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Articles written by Graham Ruthven
Jose Mourinho
Mourinho and Tottenham: The awkward fit which is now the perfect fit
After a stop-start first half-season in charge, the Portuguese boss has finally moulded Spurs into his image, with promising results
- 3 years
Premier League
Lionel Messi: Should Manchester City sign him or not?
The Argentine is arguably the closest he has come in his career to leaving the Camp Nou, and Pep Guardiola might want a reunion
- 3 years
Real Madrid
Eden Hazard can be Real Madrid's saviour in a season that threatens disaster
The Belgian is back in the fold at Santiago Bernabeu after a first year ravaged by injuries, and he could be what they need to kick on
- 3 years
Transfers
Why are Bayern so hot on Hudson-Odoi when Chelsea aren’t?
The English winger has long been linked with a move to the Allianz Arena, but any negotiations this summer failed to materialise
- 3 years
Primera Division
Martin Odegaard is Madrid's 'galactico' signing of the summer
The Norwegian wonderkid transferred to the Santiago Bernabeu five years ago, but only now is he poised to make an impact
- 3 years
Transfers
Is Lautaro Martinez better suited to Barcelona or Real Madrid?
The Inter striker has been long linked with a move to the Camp Nou, but Los Blancos have now entered the race for his signature
- 3 years
Manchester Utd
How Man Utd switched transfer focus to hunt for future superstars
Somewhat under the radar, the Old Trafford side have recruited some of the top youth talents around Europe
- 3 years
Arsenal
Arsenal should build their team around Dani Ceballos next season
The Spaniard had a mixed first season in England but is coming back for another year and he should be key to Mikel Arteta's plans
- 3 years
Barcelona
Barcelona never had a plan to unlock Ousmane Dembele's talents
The young Frenchman's ill-fated spell at Camp Nou could be prematurely coming to an end
- 3 years
Atletico Madrid
Is it too early to call Joao Felix a €126 million mistake?
The Portuguese wonderkid arrived at Atletico to much fanfare, but is yet to find his rhythm, or position, under Diego Simeone
- 3 years
Manchester Utd
Analysing Man Utd: Who should be their summer transfer targets?
It is likely to be yet another high-spending transfer window for the Red Devils as new blood continues to arrive
- 4 years
Feature
Football remains in total denial on how COVID-19 will shape its future
Talk of returning to action and setting deadlines misses the point entirely on how seismic the impact will be
- 4 years
Transfers
If Harry Kane leaves Tottenham, where can he go?
The England forward may have come to an end of his time at Spurs, but which destination would suit him best?
- 4 years
Does Zidane still want Pogba after emergence of Fede Valverde?
The Uruguayan is now an important member of the Real Madrid squad, so will they still pursue Paul Pogba?
- 4 years
Premier League
Who has been the best player in the Premier League in 2019/20?
FC have called it. Virgil Van Dijk has been untouchable and despite Liverpool's wobble is the outstanding player in the division
- 4 years
Barcelona
Frenkie De Jong is being held back from his Barcelona destiny
A Sergio Busquets-sized wall stands between the Dutchman and fulfilling the role he was born to fill
- 4 years
La Liga
Eden Hazard's latest injury could prove a blessing in disguise for Real Madrid
The Belgian will likely miss the rest of the season after fracturing his ankle against Levante, but it could make things simpler for Zinedine Zidane
- 4 years
Barcelona
Ansu Fati: The 17-year-old tasked with helping to save Barca's season
The wonderkid has been thrust into the limelight this campaign, but with injuries piling up, he is suddenly a key player for the Blaugrana
- 4 years