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Tag: Alfredo Di Stefano

Eleven of the greatest to never play at the World Cup

Eleven of the greatest to never play at the World Cup

June 7, 2018 by Ivan Smyth

Ivan Smyth picks a team from the great players who never got the opportunity to play in the World Cup.

Lionel Messi's imminent record should inspire awe

Lionel Messi’s imminent record should inspire awe

October 25, 2014 by Matthew Coyle

On the cusp of breaking Telmo Zarra’s 59-year-old record, Lionel Messi’s consistent brilliance often obscures his genius. That should never be the case.

Alfredo Di Stéfano (1926-2014)

Alfredo Di Stéfano (1926-2014)

July 8, 2014 by Matthew Coyle

Alfredo Di Stéfano, arguably the greatest footballer of all time, has died aged 88. Matthew Coyle discusses his passing.

La Décima: The milestone to seal Mourinho’s Madrid legacy

La Décima: The milestone to seal Mourinho’s Madrid legacy

September 27, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses Jose Mourinho on the back of last week’s epic finale against Manchester City in the Champions League.

Ciaran Kelly - Author of Johan Cruyff: The Total Voetballer

Ciaran Kelly – Author of Johan Cruyff: The Total Voetballer

May 10, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

BackPageFootball regular Ciaran Kelly talks about his first full publication and provides us with an exclusive extract from the Johan Cruyff biography.

José Mourinho: Unsavoury but undoubted (Part 2)

José Mourinho: Unsavoury but undoubted (Part 2)

March 21, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

The second part of Ciaran Kelly’s look at the life and times of José Mourinho.

Athletic Bilbao: A history of overachievement

Athletic Bilbao: A history of overachievement

March 14, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes a look at the history of Europe’s current flavour of the month, Athletic Bilbao.

Pichichi: The Perennial Hero

Pichichi: The Perennial Hero

February 5, 2012 by Ben Pinkney

Bin Pinkney tells us about Pichichi, the namesake of the goalscoring trophy.

Zinedine Zidane: The Flawed Genius

Zinedine Zidane: The Flawed Genius

December 7, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly is back with another fantastic read and this time out his focus is on French legend Zidane Zidane.

Real Madrid’s Daunting Task: Emerging From Barcelona’s Shadow

Real Madrid’s Daunting Task: Emerging From Barcelona’s Shadow

June 1, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

As Barcelona continue to receive worldwide plaudits for their recent achievements, long time rivals Real Madrid must attempt to break the mould.

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