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Tag: diego maradona

Messi, Maradona, Tevez & Francescoli playing football tennis

Messi, Maradona, Tevez & Francescoli playing football tennis

September 25, 2013 by Conor Donnelly

We all know what we want. Three of South America’s finest players and Tevez (jokes!) playing some football tennis. The clip below is from a few years ago and even gets heated at a stage, with Maradona demonstrating he hasn’t lost his competitive edge. Enjoy! Video uploaded by MaRcOMeKiNa

Shades of Xavi in 1999: Manchester United’s hunt for Thiago

Shades of Xavi in 1999: Manchester United’s hunt for Thiago

June 24, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the transfer gossip surrounding a young Barcelona player and a possible move to England.

Cavani can leave Napoli fulfilled

Cavani can leave Napoli fulfilled

June 17, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly believes that there should be no ill feeling if the Uruguayan leaves Napoli this summer.

George Best: Football's great anachronism

George Best: Football’s great anachronism

July 23, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly goes in depth on one of the games biggest legends both on and off the field.

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.

What could have been: Gazza’s three seasons at Lazio

What could have been: Gazza’s three seasons at Lazio

April 3, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly heads back two decades to look at Paul Gascoigne’s stint in Serie A.

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.

Top 50 Players in the World 2011: #1 Lionel Messi

Top 50 Players in the World 2011: #1 Lionel Messi

January 27, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

The Top 50 is complete. Here is the best player of 2011, according to you. There was only going to be on winner. Introducing Lionel Messi.

Maldini and Milan: The Perfect Partnership

Maldini and Milan: The Perfect Partnership

January 16, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly hails Italian and AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini.

Cesare Prandelli’s Azzurri: The Decade’s Dark Horses

Cesare Prandelli’s Azzurri: The Decade’s Dark Horses

December 12, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the Italian national team and believes that they are a better side than most people give them credit for.

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