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Would Joan Laporta's FC Barcelona Survive Independence of Catalunya?

In recent days, the issue of Catalan independence again came to the fore when Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, laid a wreath at the monument of Catalan nationalist Rafael Casanova on ...

Written by Khalid Khan about 2 months ago 612 reads 24 comments
Way Out Needed from the Mess Pakistan Cricket Is In

It pains Pakistani Cricket lovers so much when they see and ponder the plight of their cricketing heroes and administration. Lack of discipline, responsibility, management, leadership and direction is pandemic...

Written by Khalid Khan about 3 months ago 115 reads 4 comments
Can There Be a “Big Four” in the Spanish La Liga?

Over the years, Spanish La Liga has been one of the top three professional soccer leagues in Europe. It currently stands at a second spot in the UEFA League rankings this year, losing first place ...

Written by Khalid Khan about 3 months ago 505 reads 29 comments
Real Madrid's Expected Bench Warmers Next Season

Not many clubs can afford such a star-studded bench as that of Real Madrid. As there is a considerable agreement regarding who will be playing in the first team and who will be on the bench, ...

Written by Khalid Khan about 3 months ago 757 reads 16 comments
Will Barça Coach Josep Guardiola Live Up to Expectations Next Season?

Rookie coach Josep Guardiola led Barcelona to an unprecedented domestic and European success last season. This has generated a lot of hype amongst Barça followers as they expect the team ...

Written by Khalid Khan about 3 months ago 319 reads 16 comments
Player v. Player: Sergio Ramos v. Álvaro Arbeloa

Last season, the fullbacks, particularly left back, let down the team's defense. That does not mean that right back position was much good either...

Written by Khalid Khan about 3 months ago 565 reads 19 comments
Keeping a Leg Up: A Striking Look at How Big Soccer Clubs Rise and Thrive

If a critical look is taken at European soccer leagues, notably the bigger ones, then a handful of clubs can be seen retaining a fierce stranglehold on the domestic and European competitions...

Written by Khalid Khan about 3 months ago 335 reads 20 comments
Player v. Player: Pepe v. Raúl Albiol

If there was one area where Real Madrid were worst last season and which cost them heavily in the La Liga title chase and Champions League defeats, then it is definitely defense...

Written by Khalid Khan about 3 months ago 246 reads 4 comments
How Long Will Bundesliga Lag Behind Top Three European Soccer Leagues?

It is somewhat perplexing thinking as to why Bundesliga, first division soccer league of Germany (the richest country in all of Europe), is not very prominent when it comes to worldwide viewership and fan-base...

Written by Khalid Khan about 3 months ago 361 reads 33 comments
Formational Formula Far From Being Final at Real Madrid

As preseason moves on, there is uncertainty surrounding which formation will be used next season by Manuel Pellegrini...

Written by Khalid Khan about 3 months ago 473 reads 6 comments
Player v. Player: Ricardo Kaka v. Wesley Sneijder

Comparatively Kaka is definitely a better player, but then Sneijder is also not that far behind in talent. Though Kaka’s place in the first team is assured, there is some speculation as to in which position he would play...

Written by Khalid Khan about 3 months ago 491 reads 4 comments
Player v. Player: Esteban Granero v. Xabi Alonso

The transfer saga of Xabi Alonso takes many twists and turns, and there is no sign of it ending as of now. This raises questions that if Alonso does not arrive then who will do the job of playmaker, or to be more specific, deep-lying playmaker...

Written by Khalid Khan about 4 months ago 255 reads 2 comments
Should Real Madrid Have Given Arsenal Huntelaar to Get Clichy?

Following the signing of fullback Alvaro Arbeloa by Real Madrid for $5.7 million, primarily a right back but set to play as left back, their summer spending is now only going to bring another player (Xabi Alonso?) in central midfield defense...

Written by Khalid Khan about 4 months ago 922 reads 19 comments
The David Silva Chase by Liverpool

As dust settles around failed transfer of David Villa, now another Valencia star, David Silva, is reportedly being targeted by Liverpool just in case Xabi Alonso leaves for Real Madrid...

Written by Khalid Khan about 4 months ago 1,460 reads 8 comments
Player v. Player: Ronaldo v. Robben

At first sight one wonders if Cristiano Ronaldo could be compared with Arjen Robben in terms of talent and winger position being opposite side of the field. However, it is very much relevant both individually and collectively as part of the team...

Written by Khalid Khan about 4 months ago 761 reads 4 comments
Player v. Player: Karim Benzema v. Gonzalo Higuain

If any position promises to be most fought for in coming season at Real Madrid, then it is going to be of a striker.Much is dependent on which formation is going to be used by Manuel Pellegrini...

Written by Khalid Khan about 4 months ago 635 reads 22 comments
Player v. Player: Ruud v. Raúl

As Real Madrid go through their preseason, and with the transfer window still open, there is a heated and often controversial debate among followers and fans alike as to which players, notably strikers (in the context of this article), should be offloaded

Written by Khalid Khan about 4 months ago 418 reads 24 comments
Samuel Eto'o vs. Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Last week Spanish and Italian media reported of a deal worth €40 million between Inter Milan and Barcelona for services of Ibrahimovic with Samuel Eto’o and Aleksandr Hleb going to other way...

Written by Khalid Khan about 4 months ago 1,127 reads 14 comments
Daniel Opare: A Right Back Canterano to Hold Onto

Since joining the club in the beginning of 2008 for an estimated fee of €1.5 million, 18-year-old wonder-kid Daniel Opare has been struggling with injuries and has only played for Castilla, a junior team of Real Madrid...

Written by Khalid Khan about 4 months ago 432 reads 5 comments
Santi Cazorla: Villarreal Winger Now Wanted by Real Madrid

After Bayern Munich rejected the advances of Real Madrid for its star winger Franck Ribéry, things were giving the impression of being relatively quiet at the Santiago Bernabeu about other target wingers...

Written by Khalid Khan about 4 months ago 260 reads 2 comments
One Defensive Midfielder Needed To Reinforce Real Madrid

Real Madrid has been looking for a defensive midfielder ever since the season ended. But because of the unwillingness of the other clubs to sell, and maybe due to big signings taking up all the attention and cash, this has lagged behind somewhat...

Written by Khalid Khan about 4 months ago 561 reads 14 comments
One Left Back Needed to Reinforce Real Madrid Defense

Real Madrid has moved to take a backseat in the transfer market, for now, with two more players to come—in all probability a defensive midfielder and a left-back...

Written by Khalid Khan about 4 months ago 712 reads 9 comments
Valencia Is Going To Bounce Back

It was not long ago that Valencia were reportedly on the verge of bankruptcy. Severe financial problems forced the construction of its ultra-modern and high-seating-capacity Nou Mestalla to be ...

Written by Khalid Khan about 4 months ago 167 reads 5 comments
Real Madrid's Offensive Options: Was Karim Benzema Really Essential?

As a €35m deal for Karim Benzema is done, the question that bothers many a mind is that was it really that necessary when the club already have a whole host of strikers with young talents ...

Written by Khalid Khan about 5 months ago 955 reads 18 comments
Why Diego Maradona is Not the Man for Argentina

At the moment two-time world champions Argentina are perched perilously at fourth place above Ecuador in FIFA group standings for World Cup 2010 qualifiers...

Written by Khalid Khan about 5 months ago 373 reads 19 comments

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Khalid Khan Article Archive

Would Joan Laporta's FC Barcelona Survive Independence of Catalunya?

Way Out Needed from the Mess Pakistan Cricket Is In

Can There Be a “Big Four” in the Spanish La Liga?

Real Madrid's Expected Bench Warmers Next Season

Will Barça Coach Josep Guardiola Live Up to Expectations Next Season?

Player v. Player: Sergio Ramos v. Álvaro Arbeloa

Keeping a Leg Up: A Striking Look at How Big Soccer Clubs Rise and Thrive

Player v. Player: Pepe v. Raúl Albiol

How Long Will Bundesliga Lag Behind Top Three European Soccer Leagues?

Formational Formula Far From Being Final at Real Madrid

Player v. Player: Ricardo Kaka v. Wesley Sneijder

Player v. Player: Esteban Granero v. Xabi Alonso

Should Real Madrid Have Given Arsenal Huntelaar to Get Clichy?

The David Silva Chase by Liverpool

Player v. Player: Ronaldo v. Robben

Player v. Player: Karim Benzema v. Gonzalo Higuain

Player v. Player: Ruud v. Raúl

Samuel Eto'o vs. Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Daniel Opare: A Right Back Canterano to Hold Onto

Santi Cazorla: Villarreal Winger Now Wanted by Real Madrid

One Defensive Midfielder Needed To Reinforce Real Madrid

One Left Back Needed to Reinforce Real Madrid Defense

Valencia Is Going To Bounce Back

Real Madrid's Offensive Options: Was Karim Benzema Really Essential?

Why Diego Maradona is Not the Man for Argentina

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