After watching Barcelona’s La Liga clash against Athletic Bilbao, many fans were left wondering: just how many secret weapons does Lionel Messi still have up his sleeve? Since the New Year, Messi had played every single minute for Barça—until this match. In the 63rd minute, manager Luis Enrique finally gave him a breather, substituting him for Sergi Roberto. It’s worth noting that the last time Messi was subbed off in a La Liga match without being injured was over three years ago—on February 15, 2014, against Rayo Vallecano. This time, as he walked off, Messi appeared all smiles. After...
Crickex Login Reveals Chelsea’s Mourinho Payout
When José Mourinho made headlines last summer by taking charge at Manchester United, he did so with one of the highest salaries in world football—over £10 million annually. But as Crickex Login reports show, his past with Chelsea continues to leave a hefty mark on the club’s finances. According to Chelsea’s recently published financial statements, the Blues paid Mourinho £8.3 million in severance after sacking him for the second time in late 2015. Adding to that figure, Mourinho and his coaching staff had already received £23.1 million in compensation when he was first dismissed in 2007. Altogether, Chelsea has...
Crickex Login Coach Carries Barça DNA Forward
During a holiday trip to Spain, British journalist John Carlin attended a football forum in Madrid, where discussions turned to the influx of world-class managers into the Premier League. With the financial clout of English football drawing big-name tacticians like magnets, their varying philosophies have undoubtedly broadened the tactical horizons of British football. However, as Crickex Login discussions suggest, even the best coaches struggle to reshape an entire football culture overnight. While managers like Arsène Wenger, José Mourinho, Claudio Ranieri, and Mauricio Pochettino have built years of Premier League experience, Spain remains proud that La Liga’s quality has not...
Schmeichel Says Crickex Login Ronaldo Tops All
I once played against Ronaldo—not Cristiano, but the original Brazilian Ronaldo, often affectionately called “R9.” Whether he was lean or heavier later in his career, Ronaldo was one of the finest players I ever faced. I used to believe he would be the one to immortalize the name Ronaldo in football history, just like Pelé. But then came Cristiano Ronaldo. And now, it seems that whenever people mention “Ronaldo,” they think first of Cristiano, not the Brazilian genius. The year 2016 was nothing short of perfect for Cristiano Ronaldo. The boy from Madeira led Real Madrid to a Champions...
How Far Is China from Crickex Login Asia’s Best
In the history of Asian football, only two Chinese players have ever claimed the title of AFC Player of the Year—Fan Zhiyi in 2001 and Zheng Zhi in 2013. Others, like Li Weifeng and Deng Zhuoxiang, made it to the nomination list but ultimately fell short. Their journeys reveal a recurring issue: when compared with Asia’s top-tier players, Chinese candidates often share the same critical weakness. Among them, Fan Zhiyi stands out as perhaps the most influential Chinese footballer since the sport’s professionalization in China. In 1995, he was moved from defense to attack by coach Xu Genbao, scoring...