COLUMN: Are RCD Mallorca La Liga’s New Defensive Dark Horse?
Every long-time La Liga watcher will remember the peak of Jose Bordalas’ Getafe, the infamous Euro Getafe. They finished fifth in the...
COLUMN: What will be left of Girona next season? The rocky rebuild awaiting Michel and Quique Carcel
It’s been an absurdly successful year for Girona. This past weekend, they put the cherry on top of their historic league run...
COLUMN: What kind of coach does Xavi Hernandez want to be – and why don’t Barcelona fans know?
As we head into the last five games of this season of La Liga, it seems like this season’s closing stages will...
COLUMN: Spain’s Racism Paradox -The “Non-Racist Country” With Racists in The Stadiums
In his notorious press conference last week, Vinicius Junior pointed out what seems to be the fundamental contradiction of the current debate...
COLUMN: What’s Next for Real Betis? The Manuel Pellegrini balancing act and uncut gems
To Manuel Pellegrini, quality of life and other interests are as important as his football life. As he told Sid Lowe: “I ensure...
COLUMN: Xavi Hernandez, Joan Laporta, and the Pressure of the Virtuous Cycle
In 2003, a new FC Barcelona board led by a young quartet of executives – Joan Laporta, Sandro Rosell, Josep Maria Bartomeu,...