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Michael Kovacs is the Founder and CEO of Last Word On Sports INC. He is a credentialed sports writer having attended many domestic and international sports events. Michael currently oversees more than a dozen websites, hundreds of writers and editors. He has been featured in major publications such as MSN.com, Bleacher Report, Sports Illustrated, Yahoo, and YardBarker, in addition to most of the properties in his portfolio. He graduated from McMaster University (2002) and completed a Master's Degree in Writing at the University of New England (2011). You can find his current writing at: LastWordOnSports.com LWOSports.com MMASucka.com BigFightWeekend.com ExtraTimeTalk.com GridironHeroics.com HardwoodHeroics.com WISportsHeroics.com
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Are Premier League outsiders dismantling the idea of the Big Six?

For years, the Premier League's so-called Big Six felt untouchable. Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham always finished near the top, qualified...

AFCON 2025: Shock Absences, Insane Goals, and a Look at 2026

Senegal’s dramatic extra-time win over hosts Morocco capped a record‑breaking AFCON 2025 that mixed high-quality football with major controversy on and off the pitch. Senegal’s chaotic...

The ‘Late Goal’ Teams: Which Clubs Are Scoring Late — and why

In the current landscape of high-press football, the final fifteen minutes have become a survival of the fittest. Data from the ongoing 2025/26 European seasons...

England’s Midfield Depth at the 2026 World Cup: Selection dilemmas, tactical balance and betting angles

England will go to the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a midfield talent that is arguably the best in their recent history. The variety of...

New Real Madrid Coach: Bookmakers Have Named the Favorites

Real Madrid is undergoing significant changes once again. Xabi Alonso managed to leave a lasting mark on the club structure, but after his departure, the...

Is FIFA’s “Football for Schools” App Actually Helping Grassroots Development?

FIFA's "Football for Schools" (F4S) initiative launched with a staggering pledge: distribute 11 million footballs and a dedicated app to democratize the sport for children...

Why Barcelona’s La Masia Forces Future Stars to Hit the Books

In the hills outside Barcelona sits the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, home to the mythical Barcelona's La Masia Academy. This laboratory of modern football has...

The History of FIFA: A Football Student’s Guide to the World’s Biggest Event

Football is more than just a sport. It's a language spoken across every continent. And at the center of it all is FIFA, the organization that...

Football May Own the Weekend but Darts Own Downtime When Football Finishes at the Pub

It is no exaggeration to say that football rules the rhythm of the weekend. Kick-off times dictate when the drinks are poured and when the...

2026 World Cup: Who has Fallen Victim to the Champion’s Curse?

The 2022 FIFA World Cup final in Qatar was iconic for a number of reasons. Lionel Messi climbed to the mountaintop at long last, winning...

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