Sid Lowe

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Sports Jordi Cruyff on Johan: The Dad who Became Barcelona’s Spiritual Father

Jordi Cruyff on Johan: The Dad who Became Barcelona’s Spiritual Father

The way Jordi Cruyff tells the story, the way his mum and dad always told it, one day Johan Cruyff turned to the family, and said: “Listen, I have to put my…

Sid Lowe (Barcelona)
Sports The Journey That Made Rodri the Perfect Guardiola Player

The Journey That Made Rodri the Perfect Guardiola Player

Let’s get this out the way, shall we? Sergio Busquets. There, that’s that done. In a world where everyone is the “New Someone”, and certain players define…

Sid Lowe (London)
Sports The Day Kieran Trippier Met the Fitness Coach Who Strikes Terror Into Players

The Day Kieran Trippier Met the Fitness Coach Who Strikes Terror Into Players

Oscar Ortega has a reputation for being a bit of a sadist. Nicknamed El Profe, the teacher, he is part man, part myth, mixing fear, fascination and fondness…

Sid Lowe (London)
Sports Antoine Griezmann’s Move to Barcelona was a Year in the Making

Antoine Griezmann’s Move to Barcelona was a Year in the Making

The moment of Antoine Griezmann’s departure to Barcelona was broadcast live on television, 393 days after the Frenchman announced his decision to turn down…

Sid Lowe (Barcelona)
Sports The Big Gamble: Does €126m João Félix Spell End of Atlético’s Cholismo Era?

The Big Gamble: Does €126m João Félix Spell End of Atlético’s Cholismo Era?

Two days after Antoine Griezmann announced he was leaving Atlético Madrid, delivering the message in a video filmed on a mobile phone that made him look like a…

Sid Lowe (London)
Sports How Real Madrid Snatched Takefusa Kubo From Under the Noses of Barcelona

How Real Madrid Snatched Takefusa Kubo From Under the Noses of Barcelona

Takefusa Kubo joined Barcelona when he was 10, spent four years at the club and was singled out as a future star but that future now belongs to their greatest…

Sid Lowe (London)
Sports Eden Hazard to Real Madrid: A Transfer Almost 10 Years in the Making

Eden Hazard to Real Madrid: A Transfer Almost 10 Years in the Making

“I would take Eden Hazard with my eyes closed.” Zinedine Zidane’s words are not from this week or last. They are not from last year, the year before or even…

Sid Lowe (London)
Sports It’s the Sids 2019! The Complete Review of La Liga's 2018-19 Season

It’s the Sids 2019! The Complete Review of La Liga's 2018-19 Season

Spain organized the biggest party in European football but didn’t bother turning up. The Champions League final is supposed to be Real Madrid’s place, it’s…

Sid Lowe (London)