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The dance of the virtuoso: Lessons from the World Cup
The platitude of football being a team game has been heard by everyone, but we…
Argentina at Russia 2018: The self-destructive version of viveza-criolla
There was a lot to dislike about Argentina’s conduct at this World Cup, and it’s…
The Messi vs Ronaldo Debate is the Low-point of Modern Football Conversation
Like the mythological snake, Ouroboros, the self-consuming egos of Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi have…
Croatia’s ‘Golden Generation’ and their chance of redemption at Russia 2018
It has taken twenty long years, and many tournaments, but Croatia finally have a team…
The FIFA World Cup: A legacy tournament, but still a fan favourite?
The World Cup is not what Jules Rimet envisioned it as anymore: a picture of…
The political power of Diego Maradona through five World Cups – Part 2
Diego Maradona landed from a helicopter for his unveiling at Napoli. Playing the messiah came…
The political power of Diego Maradona through five World Cups – Part 1
Diego Maradona is probably the biggest enigma football has known in its history. He was…
Punching the Glass Ceiling – Sergio Aguero, the Contender
Born into hardship, Sergio Aguero has been punching above his weight all his life. As…
A dash of tango in a small corner of Asia: The story of Bangladesh’s love affair with Argentina
From Diego and Batistuta to Lionel, a small country from Asia breathes La Albiceleste –…
FP Exclusive: Jonathan Wilson On the Falklands War and How Football Redeemed a Broken Argentina
An exclusive with Jonathan Wilson on all things Argentina, football, and how the beautiful game…
The Redemption of Martin and Masch
Manchester City v. Barcelona. A contest tighter than anticipated. Messi, ineffective. Barca appearing lost as…
The Battle of The Underperformers – Argentina v. Belgium
On 5th July, two teams will step onto the turf at Brasilia’s Estadio Nacional to…
Countdown to Brazil 2014: Part 9 – FIFA World Cup 2010
The FIFA World Cup 2010 was the first World Cup to be held in the…
Countdown to Brazil: Part 4 – FIFA World Cup 1990
Defending champions, especially when they’re led by the world’s best player, are often expected to…
Countdown to Brazil: Part 3 – FIFA World Cup 1986
A football player’s career can at times be condensed and often, encapsulated in one defining…
Countdown to Brazil: Part 1 – FIFA World Cup 1978
“With what I know now, I can’t say I’m proud of my victory. But I…
Is This Now Messi-Lona?
June 24th, 1987 – Rosario in Argentina. A mother delivers a baby boy who goes…
October international break : some talking points
So that’s that. The international break is over. Millions over the world will be breathing…