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Tag: Rivaldo

1997–2000: Louis van Gaal and the ‘Dutchification’ of Barcelona

1997–2000: Louis van Gaal and the ‘Dutchification’ of Barcelona

June 19, 2020 by Daniel Law

Daniel Law takes an in depth look at Spanish giants Barcelona and how their style of play evolved by following the successful Dutch model.

Caution required after Brazil’s Confederations Cup victory

Caution required after Brazil’s Confederations Cup victory

July 1, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly isn’t getting too excited after Brazil’s domination of Spain last night.

Ronaldinho and Scolari: An unbreakable bond

Ronaldinho and Scolari: An unbreakable bond

February 11, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the bond between two of Brazil’s most famous sons in recent times.

Exclusive extract of José Mourinho: The Special Paradox

Exclusive extract of José Mourinho: The Special Paradox

September 12, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly gives us an extract from Chapter Four of his latest Kindle, José Mourinho: The Special Paradox.

SOS to Big Phil? Brazil’s Post-Olympic Quandary

SOS to Big Phil? Brazil’s Post-Olympic Quandary

August 23, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the fallout following Brazil’s loss in the Olympic Games Final against Mexico.

Ribéry's Renaissance

Ribéry’s Renaissance

July 17, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes a close look at French talisman Franck Ribery.

Ronaldinho: The Fallen Star

Ronaldinho: The Fallen Star

June 18, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the life and times of Ronaldinho.

Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima: A Tribute to O Fenômeno

Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima: A Tribute to O Fenômeno

April 16, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the career of one of the all time great strikers.

José Mourinho: Unsavoury but undoubted (Part 1)

José Mourinho: Unsavoury but undoubted (Part 1)

March 20, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes an in depth look at the Special One, 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.

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