverpool fans show a Ukrainian flag to indicate peace and sympathy with Ukraine prior to the Carabao Cup Final match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on February 27, 2022 in London, England

Chelsea v Liverpool – Carabao Cup Final

European Soccer United In Support Of Ukraine This Weekend

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Patrick Redford

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Kepa Arrizabalaga of Chelsea looks dejected after missing the deciding penalty in the penalty shoot out during the Carabao Cup Final match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on February 27, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Kepa Arrizabalaga Experiences Pure Agony, Again

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Kelsey McKinney

Houston Dynamo v Sporting Kansas City

A Reminder To Be Nice To Your Bros

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Laura Wagner

FRISCO, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 23: Mallory Pugh #9 of the USA celebrates with Ashley Sanchez #13 and Catarina Macario #20 after scoring against Iceland in the second half during the 2022 SheBelieves Cup at Toyota Stadium on February 23, 2022 in Frisco, Texas.

2022 SheBelieves Cup – Iceland v United States

It’s Time To Get Excited About The USWNT Youngsters

Anthony Elanga of Manchester United celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg One match between Atletico Madrid and Manchester United at Wanda Metropolitano on February 23, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.

Atletico Madrid v Manchester United: Round Of Sixteen Leg One – UEFA Champions League

Anthony Elanga Is Here To Save The Day

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Billy Haisley

Juventus' Serbian forward Dusan Vlahovic (C) shoots and scores his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League football match between Villarreal and Juventus at La Ceramica stadium in Vila-real on February 22, 2022.

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This Is What Juventus Paid All That Money For

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Christian Pulisic of Chelsea celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg One match between Chelsea FC and Lille OSC at Stamford Bridge on February 22, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea FC v Lille OSC: Round Of Sixteen Leg One – UEFA Champions League

Christian Pulisic Gets Back On Track

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Ray Ratto

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 20: Mallory Pugh #9 of the United States celebrates her goal against New Zealand with teammates during the SheBelieves Cup 2022 at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 20, 2022 in Carson, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

2022 SheBelieves Cup – New Zealand v United States

U.S. Soccer Got Dragged Kicking And Screaming Into One Good Decision

Meikayla Moore of New Zealand hunches over after scoring her third own goal of the game against the USWNT.

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Poor New Zealand Defender Scores A Devil’s Hat-Trick For The USWNT

Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring their side's third goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on February 19, 2022 in Manchester, England.

Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur – Premier League

Harry Fucking Kane

Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool FC celebrate a victory at the end of the of UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg One match between FC Internazionale and Liverpool FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 16, 2022 in Milan, Italy.

FC Internazionale v Liverpool FC: Round Of Sixteen Leg One – UEFA Champions League

Liverpool’s Defense Is What Makes The Club Elite

Bernardo Silva of Manchester City applauds the Manchester City fans during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg One match between Sporting CP and Manchester City at Estadio Jose Alvalade on February 15, 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Sporting CP v Manchester City: Round Of Sixteen Leg One – UEFA Champions League

The Manchester City Train Keeps Running Opponents Over

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Real Madrid at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on February 15, 2022.

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Paris Belongs To Kylian Mbappé

Newcastle United's French midfielder Allan Saint-Maximin (2nd L) vies with Everton's English midfielder Dele Alli (2nd R) during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Everton at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on February 8, 2022.

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Newcastle Is Not Worthy Of Allan Saint-Maximin, But It’s Getting There

Barcelona's players celebrate their victory at the end of the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Club Atletico de Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on February 6, 2022.

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Who Can Fix Atlético Madrid?

Senegal's forward Sadio Mane looks at the trophy prior to the ceremony after winning after the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2021 final football match between Senegal and Egypt at Stade d'Olembe in Yaounde on February 6, 2022.

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Sadio Mané Found Instant Redemption In The AFCON Final

ST. PAUL, MN - FEBRUARY 02: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States celebrates after scoring a goal against Honduras in the second half of a World Cup Qualifying game at Allianz Field on February 2, 2022 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The United States defeated Honduras 3-0. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Honduras v United States: 2022 World Cup Qualifying

USMNT Thrives In Torture Chamber Of Its Own Making

Julian Alvarez of Argentina plays the ball during a training session on January 31, 2022 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Argentina Training Session

Please, Manchester City, Do Not Ruin Julián Álvarez

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Tom Ley

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Well That Was Annoying

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Mason Greenwood Arrested Following Rape And Assault Allegations

COLUMBUS, OHIO - JANUARY 27: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States makes a corner kick in the second half during the World Cup qualifying game against El Salvador at Lower.com Field on January 27, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

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USMNT Wins Procedurally Generated World Cup Qualifier

Fifa President Gianni Infantino speaks at Jerusalem Post's annual conference on October 12, 2021 in Jerusalem, Israel. The conference featured officials, diplomats and business leaders discussing the health, economic and security challenges facing Israel

Jerusalem Post’s 10th Annual Conference

FIFA President: The Transcendent Power Of The World Cup Will Keep Refugees From Drowning

Manchester City's Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is tackled by Southampton's Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Manchester City at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on January 22, 2022.

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Mohammed Salisu Wrecked Manchester City’s Shit

COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Fans of the United States national team cheer, wave a flag, and sing as snow falls during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Costa Rica v United States – FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier

There’s No Good Reason To Send The USMNT Into The Freezing North