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Andrea Pirlo – the absent Catalan

April 21st, 2014 by Matthew Coyle

Matthew Coyle discusses the playmaker who would have been right at home amongst a Golden Generation.

Brazil 2014 – Messi’s crowning glory?

April 20th, 2014 by Sam Bowden

Sam Bowden on the Argentine who has people expecting big things this summer.

Quaresma’s final roll of the dice

January 20th, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses what could be the last chance saloon for the Portuguese winger.

Far from the end for Deulofeu’s Everton odyssey

December 16th, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the young loanee who has made a big impression since moving to Goodison Park.

Messi, Maradona, Tevez & Francescoli playing football tennis

September 25th, 2013 by Conor Donnelly

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

UEFA award deserved recognition for Ribéry

August 31st, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Franck Ribery’s UEFA player of the year award shouldn’t have come as a surprise, writes Ciaran Kelly.

Who is new Barcelona boss Gerardo Martino?

July 24th, 2013 by James Clancy

James Clancy looks at the new man in charge at Barcelona.

Gerard Deulofeu: A new La Masia precedent

July 14th, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses Everton’s nw acquisition who brings with him an excellent pedigree.

Build ‘em up, then tear ‘em down: the allure of the flawed genius

July 12th, 2013 by Pavan Mano

Why the obsession with finding something wrong in someone who seems so right, asks Pavan Mano.

The dynasty test awaits Guardiola

May 27th, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the job ahead for Pep Guardiola, who takes on the job of controlling a much different machine compared to his tiki-taki Barcelona.