Phil Ball Archive
Phil Ball: Apocalypse Now as Real Madrid prepare to take on Barca in El Clasico
El Clasico fever has hit Spanish shores ahead of Barcelona's clash with Real Madrid on Sunday, says Phil Ball.
November 16, 2009
Phil Ball: Fabio Capello speaks
Fabio Capello got it wrong when he said Brazil were better than Spain, says Phil Ball.
November 9, 2009
Phil Ball: A taxing week
Real Madrid continued their spiritual recuperation, but it's a taxing process, says Phil Ball.
November 2, 2009
Phil Ball: A tale of two cities
Phil Ball takes a look at the different footballing mindsets across Spain following a trip to Bilbao.
October 26, 2009
Ball: Crisis in the capital
Phil Ball on the problems in the Spanish capital and Barcelona's revival against Zaragoza.
October 19, 2009
Ball: A tale of two Rauls
Phill Ball explains how the Yellow Submarine of Villarreal has sunk to the bottom of the table.
October 13, 2009
What's the time, Mr Wolf?
Phil Ball wonders if there is a plot to ensure both Messi and Ronaldo are at the World Cup.
October 5, 2009
Phil Ball: A three-horse race?
Phil Ball praises Jesus Navas as Sevilla's charge for the title looks good after rocking Real.
September 28, 2009
Phil Ball: The view from the press box
Phil Ball is publicising a book and gets the chance to see Real Madrid live at the "Bernabow".
September 21, 2009
Bilbao step into the spotlight
Phil Ball on the new Basque version of Wayne Rooney and Messi's magic for Barcelona.
September 15, 2009
Ball: Cider with noises
Phil Ball gets caught up in the cider house, ruining his chance to check out Oviedo in action.
September 7, 2009
The management factor
Phil Ball on how graduates from the 'guru school' are slowly replacing old school managers in Spain.
September 1, 2009
Ball: Nothing succeeds like excess
Phil Ball returns from his sabbatical with his take on the shape of Spanish football.
May 25, 2009
Ball: View from the Gulf
Phil Ball reports from Qatar where anticipation for the Champions League final is reaching fever pitch.
December 22, 2008
Ball: Hasta la Vista
Phil Ball signs off and looks back over seven years of Spanish Sunday nights.
December 15, 2008
Ball: Camp Nou catharsis
Phil Ball delves into the weekend's clásico and considers the implications for Barca and Real.
December 8, 2008
In denial
Phil Ball reflects on a tumultuous week of match-fixing allegations in the Spanish game.
December 1, 2008
Thirteen - unlucky for some
Phil Ball on those clubs flitting around the relegation zone as the new year draws near.
November 24, 2008
Ball: Money and Motivation
Phil Ball on another win for the impressive national team and a strange weekend in La Liga.
November 17, 2008
Ball: White Crisis
Phil Ball dissects the cause and effect of the mini crisis gripping Real Madrid.
November 3, 2008
Ball: Fergie v Madrid
Phil Ball reflects on the hypocrisy after a week of Real Madrid rows with Sir Alex Ferguson.
October 27, 2008
Ball: Barcelona start dreaming again
Phil Ball on free-scoring Barcelona's revival as they begin to strut their stuff.
October 20, 2008
Phil Ball: Stitching up the mattress-makers
Atlético Madrid's derby defeat caps a catastrophic week at the Calderon, says Phil Ball.
October 13, 2008
Phil Ball: Saints and sinners
La Selección are now breaking records with almost tedious regularity, writes Phil Ball
October 6, 2008
Phil Ball: Managerial magic and its effects
Phil Ball on the galvanising of Valencia by young boss Unai Emery.
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