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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
Ramos out as injuries mount - how Real Madrid could line up v Villarreal
The defender picked up a knock on international duty and will miss a crucial week, starting with the tough trip to El Madrigal
- 3 years
La Liga
Luis Suarez out - How Atletico and Barcelona could line up
The Uruguayan will be unable to face his former club after contracting coronavirus during the international break
- 3 years
Player Rating
Ferran Torres: Player Rating and Performance v Germany
The Manchester City striker helped himself to a hat-trick as La Roja totally obliterated Joachim Low's side
- 3 years
Nations League
Spain 6-0 Germany: Torres hits hat-trick as Low's men are torn to shreds
The Manchester City man was in ruthless form as Luis Enrique's side handed out the most comprehensive of beatings
- 3 years
La Liga
Real Madrid's season so far - toothless, dysfunctional, and of no surprise
Los Blancos did well to shake off their issues and win the league last season, but this team is far from perfect and we are beginning to see it
- 3 years
La Liga
Barcelona's season so far highlights a club in crisis
There are some glimpses of hope but overall the Catalan giants aren't in a position to compete either on the pitch, or off it
- 3 years
La Liga
Frenkie De Jong is feeling the pressure at Barcelona, says former coach
The Dutch midfielder has still to fit his true role at the Catalan giants and his former mentor is surprised by this
- 3 years
Team Watch
Euro 2020 challengers: Germany are in transition, but still a favourite
As always, Joachim Low has an abundance of talent at his disposal, plus some fresh faces too
- 3 years
Finance
Barcelona: Nine days to avoid bankruptcy
The Catalan giants have failed to negotiate a salary reduction with the playing staff and a deadline has been put in place
- 3 years
Injuries
What are the most common injuries that football players suffer?
The study conducted by Zone7 highlighted the parts of the body put under most strain by playing and training regularly
- 3 years
Analysis
Should Manchester United be worried about Jadon Sancho's form?
After seeing a move to Manchester United fall apart, the England winger's displays have been underwhelming so far this season
- 3 years
Injuries
Ansu Fati, meniscus injury: What does the recovery process look like?
The 18-year-old faces a long spell on the sidelines - here's a breakdown of what happened to him
- 3 years
Injuries
Injuries are avoidable - we need to start protecting footballers
In 2020 there are multiple ways that players can be monitored and protected to avoid the level of body strain currently being experienced
- 3 years
Barcelona
Ansu Fati injury means it's now or never for Dembele at Barcelona
With the young forward facing four months out Dembele's time is now - and there won't be any second chances
- 3 years
Injuries
'Players have a breaking point' - how the calendar is impacting player welfare
Injury experts Zone7 believe the irregular scheduling is simply asking for increased injury risk
- 3 years
Transfers
Memphis Depay 'will finish season with Lyon', club claim
The Dutchman has been heavily linked with Barcelona but it seems that OL will look to retain him until next summer
- 3 years
Lionel Messi
Messi runs a 'regime of terror' at Barcelona, claims Griezmann's former agent
The Argentine has been branded an 'emperor and a monarch' by the Frenchman's previous representative
- 3 years
Scheduling
'We are killing players' - coronavirus has put the football calendar into sharp focus
The string of covid-related call-offs have further highlighted just how unsustainable the current set-up is
- 3 years
Lionel Messi
After 1,027 minutes, Messi finally scores from open play
Messi tried, and tried, and tried, and at last he has his first open play goal of the season against Real Betis
- 3 years
Refereeing
Valencia 4-1 Real Madrid: How many decisions did the referee get right?
In a bonkers game the officials and VAR had a number of decisions to make, but did they get it right every time?
- 3 years
La Liga
Valencia 4-1 Real Madrid: Soler hits HAT-TRICK of penalties to heap pressure on Zidane
In a bonkers game the officials and VAR had a number of incidents to get right and the majority of them went against Madrid
- 3 years
Rules
Jurgen Klopp blasts Premier League - 'why can't we use five subs?'
The Liverpool boss, speaking in the wake of his side's 1-1 draw with Man City, questioned the decision to remain with three changes
- 3 years
Rules
'It's ridiculous' - what Premier League managers think of handball rule
The bosses are unified in their dissatisfaction with the decision and it could force IFAB into reassessing their changes
- 3 years
Premier League
Hakim Ziyech explains how he provides assists for Chelsea team-mates
The Moroccan has settled into Chelsea's starting XI with ease and he was on superb form once again at Stamford Bridge
- 3 years
Player Rating
Joao Felix: Player Rating as Portuguese wonderkid destroys Cadiz
The exciting young attacker has taken his time to find his feet in Spain but he is beginning to produce in a big way
- 3 years