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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
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xG Check: Southampton commit crimes against shooting
The south coast side somehow contrived to lose their clash with Tottenham 5-1 despite having many of the better chances
- 3 years
Transfers
Riqui Puig tells Barcelona: I'm not going anywhere
Ronald Koeman had suggested that the 21-year-old be sent out on loan but he has no intention of leaving the club in this window
- 3 years
La Liga
No chances, low xG - stats to worry Real Madrid from Sociedad stalemate
The champions got off to a low key title defence in a 0-0 draw where they created precious little in attack
- 3 years
Player Rating
Cristiano Ronaldo: Player Rating and Performance v Sampdoria
The Portuguese started the season as he means to go on with a goal and an assist to give Andrea Pirlo a winning start
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Mane good, Kepa bad: Chelsea 0-2 Liverpool Player Ratings
The forward struck two goals against the 10-man blues, the latter of which was yet another error from the goalkeeper
- 3 years
Transfers
Edouard Mendy: Chelsea signing's stats v Kepa in 2019/20
The Blues have been linked with a move for the Stade Rennais shot-stopper, but how does he compare to the Spaniard?
- 3 years
Transfers
Dele Alli's Tottenham future in doubt with PSG interested in loan
Jose Mourinho refused to rule out that the attacking midfielder could leave the club before the end of the window
- 3 years
Player Rating
Heung-Min Son: Player Rating & Performance v Southampton
The brilliant Korean single-handedly turned the contest around and battered a home defence that made it all too easy
- 3 years
Transfers
Liverpool: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain £30m target for Wolves
The English midfielder has moved even further down the Reds' pecking order and a move seems certain for the Ox
- 3 years
Player Rating
Angel Gomes: Former Man Utd youngster shines on Boavista debut
The tricky winger was deemed surplus to requirements at Old Trafford but has made a bright start to life in Portugal
- 3 years
Transfers
Barcelona: Koeman's stance on Riqui Puig simply defies logic
The Dutchman is very good at shaking things up but his desire to see the 21-year-old sent out on loan has stoked an already intense situation
- 3 years
Barcelona
Five news stories that show Barcelona's meltdown is getting worse
Messi might be staying, but virtually every other piece of news emanating from the club isn't good at the moment
- 3 years
La Liga
La Liga's lack of star power highlighted by Messi saga
The Argentine's decision to stay was a real marketing boost for a league being run well but that is losing top talent to England
- 3 years
Arsenal
Arsenal's Arteta project hinged on Aubameyang renewal
The prolific forward continues to provide brilliance and he is the one player the Spaniard could not have moved forward without
- 3 years
Ligue 1
Neymar: Alvaro Gonzalez 'not racist' and 'has had death threats', say Marseille
The fallout of the wild final minutes of the PSG v Marseille match continues with the latter defending their player
- 3 years
Eredivisie
Arjen Robben 'can't rule out retirement' after huge injury setback
The 36-year-old winger saw his hamstring problems come back to haunt him on his return to Groningen, and it may be his last outing
- 3 years
Premier League
Jose Mourinho's disaster-class risks taking Tottenham to irrelevance
Spurs' opening-day display should be of real concern for a team that have descended far from their Champions League final appearance
- 3 years
Premier League
Mourinho slams Tottenham players: I did not like my team against Everton
The Portuguese coach watched his team meander through a mindless performance against Everton that had no positives
- 3 years
Ligue 1
Neymar one of FIVE red cards as PSG - Marseille descends into farce
The classic fixture of French football was one of the most ill-tempered matches in recent memory
- 3 years
Stats Breakdown
Tottenham 0-1 Everton: Richarlison completes TEN dribbles in win
The Brazilian had a superb afternoon against Jose Mourinho's hapless Tottenham side
- 3 years
Transfers
David Raya: £10m Arsenal target's statistics for Brentford last season
The Gunners have been linked with a move for the Bees' Spanish shot-stopper - how did he fare in the Championship last season?
- 3 years
La Liga
Koeman confirms Barcelona formation change for new season
The Dutch coach experimented in Saturday's friendly with Gimnastic and it seems like a move away from the 4-3-3 line-up
- 3 years
Transfers
'I know that Koeman wants Mo Salah at Barcelona'
A source close to the Dutch coach has indicated he would like to make the Liverpool forward one of his first signings
- 3 years
Transfers
Bayern boss Uli Hoeness brands David Alaba's agent 'a money-grabbing piranha'
The Austrian has been linked with a move away from Bavaria but the club legend thinks he is being influenced to move on
- 3 years
Player Rating
Mo Salah: Player Rating and Performance v Leeds
The Egyptian got off to a flying start in the new season with a superb hat-trick which earned the points against stubborn opposition
- 3 years