Kai Edvard Iliev
COLUMN: Barcelona and Xavi Hernandez under the microscope – Is less more?
Less is more. A popular quote, but rarely analysed in depth. What does it actually entail ? Barcelona, under the (non-)guidance of...
The ‘Enclave Derby’: The Curious Story behind Spain’s Two North African Clubs
In football, derbies usually denote a rivalry between two clubs of the same region, and in most cases, of the same town....
Analysis: No means no, or how Montse Tome’s first squad list led Spain into further chaos
A month ago, ex-RFEF president Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso, signing a contract of death — as the outrage unfolded, the Spaniard...
COLUMN: La Liga shouldn’t aim to compete, it should aim to overcome its insecurities
Since Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi left Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively, fans complain after every matchday of the so-called ‘downfall of...
Analysis: Wear, Tear and Anger: The Painful Road To Spain’s World Cup Glory
On the surface, everything looks great for Spain’s women’s national team. It’s the first time La Roja have lifted the World Cup...
Real Sociedad – The counter-cultural culture club doing things differently this transfer window
For the first time in ten years, Real Sociedad have qualified for the Champions League. Most fans would have expected heavy investment...
