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Shree Desai

Shree Desai is a football writer covering the European game, currently contributing to Striver, Read ManCity and City Xtra. He has also worked with outlets including Read Brighton, Athlon Sports, World Soccer Talk, Rant Sports, Sports Talk United, The Leeds Press, Anfield Central, Gooner Daily and FanSided in both writing and editorial roles.

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