I should be writing fic, but I think I can pass off reading these as research. :D My thanks to
louis_quatorze for posting one of my favourite Guardian football articles in recent months, and apologies to those who saw the double post before I wrestled LJ's servers into compliance.
The quiet man: Steve Coppell.
Barcelona's right-back philosopher out to make world a better place -- how awesome is Oleguer Presas?
Chicho's time is something to celebrate. I am fond of Marcela Mora y Araujo's writings in the Guardian, because she illuminates an area of the football world I have very little knowledge of.
The seductive dance: as samba rhythms evolve, so has Brazilian football.
Striker without a state in walkout -- having lived in Australia for years, I wonder if this is a situation that may come up in the future with the current child refugees.
And finally:
Second class citizens, on England's women's football team.