Zinedine Zidane
Read why Zidane finally did it his way
What more can be written about Zinedine Zidane that hasn’t already? As if pondering that very question himself, ironically at the time when the…
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The Impossible Made Possible: 50 Quotes on Baggio
It’s of little surprise that as a player with such graceful demeanor and heavenly ability, Roberto Baggio drew all manner of lavish praise from…
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Isco on who’s to blame for lack of playing time
Spain and Real Madrid playmaker Isco has revealed who he blames for his lack of minutes on the pitch at club level during the…
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5 Juventus Scudetto-winning Number 10 duos
Juve’s Scudetto-winning Number 10 tandems
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Sevilla and the signing of two Zindanes
Sevilla should remain one of the most exciting sides in Europe this season after securing the services of not one, but two midfield playmakers…
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Zidane on signing Pogba and selling James
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has hinted the club is still very much in the race to sign France star Paul Pogba this summer,…
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Isco & Beckham hail ‘right Real man’ Zidane
One current, and one former, Real Madrid player have hailed Zinedine Zidane for the way he has taken to life as a high-profile coach….
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Draxler could end idol Zidane’s reign
Just under a year ago Julian Draxler was too embarrassed to go and introduce himself to his childhood idol, Zinedine Zidane. It was the…
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Colombia give ‘Real’ reasons for James woe
Colombia’s football personalities have come out in support of James Rodriguez after the playmaker starred for his country again, despite his current difficulties at…
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The Fantasista dominance of the Ballon d’Or
The crowning of Lionel Messi as the world’s best player in 2015 reasserted the dominance of No.10s winning the Ballon d’Or throughout the trophy’s…
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Zidane not the quick fix at No10 for Madrid pair
Yes, it has happened. Fantasista legend Zinedine Zidane has finally been appointed coach of Real Madrid after the club moved to sack Rafael Benitez…
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Hagi gets ‘golden foot’ status
Romania legend Gheorghe Hagi has become the latest fantasista to be honoured with a Golden Foot ‘Legends’ award. Hagi, who is considered the greatest…
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Where are all the great No.10 managers?
Why hasn’t any great Number 10 become a great manager, reaching the heady heights they did as a player, and will Zidane break the…
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The Trequartista: by Roberto Mancini
As a player, Roberto Mancini is best remembered as a fiery and temperamental, yet brilliant forward for Sampdoria, and later Lazio. One half of…
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Reciting Riquelme
The enigmatic and enormously gifted Juan Roman Riquelme retired from football earlier this year, and whilst his on-field craft and guile will be missed…
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Real Madrid: the place where Number 10s go to die?
World Cup superstar James Rodriguez will be looking to prove that, as a Number 10, signing for the Madrid giants doesn’t necessarily sound the…
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Which playmakers made The Guardian’s World Cup Top 100?
The Guardian have announced the World Cup’s top 100 footballers of all-time, carefully chosen by their assembled panel of experts – and it’s no…
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Fantasista Legends: Zidane
The monk-like fantasista and heir to Michel Platini’s throne
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Museo del Numero 10
Match-worn shirts of the greatest number 10s
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