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

All eyes on Del Piero

Del Piero with the ScudettoA nation’s eyes are on you. Millions are tuning in. Every week for the last 19 years, people have expected the unexpected. Every movement meticulously dissected by the media. You know all eyes are on you, now more so than ever.

So what do you do when the entire world is looking at you?

If you’re Alessandro Del Piero, you make them look the other way. Continue reading