The path was clear for Antoine Griezmann. Bayern Munich’s defence had opened up before him and, courtesy of a nicely weighted through ball from Fernando Torres, he was clean through on goal.…
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Carlos Bilardo, anti-fútbol and the pragmatic heart of Argentina
In 1958, the beginning of the decline of La Nuestra – the skill-based, extravagant and truly unique brand of football which had characterised Argentine football – could be traced back to one…
Juan Sebastián Verón: the witch who cast a spell on football
“Is that the Verón?” exclaimed Mick McCarthy, a tone of genuine inquisitiveness and slight incredulity in his voice. Rather bizarrely, the former Republic of Ireland and Wolverhampton Wanderers manager had been selected…
Osvaldo Zubeldía: the gambler, pragmatist, villain and innovator
When many speak of Osvaldo Zubeldía, the obvious answer is to look at him with reverence. After all, he was a passionate man who died doing something that he was deeply passionate about. After…
The decline, fall and rebirth of the Intercontinental Cup
AT THE 1958 Congress of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) in Rio de Janeiro, the president of UEFA, Henry Delaunay, put forward a proposal for a competition between the top clubs…