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A Maverick Arrives at Bramley-Moore 💙

Aug 14, 2025

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3 min read

A Maverick Arrives at Bramley-Moore 💙

Plus, The Correspondent w/ Rory Smith has arrived.

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Rory Smith
Wrexham's Former Premier League Captain 🐉

Aug 7, 2025

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14 min read

Wrexham's Former Premier League Captain 🐉

Plus, Rory Smith's new newsletter launches next week.

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Rory Smith
Summer’s Saddest Transfer So Far 😢

Jul 31, 2025

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14 min read

Summer’s Saddest Transfer So Far 😢

Plus, Rory Smith on the Lionesses' very English victory.

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Rory Smith
A Genuine Mystery That Can't Be Unpacked 🤔

Jul 24, 2025

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12 min read

A Genuine Mystery That Can't Be Unpacked 🤔

Rory Smith on the Isak transfer mirage, the art of selling at the right time, and an incredible reader-submitted kit design.

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Rory Smith
Can a Defender Be the Best Player in the World? 🤔

Jul 17, 2025

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14 min read

Can a Defender Be the Best Player in the World? 🤔

Rory Smith on the awkward scenes at the Club World Cup trophy celebration, PSG's star left-back's tough day on the pitch, and even more Philly and New York restaurant takes.

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Rory Smith
The Absence That Strips Football of Its Magic 🗣️

Jul 10, 2025

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14 min read

The Absence That Strips Football of Its Magic 🗣️

Rory Smith on the sound of the Club World Cup crowds, the difference between MLS and the Saudi Pro League, and where he ate in Philly.

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Rory Smith
A Tougher Job Than Anticipated 🇺🇸

Jul 3, 2025

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18 min read

A Tougher Job Than Anticipated 🇺🇸

Rory Smith on Mauricio Pochettino's confusing tenure as U.S. manager, Al Hilal's "landmark" victory against City, and how Oasis and Darwin Nuñez connect.

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Rory Smith
Paul Pogba's Second Second Chance 👤

Jun 26, 2025

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13 min read

Paul Pogba's Second Second Chance 👤

Rory Smith on the talismanic French midfielder's return, transfers through the eyes of a child, and how to most enjoy a football trip to Scotland.

Rory Smith
Rory Smith
A Blast of Authenticity at the Club World Cup 🎉

Jun 19, 2025

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13 min read

A Blast of Authenticity at the Club World Cup 🎉

Rory Smith on South American and North African fans bringing the noise, the rough history of international club tournaments, and the best gelato... on Earth?

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Rory Smith
Ange's Character Assassination Arc 📉

Jun 12, 2025

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13 min read

Ange's Character Assassination Arc 📉

Rory Smith on the fall of Tottenham's former manager, City's dueling transfer strategy, and where to snack before a Spurs match.

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Rory Smith
It's Doué & Yamal's World Now 💫

Jun 5, 2025

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14 min read

It's Doué & Yamal's World Now 💫

Rory Smith on a potential changing of the soccer guard, the scar tissue of Italian football, and his return to Munich.

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Rory Smith
The Eyes of the World 👀

May 29, 2025

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13 min read

The Eyes of the World 👀

Rory Smith on the disrespect of Lautaro Martínez, Inter Milan and PSG's first-ever meeting, and the best brezels in Munich.

Rory Smith
Rory Smith
In Manchester, Things Are Not Quite as They Should Be 🩵❤️

May 23, 2025

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10 min read

In Manchester, Things Are Not Quite as They Should Be 🩵❤️

Rory Smith on the end of Kevin De Bruyne's decade at City, the state of their crosstown rivals, and the local tapas bars the Belgian might miss most.

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Rory Smith
This Was Anfield Polarized 🗣️🏟️

May 16, 2025

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10 min read

This Was Anfield Polarized 🗣️🏟️

Rory Smith on the booing of Trent Alexander-Arnold, why some transfers hurt more than others, and where Trent may fancy a bite once he arrives in Madrid.

Rory Smith
Rory Smith
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