Are we witnessing the rise of the ‘false 10’?
The trequartista, enganche or playmaker role is best defined by his ability to fabricate and execute the impossible. Goalscoring, assisting and creating space for…
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Pirlo precision: Serie A’s free-kick Prince aiming to be King
Of course, there’s always hope when Pirlo’s on the ball – even if he’s in my penalty area. Those were the words of Juventus…
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Book Extract: Baggio shares his World Cup’94 drama
Roberto Baggio relives the worst moment of his career.
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Rivaldo announces retirement
Legendary Barcelona and Brazil star retires
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Brazilian hails ‘top’ Liverpool FC
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Germany: Producing Playmakers, present & future
Is Germany the future home of the Playmaker?
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Can Kaká conquer again?
Two former greats show it can be done
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Mourinho warns Mata to ‘adapt and change’
Manager dismisses Mata’s style and impact.
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Will magic continue in absence of the Red magician?
Coutinho injured for Liverpool FC
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No play, no pay insists Kaká
Brazilian insists he only wants ‘love and support’, until fit.
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German Playmakers bookend busy transfer window for number 10s
Over £220m worth of playmaking talent moved this summer. And Kaka…
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The fantasista10 Top 50: 2013 – Pt 4
Who made the grade this time round?
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The fantasista10 Top 50: 2013 – Pt 3
Bernard: The Final Farewell?
Playmaking starlet says bye-bye to the Brasileirão
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Neymar reveals his idol is a ’10’
Barcelona’s latest superstar Neymar has admitted he’s currently living his boyhood dream since signing for the Catalan giants, whilst revealing that Lionel Messi is…
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The fantasista10 Top 50: 2013 – Pt 2
The fantasista10 Top 50: 2013 – Pt 1
The fantasista10 Top 50: 2013
Who’s your choice?
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Zico predicts Brazil won’t win 2014 World Cup
Zico, Brazil’s most celebrated playmaker and former number 10, has predicted his country will not win next year’s World Cup on home soil, and…
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Brazilian number 10s omitted from Confederations Cup
Scolari cuts famous number 10s from squad
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