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Guardiola’s departure: The death of Barca-mania?

May 3rd, 2012 by Tom Rhodes

Barcelona have been many people’s first or second favourite club for a number of years now but is the love in about to end?

Is money taking over football?

August 17th, 2011 by Eoghan Keegan

The title speaks for itself as Eoghan Keegan looks at the financials of the game.

Tactical Review: Xavi, Iniesta and Alves shine as Barca progress

March 9th, 2011 by Nik Storey

Vintage performances from three of Barcelona’s amigos saw them progress in the Champions League at the expense of Arsenal, and Nik Storey breaks down the game for us.

Top 50 Players in the World #2 – Xavi Hernandez

February 22nd, 2011 by Back Page Football

We’re down to the final two in our Top 50, and in second spot is one of the most decorated and reliable players in world football. BPF editor Neil Sherwin looks at Xavi Hernandez who in 2010 added the World Cup and another La Liga medal to his impressive array of honours.

Xavi’s limited left-foot helps to make him brilliant and forms his legacy

August 16th, 2010 by Ethan Dean-Richards

Xavi Hernandez is one of the most cultured midfielders in the world but, as Ethan Dean-Richards points out, he has one quite obvious flaw in his game.

Golden Ball Nominees

July 9th, 2010 by Neil Sherwin

The nominees have been announced for the World Cup Golden Ball award and there are few surprises on the shortlist.

Messi wins Ballon d’Or

December 1st, 2009 by Neil Sherwin

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has capped an excellent 2009 by picking up the prestigious Ballon d’Or award. French magazine France Football announced the results today and the Argentine was a comfortable winner. The 22 year old has had a sublime 12 months, winning La Liga, the Uefa Champions League, and the Spanish Cup, scoring 38 [...]