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Tag: diego maradona

Argentina's greatest number tens - Diego Maradona

Argentina’s greatest number tens – Diego Maradona

October 8, 2018 by Robert Barter

Robert Barter takes a look at some of the greatest players to wear the number ten jersey for Argentina – this week, Diego Maradona

Lionel Messi - A defining couple of months for the greatest of all time

Lionel Messi – A defining couple of months for the greatest of all time

May 19, 2018 by Ryan Kilbane

Ryan Kilbane looks towards what he believes is a crucial period for Lionel Messi as the all-time great looks to taste glory with Argentina in what could be his last World Cup campaign.

Patriotism or attention-seeking?

Patriotism or attention-seeking?

February 24, 2016 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore returns with another column, this time discussing the fine lines surrounding patriotism in Russia.

Generational comparisons and being the Best

Generational comparisons and being the Best

December 4, 2015 by Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell discusses the comparisons made between the today’s best players and the stars of the past.

Terek Grozny - Stuck in the middle with Ramzan

Terek Grozny – Stuck in the middle with Ramzan

July 23, 2015 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore discusses Terek Grozny whose owner may not have his priorities right when it comes to running a football club.

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.

The end of the Messi and Ronaldo debate?

The end of the Messi and Ronaldo debate?

June 18, 2014 by Niall Noonan

Niall Noonan looks at whether Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo can join the list of footballing immortals.

Fernando Gago: the fulcrum

Fernando Gago: the fulcrum

June 12, 2014 by Matthew Coyle

Matthew Coyle talk about Fernando Gago, the key to Argentinian success this summer.

The new Copa Mundial - romance is dead, even in football

The new Copa Mundial – romance is dead, even in football

January 29, 2014 by Conor Clancy

Conor Clancy expresses his dismay at the latest boot range on offer from Adidas.

The fall of Gascoigne, not Gazza

The fall of Gascoigne, not Gazza

September 30, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at Paul Gascoigne and the difficulties he went through as a player.

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