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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.

Hugo Lloris: AVB's Missing Link?

Hugo Lloris: AVB’s Missing Link?

September 19, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the importance of Hugo Lloris as a signing for Tottenham Hotspur.

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.

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.

The Republic of Ireland’s All-Time XI: 1924-2011

The Republic of Ireland’s All-Time XI: 1924-2011

December 28, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly picks his all time Republic of Ireland team.

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.

Johan Cruyff: The Total Voetballer

Johan Cruyff: The Total Voetballer

September 14, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes a detailed look at the career of Holland and Ajax legend Johan Cruyff.

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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