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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
Serie A
Pirlo v Sarri: How does Juventus' attacking output compare to last season?
The inexperienced coach is already coming under pressure, but how are his teams' numbers in attack shaping up year-on-year?
- 3 years
Injuries
Barcelona have no defenders - Clement Lenglet limps out of Osasuna match
The centre-back had to be carried from the pitch with what looks like an ankle injury to further add to Ronald Koeman's injury crisis
- 3 years
Premier League
Players are turning against VAR, and it's time to listen
James Milner and Jordan Henderson were the latest two names adding to the increasing dissention against the technology
- 3 years
Player Rating
Thibaut Courtois: Player Rating as Real Madrid collapse to home defeat
The Belgian has been one of Los Blancos' best players this season but he made a horrendous error that cost his side the match
- 3 years
Transfers
Arsenal target Szoboszlai nets hat-trick for RB Salzburg in 8-2 win
The Hungary international was an integral part of the thumping victory and his reputation continues to improve
- 3 years
La Liga
Benzema back: How Real Madrid could line up v Alaves
The French forward is set to return to the Blancos side after missing the last two outings, but it's too early for Sergio Ramos
- 3 years
Team of the Week
Champions League Team of the Week: Fernandes and Haaland star
The inimitable Dortmund frontman struck another two goals, while Fernandes' double drove Man Utd to victory
- 3 years
Diego Maradona RIP
Football has decided it doesn't want another Diego Maradona
It's to the detriment of the spectacle that his iconoclastic personality would be removed from him, or else we'd never see him play
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Liverpool 0-2 Atalanta, Player Ratings: Ilicic stars as Reds humbled at Anfield
The Serie A side flipped their shocking reverse from three weeks ago to record a superb and deserved victory
- 3 years
Reviews
The Diego Maradona documentary is a fitting tribute to the best we'll ever see
Asif Kapadia's invasive account of Diego's life at Napoli is integral to understanding the man and the myth, more poignant now after his death
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Dynamo Kyiv 0-4 Barcelona, Player Ratings: Braithwaite and Dest star in Messi's absence
The Argentine didn't travel to the Ukraine but his team-mates secured qualification for the knockout stages in his absence
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Thiago and Salah back? How Liverpool could line up v Atalanta
Salah has trained after recovering from coronavirus but still expect changes in Jurgen Klopp's side as he looks to use his squad
- 3 years
Premier League
The Aubameyang statistics that should have Arsenal worried
With Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang failing to fire, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta needs to find a solution for what is an increasingly worrying trend.
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Messi rested - How Barcelona could line up v Dynamo Kiev
The Argentine has been given the night off but Barca's injury crisis also continues to mount ahead of a busy schedule
- 3 years
Premier League
45 shots, no goals: Manchester City just can't score against Tottenham
Pep Guardiola's side have played at the London Stadium three times, and have drawn a blank in all three
- 3 years
Injuries
Jurgen Klopp aims attack at TV broadcasters: 'If you don't talk, we might not finish the season'
The German coach clearly laid out his message that the fixture scheduling in this season is damaging the wellness of his players
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Liverpool 3-0 Leicester, Player Ratings: Jota and Robertson the standouts
The Portuguese is proving to be an excellent addition as the depleted Reds were still able to get the job done at Anfield
- 3 years
Rules
Has the handball rule in the Premier League quietly changed again?
The sight of VAR waving away a penalty against Liam Cooper was refreshing and gives hope that there's been tweaks made
- 3 years
La Liga
Barcelona confirm Gerard Pique has suffered ACL knee injury
The central defender suffered a nasty moment against Atletico Madrid and the worst-case scenario could see him out until 2021/22
- 3 years
Premier League
Nicolas Pepe red card 'unacceptable', says Mikel Arteta
The forward was red carded for a silly headbutt on Ezgjan Alioski and his Arsenal manager was unhappy with his conduct
- 3 years
Player Rating
Nicolas Pepe: Player Rating and performance v Leeds
The forward had an afternoon to forget, getting sent off after a display in which he barely contributed anything to the contest
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Inter 4-2 Torino Player Ratings: Lukaku and Sanchez the heroes
The Belgian was in blistering form as the Nerazzurri turned a two-goal deficit into a victory that didn't look like coming
- 3 years
Premier League
Manchester Utd boss Solksjaer admits he doesn't know rules for penalties
The Red Devils scraped past West Bromich Albion on Saturday thanks to a set of dubious penalty calls
- 3 years
La Liga
Atletico Madrid, not Barcelona, are Real Madrid's biggest threat
This could be the time for Diego Simeone's men to return to the summit after their 2013/14 title win
- 3 years
La Liga
Messi missing, Pique crocked - Barcelona are in a generational crisis
Ronald Koeman's men are now a full-blown disaster and he knows that there's precious little way to fix what is a dire situation
- 3 years