# Underappreciated

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'He’s got 10 goals and still hasn’t won a player of the month'

Stephen Bradley has praised Danny Mandroiu for his performances this season.

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Oct 18th 2021, 6:30 AM

African players 'not respected' in Ballon d'Or vote

‘Western media dominate our media,’ says Samuel Eto’o.

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Nov 7th 2019, 1:11 PM

'If I had achieved what I have but in another sport... I wouldn't have to look at what job I'm going to be doing'

Ahead of next week’s European Championships, Jason Smyth discusses the pros and cons of being the fastest Paralympian on the planet.

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Aug 16th 2018, 4:52 PM

David de Gea's heroics remind us of how goalkeepers remain remarkably undervalued

Despite the data and analytics culture in modern football, the position is still not given the respect it deserves.

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Dec 5th 2017, 6:17 PM

One great stat highlights just how strange this Man United player's England career has been

If nothing else, you have to admire Michael Carrick’s longevity.

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Mar 31st 2015, 8:00 PM

Opinion: In defence of the much-maligned Glenn Whelan

It was announced today that the Stoke midfielder would likely miss Ireland’s upcoming qualifier against Scotland.

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Oct 23rd 2014, 9:38 PM

Kevin Durant: Give a little respect… to-oo-oo… me…

We can only apologise if you now have an Erasure earworm.

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Feb 17th 2013, 12:31 PM