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Africa: 2014 World Cup Qualifications – synopsis

By Sona Walla - November 11, 2013 With the bulk of their gifted players increasingly migrating away from the continent to ply their trade in top clubs all across the globe, African countries are finding that continuity in coaching in addition to their abundant football talent is now a key element for success at the national team level. Headed into the crucial return leg of the...
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Deconstructing tactics: Manuel Pelligrini

By Sona Walla - November 7, 2013 Manuel Pelligrini is considered one of the most astute tacticians operating in European football.. He began coaching in South America in his native Chile and then in Argentina where he managed popular club Boca Juniors before moving to Spain. There he acquired extensive experience with a number of clubs including European giants Real Madrid. It was however during his...
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Barcelona Are Stronger Than Ever

By Sona Walla - December 15, 2011 The current Barcelona squad is far too creative, too quick, too versatile, and clearly too much of a team for their sworn rivals Real Madrid to cope with. The Catalan side also has the added dimension of possessing big time experienced players who are knowledgeable of exactly when to step up as individuals to re-direct the team in difficult moments. Barely three and a...
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