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Former Goal editor, FootballCritic and Football Transfers founder with over a decade of experience covering domestic and international football, with particular focus on Barcelona.
Articles written by Paul Macdonald
La Liga
Barcelona & Real Madrid both lose before Clasico for first time in 17 years
It was also two years to the round since both teams lost on the same day as they struggled against Cadiz and Getafe
- 3 years
VAR
'The game has gone mad' - players and coaches attack 'nonsensical' VAR
Another day of disgraceful decisions has led to increased criticism of the totally out-of-sync system that simply isn't working
- 3 years
As It Happened
Tottenham 3-3 West Ham: Spurs throw away three-goal lead in last 10 minutes
The imperious Harry Kane had pushed the home side into a lead that they somehow squandered in the closing stages
- 3 years
Player Rating
Harry Kane: Player Rating and Performance v West Ham
The brilliant England man should have put the match to bed with a thrilling two goals and assist in the first 17 minutes of the match
- 3 years
Injuries
Confirmed: Van Dijk requires surgery on ACL injury and likely out for season
The challenge suffered by the Liverpool defender at the hands of Jordan Pickford has potentially ruined his campaign
- 3 years
Injuries
Crocked Sergio Ramos faces race to be fit for Barcelona clash
The Spain defender hobbled off in the defeat to Cadiz and faces a week-long fight to line up in the Clasico
- 3 years
Performance
Barcelona face revolt as senior players reject 30% pay cut
The Catalan giants had made a request to the squad but a group of first-team stars are thought to have rejected the notion
- 3 years
Player Rating
Bruno Fernandes: Player Rating and Performance v Newcastle
Despite missing a penalty the Portuguese turned the game in Manchester United's favour to clinch a crucial three points
- 3 years
Player Rating
Timo Werner: Player Rating and Performance v Southampton
The German finally got off the mark for his new club, scoring twice and providing an assist in the 3-3 draw with Southampton
- 3 years
Performance
What now for Ousmane Dembele after poor Getafe performance?
The winger put in another awkward display despite being given a start by Ronald Koeman - is he running out of chances?
- 3 years
Lionel Messi
Manchester City to bid for Lionel Messi in January
The Argentine was linked with a move to the Premier League for much of the summer and City could again look to bring him to England
- 3 years
VAR
Incensed Liverpool demand VAR review from Premier League
The farcical events at Goodison Park has led to the champions requesting answers for the refereeing of the contest
- 3 years
Injuries
Getafe: Preventing injuries before they happen is football's next data evolution
How Zone7 use AI to help clubs eliminate lost minutes through avoidable overload
- 3 years
Predicted XI
How Inter and Milan could line up in their derby clash
The prize fixture of Italian football has been blighted by positive cases and injury ahead of Saturday's huge encounter
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Odegaard back in? How Real Madrid could line up against Cadiz
The Norwegian performed well on international duty and Zinedine Zidane may be ready to give him another chance at No. 10
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Messi rested? How Barcelona could line up against Getafe
Messi has travelled a significant distance in the past week and he could - could - sit this one out
- 3 years
Football Championship Belt
The Best Player in the World, 1998-06: From Zidane to Ronaldinho
At the turn of the millennium we see the emergence of two Frenchmen and two Brazilians
- 3 years
Football Championship Belt
The Best Player in the World, 1988-98: Van Basten, Romario, Ronaldo and more
As the 90s approach the Dutch forward leads us into a new era of superstar players
- 3 years
Reform
'We need a Spotify for football', says man who doesn't understand Spotify
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas thinks he has found the answer to broadcasting rights deals, but he couldn't be more wrong
- 3 years
Transfers
Where does striking sensation Myron Boadu go next? Anywhere he likes
The AZ forward has the world at his feet, and even in these troubled times, teams will want a player like him
- 3 years
La Liga
Real Madrid seem ready to grind their way to La Liga glory again
Zinedine Zidane's men are far from easy on the eye but they get it done and they will prove difficult to stop
- 3 years
Premier League
A reminder of what Hakim Ziyech will bring Chelsea when finally fit
The mercurial Moroccan is a hugely exciting talent who deserves to play regularly at the highest level
- 3 years
Bundesliga
How Erling Haaland developed his own trademark finish
The Norwegian is one of the purest goalscorers around and it's testament to his finishing ability that he has carved out a goal all of his own
- 3 years
TV
Football needs to find its Tony Romo to drag coverage out of the dark ages
The legendary NFL quarterback is the pre-eminent analyst for any sport. Why is football so far behind?
- 3 years
Scouting
The player whose professional dreams were left in tatters by COVID-19
Alexander Knox had moved to Italy with the hope of making it big. Within weeks everything had changed
- 3 years