David Cartlidge
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Antonio Sanabria: The Tottenham-targeted Paraguayan who turned his back on Barcelona
By David Cartlidge last updated
Talentspotter Having broken several La Liga records last term, Antonio Sanabria is raising the roof of his potential. David Cartlidge gives you the lowdown on Paraguay's hottest new prospect…
Meet Diego Simeone's favourite player in La Liga (who doesn't play for Atletico)
By David Cartlidge last updated
Talentspotter El Cholo's just one of many in the Samuel Castillejo fan club, writes David Cartlidge...
FFT100 2018: No.9, Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid)
By David Cartlidge published
FFT100 Best goalkeeper in the world? We think so. The Slovenian is La Liga's dominant shot-stopper; a pillar of reliability season upon season for the world's meanest team
Why everyone is rubbish in La Liga this season
By David Cartlidge last updated
La Liga No one seems capable of taking Spain's top flight by the scruff this season, but why? David Cartlidge investigates...
What Premier League clubs can learn from Europa kings Sevilla
By David Cartlidge last updated
Sevilla Sevilla have won the Europa League three times in nine years, while also finishing at the business end of La Liga. David Cartlidge investigates how the Andalusians get it so right...
Sorry Gareth, you're bang wrong – but who really would make a combined Madrid XI?
By David Cartlidge published
Real Madrid Real Madrid's Welshman claimed this week that no Atleti player would get in Zinedine Zidane's side, so David Cartlidge got his blackboard out and did the math...
FourFourTwo's 100 Best Football Players in the World 2017: No.24, Sergio Busquets
By David Cartlidge last updated
FFT100 Sure, he's not the world's most loved player – but there should be no denying the incredible ability that keeps Barcelona ticking
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