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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Where did Spain go wrong against Brazil? Have they been found out?

If there is one criticism about the all-conquering Spanish national team it is that they can be boring to watch. The endless passing, nice triangles and interchanging of positions are all done as they wait for the crucial moment when their opponents make a mistake and they can suddenly attack. However, as we witnessed during the semi-final of the Confederations Cup against Italy, what do they do when the rival team is well organised, disciplined and happy for them to have the ball?

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Should Abramovich go for Vicente Del Bosque?

Roman Abramovich has always strived for perfection and to bring the world’s very best managers to Stamford Bridge.

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Not quite the Armada

Surprise, surprise, Spain are through to the quarter finals of Euro 2012, having qualified as group winners. They have amassed 7 points, but, perhaps ominously, they haven't played that well in 2 of the games, the Ireland game being the exception.

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