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Tag: Gianluigi Buffon

Ten Great Italian Goalkeepers Under the Shadow of Gigi Buffon

Ten Great Italian Goalkeepers Under the Shadow of Gigi Buffon

September 12, 2015 by Chen Chen

To understand the achievement of Buffon, we have to take a look at other great contemporary Italian goalkeepers the Juventus stopper has held off his throne, writes Chen Chen.

An asphyxiating pressure: being Barcelona’s number one

An asphyxiating pressure: being Barcelona’s number one

June 3, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at Victor Valdes’ decision to seek a change of scene after almost a decade as Barcelona’s first choice keeper.

Euro 2012: England v Italy - the head-to-head

Euro 2012: England v Italy – the head-to-head

June 24, 2012 by Nick Balchin

Nick Balchin previews the two sides ahead of tonight’s last quarter final.

The Old Lady regains her roar

The Old Lady regains her roar

May 1, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the resurgence of Juventus in Serie A.

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.

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.

Giovanni Trapattoni: Dissecting the achievements of the ‘lucky' manager

Giovanni Trapattoni: Dissecting the achievements of the ‘lucky’ manager

November 22, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

In another fantastically researched and put together article, Ciaran Kelly looks at the career of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni.

Zlatan Ibrahimović: The World’s Most Divisive Footballer

Zlatan Ibrahimović: The World’s Most Divisive Footballer

October 19, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

He’s been with some of the biggest clubs in the world, and has been influential everywhere he’s been. Ciaran Kelly discusses the changing career of AC Milan and Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

2011/2012: A pivotal season for Andy Carroll

2011/2012: A pivotal season for Andy Carroll

October 3, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Andy Carroll finally found the net against Everton after a barren spell, and Ciaran Kelly believes this is the biggest season yet for England’s potential number 9.

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