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1997–2000: Louis van Gaal and the ‘Dutchification’ of Barcelona
Daniel Law takes an in depth look at Spanish giants Barcelona and how their style of play evolved by following the successful Dutch model.
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Generational comparisons and being the Best
Gerry Farrell discusses the comparisons made between the today’s best players and the stars of the past.
Gerrard and Xavi – Long kiss, goodbye
With two greats of European football leaving their respective homes, Juan D’Angelo bids goodbye to Gerrard and Xavi.
Spain – Everything that has a beginning, has an end
It was only a brief smile, a smirk even. It passed across Vicente Del Bosque’s rumpled features as Chile scored the second goal of their stunningly straightforward 2-0 win against his Spanish team, a fleeting glimpse of the emotions raging beneath the coach’s normally stoic visage. In that moment, his thoughts — or at least some of […]
Andrea Pirlo – the absent Catalan
Matthew Coyle discusses the playmaker who would have been right at home amongst a Golden Generation.
The New Xavi
James Rodgers discusses the heir to a very prestigious throne.
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.
An asphyxiating pressure: being Barcelona’s number one
Ciaran Kelly looks at Victor Valdes’ decision to seek a change of scene after almost a decade as Barcelona’s first choice keeper.
Scholes’ (re)retirement highlights Chelsea’s need for Lampard to stay
James Hunt believes that Frank Lampard still has something to offer at Stamford Bridge.
Euro 2012: Team of the Tournament…so far: Matchday 2
Dave Wood picks out the leading performers after two rounds of matches.