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Torneo Inicial 2013: End of Season awards
With the Torneo Inicial done and dusted, Back Page Football casts its eye back over the last six months in Argentinian football.
Archive for the ‘South America’ Category
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World Club Cup – Time you took notice?
With the FIFA World Club Cup final on Saturday Charles Pulling reviews what has been a tournament full of ups and downs
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Brazil 2014: Who will shock the world?
Alex Byers discusses the prospect of a nation causing a surprise at next year’s World Cup.
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The rise of La Vinotinto – South America’s ‘Cinderella’
Alex Byers takes a look at a resurgence in Venezuelan football.
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In defence of Argentina’s defence
Tom Robinson discusses one of the less recognised aspects of the Argentine set up.
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Messi, Maradona, Tevez & Francescoli playing football tennis
We all know what we want. Three of South America’s finest players and Tevez (jokes!) playing some football tennis. The clip below is from a few years ago and even gets heated at a stage, with Maradona demonstrating he hasn’t lost his competitive edge. Enjoy! Video uploaded by MaRcOMeKiNa
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Four record breaking transfers that worked..and four that didn’t
Charles Pulling on some of the good and bad big transfers down through the years.
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Breno’s Redemption Song
Niall Taylor looks at the bumpy road travelled by Bayern’s Brazilian.
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MLS summer transfers show league progress
James Kilpatrick discusses some of the moves during the recent transfer window in MLS.
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La Tri’s tears must spur them to success
Niall Taylor looks at the impact that the tragic passing of Christian Benitez will have on Ecuador.
End of Season Awards
Everton and their loan stars
Five things we learnt from Liverpool v Manchester City
Arsenal – The Cult of Wenger
Atlético Madrid: The number 9 production line
The FA Cup must adapt in order to retain its magic
Banking on a win – football’s relationship with bookmakers
Hold the Back Page – Atletico shock Barca to claim final four spot
Interview – Oceania’s Jose Mourinho
Scandinavian weekly round up
Time was up for Chris Hughton at Carrow Road
