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Manchester United with a hint of Neapolitan and Basque love. Real Oviedo shareholder. Lover of tactics and stats.

Iceland’s Greatest Ever Footballer – Eidur Gudjohnsen

Posted on September 27, 2016September 27, 2016 by Pranav Dar

He’s played alongside some of the best strikers in recent memory – Ronaldo, Gianfranco Zola, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Hernand Crespo,… Read more Iceland’s Greatest Ever Footballer – Eidur Gudjohnsen

The Timeless Legend of Fernando Redondo

Posted on June 13, 2016June 13, 2016 by Pranav Dar

“What does this player have in his boots? A magnet?!” – a completely flabbergasted and bedazzled Sir Alex Ferguson asks while… Read more The Timeless Legend of Fernando Redondo

All signs point to a defensive tournament in France

Posted on June 11, 2016June 11, 2016 by Pranav Dar

There was a time when international tournaments, or even international friendlies, served as the great meeting of minds – a conglomeration… Read more All signs point to a defensive tournament in France

The Forgotten Tale of Ernö Erbstein

Posted on January 1, 2016January 1, 2016 by Pranav Dar

Ernö Erbstein was a coach who created the magnificent and imperious Il Grande Torino, the great Italian side who won… Read more The Forgotten Tale of Ernö Erbstein

Defending the Magnificence of Lionel Messi

Posted on July 19, 2014July 19, 2014 by Pranav Dar

“Vintage Messi” How many angels Can dance on the head of a pin? How magnificent Is Messi? There is no… Read more Defending the Magnificence of Lionel Messi

The Puzzle That Is Iker Muniain

Posted on February 7, 2014April 14, 2014 by Pranav Dar

The story goes that a 17-year old Iker Muniain waltzed his way past a long queue and straight in front… Read more The Puzzle That Is Iker Muniain

Henrik Larsson’s Impact Indelibly Etched at Old Trafford

Posted on January 4, 2014January 4, 2014 by Pranav Dar

He came, he played, he conquered. Those words have never rung more true in the case of Henrik Larsson’s incredible… Read more Henrik Larsson’s Impact Indelibly Etched at Old Trafford

Remembering Freddie Ljungberg

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Pranav Dar

When you mention the name Freddie Ljungberg to Arsenal supporters, the conversation inevitably turns to that wonderful curling effort at… Read more Remembering Freddie Ljungberg

The Enigmatic Marcelo Bielsa – El Loco

Posted on November 16, 2013November 16, 2013 by Pranav Dar

The story goes that one evening when he was in charge of the Chilean national team, Marcelo Bielsa felt a… Read more The Enigmatic Marcelo Bielsa – El Loco

Thank You for the Memories, Robert Pirès

Posted on October 14, 2013October 14, 2013 by Pranav Dar

‘To me, before his knee injury, Pirès was the best left attacking midfielder in the world. With us he was… Read more Thank You for the Memories, Robert Pirès

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