The path was clear for Antoine Griezmann. Bayern Munich’s defence had opened up before him…
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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…
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…
Osvaldo Zubeldía: the gambler, pragmatist, villain and innovator
When many speak of Osvaldo Zubeldía, the obvious answer is to look at him with…
The decline, fall and rebirth of the Intercontinental Cup
AT THE 1958 Congress of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) in Rio de Janeiro,…