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Kevin-Prince Boateng and the Death of La Masia….

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Eye of the Fly

When Johan Cruyff first implemented the core ideals, culture and philosophy that would evolve into Barcelona’s fabled La Masia youth academy, he could not have possibly imagined its current state of disarray. Where in 2011 eight La Masia graduates started … Continue reading →

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Neymar & Barcelona II….

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Eye of the Fly

Barcelona President Jose Maria Bartomeu has insisted that he has “no intention” of moving to bring Neymar back to the Camp Nou. Vice-president Jordi Cardoner went a step further by asserting that “no one on the Barca board has talked … Continue reading →

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FIFA World Cup 2018: My Two-Pennies Worth….

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Eye of the Fly

With the dust having settled on the FIFA World Cup 2018 festival in Russia an opportune time for reflection presents itself. Russia certainly grabbed their opportunity to showcase their country to a global audience. A well-organised efficient tournament – despite … Continue reading →

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Cometh the Hour, Cometh Cristiano Ronaldo!

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Eye of the Fly

In the 88th minute of last night’s intoxicating Iberian contest between Portugal and Spain, Portuguese and Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo took his trademark stance behind a free-kick twenty-five yards from David de Gea’s goal. The strutting, preening Ronaldo was … Continue reading →

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Mes Que Un Club – A Crossroads for FC Barcelona….

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Eye of the Fly

“Money is secondary. Before anything else there should be principles, values. Barça has lost them.” Johan Cruyff – 2015 Rewind fifteen years; with Louis van Gaal licking his egotistical wounds following his mid-season sacking, a barely believable sixth-place finish in … Continue reading →

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