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Mourinho's Madrid experience will play into Chelsea’s hands

Mourinho’s Madrid experience will play into Chelsea’s hands

May 20, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the Special One ahead of his predicted return to Stamford Bridge.

Guardiola awaits? Manchester City’s bold reshuffle

Guardiola awaits? Manchester City’s bold reshuffle

November 6, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Is Pep Guardiola the final piece in Manchester City’s new puzzle?

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.

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.

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.

 2011/2012: The season Napoli finally emerged from Diego Maradona’s shadow

2011/2012: The season Napoli finally emerged from Diego Maradona’s shadow

October 26, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at Serie A club Napoli who have enjoyed something of a resurgence over the past 12 months or so.

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.

La Liga: Jornada 16, the Copa del Rey, and the story of the season to date

December 24, 2010 by Aarony Zade

It’s been an epic year in Spanish football. Here, Joseph Sexton takes a look back at the opening phase of the season and a frenzied week of Copa del Rey action; and, of course, the final league program ahead of the winter shut-down.

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