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Tag: Ronaldo

Ronaldo, Roy and hometown refereeing - revisiting the 2002 World Cup

Ronaldo, Roy and hometown refereeing – revisiting the 2002 World Cup

June 1, 2022 by Peter Fitzpatrick

Peter Fitzpatrick looks back at the 2002 World Cup in Japan and Korea as we hit the 20th anniversary of the tournament.

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.

How much is too much? Peter Lim and UEFA Champions League group H

How much is too much? Peter Lim and UEFA Champions League group H

October 22, 2018 by Zach Rees

With Valencia, Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus all drawn together in the UEFA Champions League, Zach Rees looks at the potential conflicts of interest involving Peter Lim

This summer's World Cup has re-started our love affair with football

This summer’s World Cup has re-started our love affair with football

July 16, 2018 by Kevin Coleman

With the dust settled from the World Cup in Russia, Kevin Coleman looks back on a tournament that re-started our love affair with football

Podcast: Ronaldo v Bale for a place in the EURO 2016 Final

Podcast: Ronaldo v Bale for a place in the EURO 2016 Final

July 6, 2016 by Back Page Football

We’re down to the last four at EURO 2016 and Neil Sherwin and Paul Little discuss who they think will make it to Sunday’s Final in Paris.

Lionel Messi's imminent record should inspire awe

Lionel Messi’s imminent record should inspire awe

October 25, 2014 by Matthew Coyle

On the cusp of breaking Telmo Zarra’s 59-year-old record, Lionel Messi’s consistent brilliance often obscures his genius. That should never be the case.

Ronaldo fantasy can't mask Manchester United's real problems

Ronaldo fantasy can’t mask Manchester United’s real problems

September 27, 2014 by Charles Pulling

While re-signing Ronaldo may be a nice thought there are more important issues at hand for Manchester United, writes Charles Pulling.

Football and fashion - ne'er the twain shall meet

Football and fashion – ne’er the twain shall meet

September 19, 2014 by Andrew Flint

Andrew Flint can’t take any more of the horrific football kits being released this season – take a look at his selection of ten of the worst.

Sporting's renaissance opens three-way title race in Portugal

Sporting’s renaissance opens three-way title race in Portugal

December 3, 2013 by Conor Kelly

Conor Kelly has the latest from Portugal where there is an exciting battle at the top developing.

Seven predictions for Brazil 2014

Seven predictions for Brazil 2014

November 13, 2013 by Josh Bland

Josh Bland gets out his crystal ball for the World Cup next year.

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