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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
Predicted XI
Griezmann left out again? How Barcelona could line up versus Athletic Bilbao
The Frenchman was frozen out of Barca's weekend victory over Huesca and it could be a repeat in the Basque country
- 3 years
Team of the Week
Championship Team of the Week: Brilliant Buendia included again
The schemer has caught the eye of major clubs and he continues to do good things in the Championship
- 3 years
La Liga
Huesca 0-1 Barcelona, Player Ratings: De Jong and Messi star
The Dutchman and the Argentine combined to great effect for the only goal of the game
- 3 years
Premier League
Timo Werner: His stats as German goes 12 games without scoring
The forward's form has come to a staggering halt in recent weeks - so how are his underlying numbers?
- 3 years
Premier League
Chelsea 1-3 Manchester City, Player Ratings: De Bruyne stars, Ziyech flops
The Belgian was in excellent form as he led his team to a super victory that puts them back into the title picture
- 3 years
Premier League
Chelsea 1-3 Manchester City: De Bruyne and Foden destroy hopeless Blues
The City duo were given the freedom of Stamford Bridge to produce one of their best attacking performances of the season
- 3 years
Bundesliga
Jadon Sancho: Player Rating and performance versus Wolfsburg
The Englishman was moving back towards his best as his Dortmund team laboured to victory in the Bundesliga
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Barcelona 1-1 Eibar, Player Ratings: Dembele stars but Barca miss Messi
The Argentine watched on from the stands as his team-mates slipped up and lost more ground in the title race
- 3 years
Transfers
Erling Haaland names his favourite three defenders in the world
The prolific forward names Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos among his favourite centre-backs in an interview in Norway
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Chelsea 1-1 Aston Villa, Player Ratings: Lampard's toothless team struggle once again
The Blues are not enjoying a good run of form at the moment and they failed to record victory despite leading at the break
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Messi still in Argentina: How Barcelona could line up against Eibar
The 33-year-old has been allowed to stay in his homeland for an extended break and won't take part in Tuesday's match
- 3 years
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi interview: Five things we learned
The Argentine gave a revealing interview to journalist in which he discussed a number of topics, not least his future at Barcelona
- 3 years
Predicted XI
How Arsenal and Chelsea could line up in Boxing Day meeting
Both sides have a few injury concerns to contend with which will mean a few extra squad players getting minutes over Christmas
- 3 years
La Liga
Kieran Trippier given 10-week global ban for breaching betting regulations
The former Tottenham full-back will not be allowed to feature for Atletico Madrid until the full period of the sanction is complete
- 3 years
La Liga
Koeman on Messi/Pedri partnership: 'Good players always understand each other'
The 18-year-old has been a revelation for Barcelona this season and his understanding with Messi is growing with every week
- 3 years
Arsenal
Pep Guardiola tells Arsenal fans to 'be patient' with Mikel Arteta
The Manchester City boss advised the Gunners faithful to stay behind their manager following a 4-1 cup defeat
- 3 years
Premier League
Mikel Arteta on Arsenal being relegated: 'We have to be careful'
The Spaniard has conceded that the team's current situation is precarious as they prepare for their League Cup match with Man City
- 3 years
Player Ratings
'When the referee is fair, Real Madrid do not win' - Barcelona media fume at Ramos handball
The experienced defender moved his elbow into the ball inside the penalty and despite VAR in operation, it wasn't given
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Eibar 1-3 Real Madrid, Player Ratings: Benzema & Modric produce masterclass
The Croatian is producing some of the best football of his career and excelled again in another vital win
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Manchester United 6-2 Leeds, Player Ratings: McTominay the unlikely hero
United were in superlative form, handing out a battering to Marcelo Bielsa's men in a scoreline that could have been even bigger
- 3 years
Team of the Week
Championship Team of the Week: Buendia impresses scouts with superb performance
The influential creator has caught the eye of his admirers again and a move could be on the cards in January
- 3 years
La Liga
Pedri is a star in the making, but Ronald Koeman's Barcelona just isn't working
The 18-year-old remains the one bright spark in a season which isn't going anywhere for Koeman's dysfunctional side
- 3 years
Champions League
The Swiss Model: How could the Champions League look in 2024?
The current tournament set-up will expire in three-and-a-half years time and moves are in place to shake up the structure
- 3 years
European Super League
European Super League 'cannot wait', claims Real Madrid president Florentino Perez
The Blancos supremo has issued a warning that football needs to change immediately for the sake of its future
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Pedri is the star - How Barcelona could line up versus Valencia
The 18-year-old was superb against Real Sociedad in midweek and he will likely retain his place for Ronald Koeman's side
- 3 years