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Hope, expectation and the weight of legacy: Brazil at the World Cup
The weight of legacy can either propel you or crush you down. The people of…
An Ode to Andres Iniesta – A Kiss From Fuentealbilla
Andres Iniesta is among a dying breed of midfielders that can turn, nutmeg, run, pause,…
Iniesta, David Silva, Isco and The Biggest Show on the Planet
Joel Slagle has always been a skeptic when it comes to Spanish football, but even…
Football’s Finest Supervillain – Cristiano Ronaldo Hijacking Messi’s Glory
From being a thought crime in 2012 to a thought experiment in 2017, the idea…
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…
Much-changed Barcelona held by Celta Vigo
Barcelona’s charge towards the LaLiga title was held up after a much-changed side was held…
Celta Vigo 2 v Barcelona 2 – Story of the match
Barcelona’s charge towards the LaLiga title was held up after a much-changed side drew 2-2…
Barcelona 2 v Valencia 1 – Story of the match
Barcelona bounced back from their Champions League exit in midweek by strengthening their grip on…
Luis Suarez sets wounded Barcelona on the way to welcome win over Valencia
Barcelona bounced back from their Champions League exit in midweek by strengthening their grip on…
Barcelona boss Valverde wants to keep up winning habit
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde wants his team to keep their run going after they set…
When Barca bowed to Athletic Bilbao – Giant-killing legacy of Fred Pentland
Join us as we go on a mythological exploration of the history of the Basque…
8-Bit Marc Andre ter Stegen in the world of Virtual Reality Football
In a world of physics engines and VR, where football is played by mind-bending players…
Neymar and the magical influence of an enigmatic amulet
Brazil are gunning up for the World Cup in Russia. In Neymar, they have the…
Domination in the DNA – A perspective on Pep Guardiola’s Man City
Pep Guardiola is akin to a Roman Emperor – a man who plans, controls and…
The Lords of the Ball – J.R.R. Tolkien’s Legacy and FC Barcelona
The unlikeliest confluence of FC Barcelona with JRR Tolkien’s works of high fantasy. Join us,…
Bale is still ‘crucial’ part of Read Madrid’s plans – Zidane
Zinedine Zidane has insisted Gareth Bale remains a “crucial” part of Real Madrid’s plans despite…
A Square Peg in a Round Hole – The Tale of Valverde and Paulinho at Barca
Part of FC Barcelona’s charm lies in their heritage, ethos and approach to football. In…
Modern Football’s Soloist Playing in an Orchestra
The debate on Paul Pogba’s tactical liberation highlights a problem modern football is facing: Teams…
Barcelona suffer Andres Iniesta blow but take giant stride towards LaLiga title
Andres Iniesta could miss Barcelona’s Champions League second leg against Chelsea after suffering a hamstring…