The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same

Xavi and Pirlo - football pioneers?

“A few years ago, there was a tendency towards a more physical game, a game that was more defensive and speculative. We have been lucky that players who were perhaps weaker physically have come through and now there is more of a trend towards playing a game that is more open, prettier, happier. This has been good for me and it has been good for Pirlo.” – Xavi Continue reading