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Brazil 2014 – Messi’s crowning glory?
Sam Bowden on the Argentine who has people expecting big things this summer.
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Quaresma’s final roll of the dice
Ciaran Kelly discusses what could be the last chance saloon for the Portuguese winger.
Far from the end for Deulofeu’s Everton odyssey
Ciaran Kelly discusses the young loanee who has made a big impression since moving to Goodison Park.
Messi, Maradona, Tevez & Francescoli playing football tennis
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
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?
James Clancy looks at the new man in charge at Barcelona.
Gerard Deulofeu: A new La Masia precedent
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
Why the obsession with finding something wrong in someone who seems so right, asks Pavan Mano.
The dynasty test awaits Guardiola
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
James Hunt looks at the latest player to join the all conquering Germans.