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Tag: Real Madrid

It’s time to appreciate Zidane the manager as highly as the player

It’s time to appreciate Zidane the manager as highly as the player

April 15, 2021 by Paul O'Malley

On a red-letter week for Real Madrid, Paul O Malley questions the reasons why Zinedine Zidane is not as highly regarded as his managerial contemporaries.

Controversy, consistency and cult status - how Karim Benzema has lasted as Real Madrid striker for 12 years

Controversy, consistency and cult status – how Karim Benzema has lasted as Real Madrid striker for 12 years

April 8, 2021 by John McMahon

And why the four-time Champions League winner may have one last dance with Los Blancos.

Time is ticking for Naby Keita and his Liverpool future

Time is ticking for Naby Keita and his Liverpool future

April 7, 2021 by Sean Leahy

After getting subbed off before half-time in their first leg encounter with Real Madrid, Naby Keita’ long-term future is uncertain at Liverpool.

¡Hay Liga! - Barcelona on Atlético's heels as La Liga race hots up

¡Hay Liga! – Barcelona on Atlético’s heels as La Liga race hots up

April 3, 2021 by James Lelliott

James Lelliott takes a closer look at a potentially thrilling La Liga run in, with Barcelona looking to chase down leaders Atlético Madrid

Michael Laudrup - footballing genius

Michael Laudrup – footballing genius

March 8, 2021 by Jamie MacLeod

Jamie MacLeod looks back at the career of one of football’s most underrated talents, Dane Michael Laudrup.

Future legends - An XI of players who could win the Ballon d'Or

Future legends – An XI of players who could win the Ballon d’Or

December 15, 2020 by James Pendleton

James Pendleton dives into the next generation of football stars as we look for an heir to the throne for the Ballon d’Or.

Jose Mourinho - From Bobby Robson's wingman to Premier League swingman

Jose Mourinho – From Bobby Robson’s wingman to Premier League swingman

October 21, 2020 by Sam Stobbart

Jose Mourinho has won a total of 25 trophies in his career, including domestic titles in England, Spain, Italy, and Portugal and two European cups. Sam Stobbart takes a look at his managerial career to date.

Max Meyer - The man who terrified Real Madrid being failed by Crystal Palace

Max Meyer – The man who terrified Real Madrid being failed by Crystal Palace

July 7, 2020 by Max Mathews

Max Mathews ponders Max Meyers situation at Crystal Palace as a player who promised so much has delivered very little since joining.

1997–2000: Louis van Gaal and the ‘Dutchification’ of Barcelona

1997–2000: Louis van Gaal and the ‘Dutchification’ of Barcelona

June 19, 2020 by Daniel Law

Daniel Law takes an in depth look at Spanish giants Barcelona and how their style of play evolved by following the successful Dutch model.

La Liga preview - Barca and Madrid set to battle for title

La Liga preview – Barca and Madrid set to battle for title

June 10, 2020 by John Dillon

John Dillon looks ahead to the restart of La Liga with plenty to play for at the top and bottom of the table.

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