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Tag: lionel messi

Brazil 2014 - Messi's crowning glory?

Brazil 2014 – Messi’s crowning glory?

April 20, 2014 by Sam Bowden

Sam Bowden on the Argentine who has people expecting big things this summer.

Quaresma’s final roll of the dice

Quaresma’s final roll of the dice

January 20, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses what could be the last chance saloon for the Portuguese winger.

Far from the end for Deulofeu’s Everton odyssey

Far from the end for Deulofeu’s Everton odyssey

December 16, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the young loanee who has made a big impression since moving to Goodison Park.

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

UEFA award deserved recognition for Ribéry

UEFA award deserved recognition for Ribéry

August 31, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Franck Ribery’s UEFA player of the year award shouldn’t have come as a surprise, writes Ciaran Kelly.

Who is new Barcelona boss Gerardo Martino?

Who is new Barcelona boss Gerardo Martino?

July 24, 2013 by James Clancy

James Clancy looks at the new man in charge at Barcelona.

Gerard Deulofeu: A new La Masia precedent

Gerard Deulofeu: A new La Masia precedent

July 14, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses Everton’s nw acquisition who brings with him an excellent pedigree.

Build 'em up, then tear 'em down: the allure of the flawed genius

Build ’em up, then tear ’em down: the allure of the flawed genius

July 12, 2013 by Pavan Mano

Why the obsession with finding something wrong in someone who seems so right, asks Pavan Mano.

The dynasty test awaits Guardiola

The dynasty test awaits Guardiola

May 27, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the job ahead for Pep Guardiola, who takes on the job of controlling a much different machine compared to his tiki-taki Barcelona.

Mario Götze to Bayern Munich: Pep gets his Messi

Mario Götze to Bayern Munich: Pep gets his Messi

April 24, 2013 by James Hunt

James Hunt looks at the latest player to join the all conquering Germans.

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