With Tata Martino looking on from the sidelines and Messi saving himself for the World…
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An Ode To Xavi
Often when we see a play, read a book or watch television – there is…
The Redemption of Martin and Masch
Manchester City v. Barcelona. A contest tighter than anticipated. Messi, ineffective. Barca appearing lost as…
In defence of Tiki Taka
Chelsea and Bayern Munich lost their respective Champions League semi-finals. They did not just lose,…
Barca – Més que un club en problems
2013 was supposed to a year of revolution at Barcelona. With the now late…
The legend of Carles Puyol
The year is 2009. The venue is the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Cristiano Ronaldo, the…
Neymar – Underhand Tactics or Illegal Deals?
Neymar. Neymar Da Silva Santos Junior. Millionaire. Pretty-boy. FC Barcelona. Attacker. All facts. Transfer fee…
Review – Barca: The Making Of The Greatest Team In The World – Graham Hunter
Barca: The Making Of The Greatest Team In The World – Graham Hunter Graham Hunter’s…
The importance of being ‘not that good’
“Roberto Carlos floats the ball in, and Zidaaaaane! What a goal!” Hampden Park, May 2002.…
From FIFA in amateur mode to FM with custom tactics: The evolution of football styles.
Style. What does it even mean? Wearing the perfect clothes? Behaving a certain way? Buying…
La Liga: The disaster within all the brilliance
Falcao to AS Monaco. Negredo to Manchester City. Llorente to Juventus. Soldado to Tottenham Hotspurs.…
Is This Now Messi-Lona?
June 24th, 1987 – Rosario in Argentina. A mother delivers a baby boy who goes…
To leave, or not to leave, is the question.
‘He will. He won’t. He will. He won’t. He will, won’t he?’ This is the…
FC Barcelona – A Big Boobed Side
No, this article is not derogatory. Yes the title is to grab your attention. No,…
‘O Rei!!’ or ‘Oh no!!’ Neymar to Barcelona.
A whole lot of players in Brazil are talented. Just like in many countries, they…
The Battle of the Returning Champions – Bayern v. Barcelona. A semi-final Preview
FC Barcelona. An amazing spectacle. Some say, the world’s best team. Countless accolades, winners medals…
Adéu Victor Valdes – Why VV needs to go.
At home, feet up on the sofa. It’s 3 AM and you’re about halfway through…
Clash of the Underdogs
No, this is not an article about two underrated, second tier teams. As a matter…
A Merry Christmas from FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona – The Season So Far. FC Barcelona had a good start to…
Ronaldinho Gaucho – A Legend In Every Sense
Brazil – a nation of prodigal footballing talent. From the great Pele, to the current…