Tag Archives: Cruyff
Our Greatest Hits: The Greatest Footballer in the World
This week we’re starting a new holiday tradition: Our Greatest Hits. Since we don’t have anything new for you, we’ll be reposting what we consider some of our own favorite pieces that we’ve written over the year, not just whatever … Continue reading
Would Argentina Be Better Off Without Messi?
“The other day it was clear that Spain lacked Messi,” Riquelme told ESPN, “Spain do not have Messi and Argentina do not play like Barcelona. We have the best player in the world, but we must find a way to … Continue reading
Formation Renovation: Ajax 1971-1973
Welcome to Formation Renovation, where we figure out which modern players would best fit into some time-honored styles. The idea behind Formation Renovation is simple: It’s an attempt to figure out who today could do what they did back then. … Continue reading
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