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League Focus: The Increase in the Use of a 4-3-1-2 Formation

by Ben McAleer at Monday, Oct 13 2014 17:00
League Focus: The Increase in the Use of a 4-3-1-2 Formation In 2006, Chelsea secured the signature of midfielder Michael Ballack on a free transfer from Bayern Munich. Fresh from World Cup duties, Chelsea supporters were understandably enthused at the acquisition of the then-Germany captain. The midfielder was regarded as one of the finest in his position, s...
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Player Focus: Di María Not the Priority but Still a Necessity for United

by Miguel Delaney at Wednesday, Aug 27 2014 14:12
Player Focus: Di María Not the Priority but Still a Necessity for United It was the breakthrough Manchester United had so badly needed, and the type of transfer they had been waiting all summer for - if not two years.The wonder now is whether Ángel Di María will finally help provide a breakthrough in the team’s attack, as well as new manager Louis van...
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Team Focus: Can Argentina Cope Without Ángel Di María?

by Alistair Tweedale at Tuesday, Jul 8 2014 11:25
Team Focus: Can Argentina Cope Without Ángel Di María? The biggest question for this vastly talented Argentina squad ahead of the World Cup was quite how head coach Alejandro Sabella would incorporate their great many attackers into a functional starting XI that would also remain steadfast at the back against the best sides on the planet. The South Amer...

Player Focus: Real Madrid Find Their Angel in Di Maria

by David Cartlidge at Thursday, Oct 24 2013 14:27
Player Focus: Real Madrid Find Their Angel in Di Maria It seemed at one point he was in danger of becoming the forgotten man at Real Madrid, but so far this season the case Ángel di María has put forward is one based on being the main man.The summer arrivals of Isco and Gareth Bale, brought in to compete in an already stocked attacking mid...
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Stats Analysis: WhoScored's Top Rated Wingers

by Paul McKinnon at Friday, Mar 16 2012 11:52
Stats Analysis: WhoScored's Top Rated Wingers WhoScored continues our series of articles analysing the top five players per position across Europe’s top five leagues by turning our attentions to the wide men. Four of the five main leagues are represented here; two of our featured five are based in Spain, with Serie A the only one to miss ...
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Player Focus: Does Kaká Have A Place in the Same Side as Özil?

by Kieran Canning at Wednesday, Mar 7 2012 17:17
Player Focus: Does Kaká Have A Place in the Same Side as Özil? Real Madrid's 5-0 win over Espanyol on Sunday night was unremarkable in many ways. It was Real's 12th win in 13 home league games and the 14th time they've scored four or more goals this season, but one standout point was the fabulous performance of Kaká.The Brazilian playmaker hasn't had the...
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La Liga Team of the Season at the Halfway Stage

by Martin Laurence at Wednesday, Jan 4 2012 17:26
La Liga Team of the Season at the Halfway Stage After a well-earned winter break, teams from the Serie A and La Liga are readying themselves for action again this weekend so we take the chance to analyse each of the league's best XIs of the season thus far, starting in Spain.It will come as no surprise to learn that the best possible side accordi...
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Player Focus: Real Madrid Assisted by an Angel

by Paul McKinnon at Wednesday, Dec 7 2011 10:28
Player Focus: Real Madrid Assisted by an Angel As usual, Jose Mourinho called it right. The Special One has always insisted his second season should be the one that defines him and so far, at least, it’s looking good for Real Madrid. Three points clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga and with a game in hand, winning all five of their Ch...
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Valencia Looking to End Real Dominance from Madrid

by Paul McKinnon at Friday, Nov 18 2011 10:16
Valencia Looking to End Real Dominance from Madrid With ten straight wins in all competitions producing 38 goals, it’s safe to say Real Madrid are the form team in Europe’s top five leagues right now. Jose Mourinho’s side have been breathtaking of late, signing off for the international break with a 7-1 Bernabeu destruction of Osas...
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Copa America 2011: Five Argentina Dribblers Not Called Messi

by Paul McKinnon at Monday, Jun 13 2011 10:48
With Copa America 2011 kicking off in Argentina on July 1st, the hopes of the host nation will undoubtedly rely on the shoulders of Lionel Messi. The Barcelona man’s trickery and clinical finishing will definitely be key to unlocking defences if Sergio Bataista’s side are to lift the cup...
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