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Is Marco Verratti the heir to Xavi?
With the legendary Xavi Hernandez’s career at Barcelona reaching its end, Marco Verratti is the ideal replacement, writes Ameen Rabbani.
Author: Ameen Rabbani
Freelance football journalist specialising in Spanish football. Journalism Court Medal Winner. You can also find me at Inside Spanish Football, The News Hub, HoundSports, These Football Times and La Liga Time.
Poor top-level management will eventually see Córdoba relegated
Ameen Rabbani discusses Córdoba’s torrid season and how poor club management may be partly to blame.
Resurgent Espanyol are on track for a treble of their own
So often overshadowed by their more illustrious neighbours, Espanyol are enjoying their own success, writes Ameen Rabbani.