Tag: la liga

The eternal back and forth of Xavi and Andrés Iniesta

This feature is part of Duology Sometimes we aren’t gifted a logical ending to a story. Sometimes a tale is wrapped up in the most head-scratching of manners. Sometimes the final act…

Beauty and the beast: the Piqué-Puyol diaries

This feature is part of Duology There exists a 15-second video clip, which does the rounds on the internet from time to time, that replays a moment from the Copa del Rey…

Is the balance of power slowly shifting in Seville?

Nuances and small details that paint a bigger picture can be lost amidst the intensity and emotion of derby day. For every full-blooded challenge, contested refereeing call and off-field incident, the result…

The 15 minutes of fame that made Michu a Premier League cult hero

In preparation for the 2012/13 Premier League season, Swansea City’s kit manufacturers Adidas opted to make a slight deviation from the club’s most traditional colour combination, choosing to partner their invariant white…

Edgar Davids: the Barcelona diaries

Much has been written about the Dutch foundations upon which the modern Barcelona has been built. The presence of the great Johan Cruyff remains palpable around the Camp Nou and La Masia.…

How Málaga went from rags to riches to relegation

Chelsea, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain have set a precedent, whereby clubs bankrolled by wealthy individuals and corporations can enjoy instant success and eventually maintain their meteoric rise. The trio of heavyweights…