A closer look at the art of the substitution and why Jose Mourinho should be admired

I would like to issue a warning before you (hopefully) read this blog post. 

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Andres Iniesta: poetry in motion (Video)

Whilst Xavi takes a lot of praise for his passing ability for Spain, and Lionel Messi receives all the plaudits for his goalscoring talent at Barcelona, there is one player that makes both of these fantastic individuals look so good on a regular basis yet receives far less media attention.

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A closer look at why Laurent Blanc isn’t suited to Paris Saint-Germain

This column has already mentioned that Laurent Blanc probably wasn’t suited for the French national team head coach position (a very popular choice at the time) and that he should seek work straight after Euro 2012. The problem being, he didn’t find any. Until now.

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What formation will Real Madrid line up with next season?

With Real Madrid seeming to be in a transition period with new signings coming in and departures imminent, what formation are Real Madrid likely to deploy next year? 

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Scouting Jese Rodriguez (Video)

The star of the current Under-20 World Cup has been Spain striker Jese Rodriguez who is the top scorer at the tournament. The Real Madrid man is a special talent who has a very bright future.

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A closer look at the friendship between Real Madrid and Tottenham as they both set sights on midfield target

On the 27^th August last year Tottenham announced a partnership with Real Madrid. The statement read that “The agreement will see the two Clubs working together in respect of players, coaching, best practices and commercial relationships.”

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Why Real Madrid is the right choice for Isco (video)

It was announced today that the young and talented Malaga winger Isco has chosen to join Real Madrid despite being a target of Manchester City

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Will Arsenal really spend big?

Recent reports suggest that current Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain is about to join Arsenal in a £25m deal and that the Argentine will be offered £130,000 per week. If this is true, and the transfer is completed shortly, then does this mean that the extremely tight purse strings at the Emirates are about to be loosened during the coming months or is this going to be the only expensive acquisition made by Arsene Wenger in preparation for the new season?

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The curious case of Royston Drenthe

I think it’s fair to say that a spell at Real Madrid has done a number of careers in. This is in no way an indictment on the club, although it also is, in a way.

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Luis Suarez Heading for the Exit Door

In the recent weeks much has been seen and wrote about Mr. Suarez’s future and today has been no different, with the gossip columns stating it could be City, Madrid and even Napoli reportedly readying bids for the controversial striker.

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Manchester United in £90m swap deal for Ronaldo, Tottenham to bid £20m plus player for striker and Kone wants Premier League move - round up

The Daily Star are reporting that Manchester United boss David Moyes is ready to use striker Wayne Rooney in part of a £90m deal with Real Madrid to lure former old Trafford favourite Cristiano Ronaldo back to Manchester.

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My star of the Under-21 Championships – Arsenal target Asier Illarramendi (Video)

Since 2008, Spain have won six European Championships at all levels of football which just cannot be a coincidence. Their style is unmatched and they are seemingly in their own league currently when it comes to the Beautiful Game. Critics said they wouldn’t be able to produce a new Xavi, Xabi Alonso or Sergio Busquets, all of which have dominated the Spanish senior midfield in recent years. Step forward, Asier Illarramendi.

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Manchester City told they must spend big to land Spanish starlet

In the worst example of faux posturing since Eyal Berkovic whispered hold me back following his infamous fallout with John Hartson, the Express reports that Malaga vice-president Moayad Shatat has claimed that the club don’t “necessarily” need to sell star player Isco.

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Higuain can fill the void van Persie left behind (video)

When Arsenal let Robin Van Persie leave for rivals Manchester United fans berated Wenger and the board for allowing their star striker to leave for rivals and not finding someone to replace his goals

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Where will Manchester City's number one target end up?

It wouldn’t be approaching the summer transfer window without at least one player being touted as the next big acquisition for all of European footballs big-guns. This year is no exception as yet another great, young playmaker emerges from Spain.

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