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Super Mario smashes it

01 November 2009

Sometimes you witness the precise moment a promising talent moves up several gears into the major league. For the man they call Super Mario, it happened in just 48 minutes. Last night, Balotelli scored two, created one and won the penalty for another. He even had to be dragged away from taking the spot kick by the regular penalty taker. Balotelli is not lacking confidence. Watch the video to see how Balotelli hones his touch and dribbling. Will his skills and growing confidence be enough to book him a ticket to South Africa? SEE MARIO BALOTELLI'S PAGE

Cesc Fabregas: Total Control

16 October 2009

At the heart of the game stands the playmaker. The one whose first touch is already the start of the second. Who creates space out of chaos. Who sees runs no-one else sees or imagines. The one to whom precision is the norm and the spectacular expected. The one the other players look back to ...

Nice wins nothing

30 August 2009

What is nice? What's it ever won? Let's see its medals. Ribery knows that nice never Made the Difference. To yourself in training. To the weaknesses in your game. To every last opponent.

Fast is never enough

29 August 2009

Theo’s lightning pace terrifies defenders and turns games. But it’s never enough. To Make the Difference, fast must be fused with an insatiable hunger to be better. To be more than any opposition can handle. Every single week.

Hiddink on: Recovery

18 June 2009

Famed national and club manager Guus Hiddink returns to Asia June 20th to 27th. His mission, to spread his knowledge and philosophy to players, coaches and parents alike. During his visit, Coach Hiddink will host on-pitch clinics as well as off-pitch seminars focused on the development of wi ...

Hiddink on: Hard Work