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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
Lionel Messi
From taking free-kicks to playing one-twos - how Lionel Messi perfected every skill
Have you seen all the special moves? Yeah, Messi's done them. And better than anyone, too
- 3 years
Lionel Messi
Six things Lionel Messi does better than any other player
Forget goals and assists - these basic tasks have been elevated by the Argentine's incredible proficiency at them
- 3 years
Golden Boys
18-year-old Derby prospect Louie Sibley hits hat-trick v Millwall
The exciting young attacker struck a treble, including a sublime individual goal, in the defeat of the Lions
- 3 years
Christian Pulisic
Christian Pulisic: Player Rating and Performance v Aston Villa
The American made a significant impact off the subs bench as Chelsea turned the match around to claim victory
- 3 years
Championship
Why West Brom's £8.25m Matheus Pereira deal is sensational business
The brilliant playmaker might go up with the Baggies and they have moved to secure his services for a great price
- 3 years
La Liga
Is La Liga weaker than it has ever been?
Spain's top sides aren't quite at the top level for a number of reasons - but is it at risk of falling behind?
- 3 years
David Luiz
David Luiz: Player Rating and Performance v Man City
The centre-back had a nightmare evening that could be his last in the Premier League against a City team who humiliated him
- 3 years
Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne: Player Rating and Performance v Arsenal
The Belgian was at his imperious best once again as he tore Arsenal apart in a superb display of his talents
- 3 years
Kai Havertz
Kai Havertz: Player Rating and Performance v Koln
The charismatic playmaker was back to his best as his team produced a slick attacking display to move back into the top four
- 3 years
Timo Werner
Timo Werner: Player Rating and Performance v Dusseldorf
The Chelsea-bound forward struck to give his side a two-goal lead but when he was subbed his team were pegged back
- 3 years
Barcelona
Lionel Messi: Player Rating and Performance in Barcelona's 2-0 win v Leganes
The Argentine slotted home a penalty kick in the second half after a wonderful run as Barca strolled to an easy victory
- 3 years
Barcelona
Ansu Fati: Player Rating and Performance in Barcelona's 2-0 win v Leganes
The 17-year-old was given a start in the first match back at Camp Nou since lockdown - how did he perform?
- 3 years
Timo Werner
Julian Nagelsmann on why Werner had to change to become a 'modern' striker
The highly-respected coach is sad to see his player move to the Premier League but knows adapting his game has made him better
- 3 years
La Liga
La Liga: 28 players report injuries before season recommences
Players are struggling to adapt to the shortened preparation time ahead of the returning campaign
- 3 years
Injuries
Squad Availability: Which title-chasing sides have the best injury records?
Using Zone7 analysis, we have a look at which leading clubs have been able to retain fitness of members of their first teams
- 3 years
FC Ranking
Sancho, Messi, Havertz - Who are FC's current Top 10 players in the world?
Using our unique calculation, we look at who are the current leading footballers
- 3 years
Bundesliga
Ten things we learned from the Bundesliga's return to action
Players aren't fit, empty stadiums aren't bad, and Bayern got it done
- 3 years
Thomas Muller
Thomas Muller isn't underappreciated - but we're glad to have him back
The season started on the bench, but it's testament to his talents that he has been a player of the season
- 3 years
Retro Rewatch
Barcelona 3-3 Real Madrid, 2007: When a teenage Messi put Ronaldinho in the shade
A classic Clasico and still one of the Argentine's finest performances against Madrid
- 3 years
Jose Mourinho
Man City 0-1 Chelsea, 2014: Remembering Jose Mourinho's last great masterclass
Jose gets his tactics perfect as City are kept out at home for first time in 61 games
- 3 years
Man Utd v Liverpool
Man Utd 3-2 Liverpool, 2010: Berbatov's overhead kick is a thing of genuine beauty
Nearly a decade on we remember a sublime treble from a mercurial Bulgarian
- 3 years
Premier League
Premier League will look to ensure 2019/20 season is completed
A meeting of the 20 club delegates reached the conclusion that the campaign must be finished, starting in June
- 4 years
Expected Goals
Which attackers have the highest Expected Goals in 2019/20?
We've looked at forwards shot accuracy and conversion rate, now we look at their xG numbers
- 4 years
Man City
Sergio Aguero v Gabriel Jesus: Who should be Man City's No. 9?
Pep Guardiola has consistently rotated his main striker in 19/20, but is one out-performing the other?
- 4 years
Cristiano Ronaldo
Is Cristiano Ronaldo finally beginning to slow down?
The super-fit superstar is nearing the end of his career - but are his numbers beginning to drop off yet?
- 4 years