Latest articles by Dani Gil
‘With Lionel Messi, Argentina will be a major contender again for this World Cup. He knows better than anyone what the team needs’ Javier Zanetti assesses Argentina’s chances this summer
EXCLUSIVE The former Argentina skipper believes his successor will again be vital for the Albiceleste this summer
‘Lionel Messi didn’t need the World Cup to be among the greatest of all time, but he deserved it. He brought glory to Argentina’ Javier Zanetti on how Messi created history in 2022
EXCLUSIVE Lionel Messi captained Argentina to the World Cup victory four years ago in Qatar
‘Lionel Messi has been fundamental to football’s growth in the US. He’s a benchmark for the opponents in MLS, as they discover what it means to truly compete’ Mauricio Pochettino on how Messi is raising the standard stateside
EXCLUSIVE The Argentine icon joined Inter Miami in 2023
‘Lionel Messi plus Neymar plus Kylian Mbappe made everyone anticipate an enhanced version of all three, but you need a structure behind them. They were all born to be number one’ Mauricio Pochettino on his key Paris Saint-Germain challenge
EXCLUSIVE Despite having three of the world’s best attackers in his Paris Saint-Germain side, Pochettino could not deliver the Champions League
Mauricio Pochettino discusses Pep Guardiola's 'Harry Kane team' comment
EXCLUSIVE Spurs saw off City on away goals following a thrilling second-leg tie
Javier Zanetti clarifies intent behind Argentina's bus window celebrations at France 98
EXCLUSIVE Argentina knocked out their old rivals after an enthralling World Cup last-16 clash
Mauricio Pochettino says he is open to a future return to Tottenham
EXCLUSIVE The Argentine left north London in November 2019
EXCLUSIVE: Mauricio Pochettino on how Harry Kane matches up to Messi and Ronaldo
EXCLUSIVE Pochettino managed Kane for five years at Tottenham
‘David Beckham’s red card at France 98 was excessive. He shouldn’t have been sent off, but Diego Simeone was clever’ Javier Zanetti’s World Cup 98 admission
EXCLUSIVE England and Argentina's World Cup 1998 last-16 clash had everything
‘Manchester United have always shown interest in me, but the ideal scenario to manage there has never quite materialised’ Mauricio Pochettino on his Old Trafford opportunities
EXCLUSIVE The former Tottenham boss has been linked with Manchester United on a number of occasions
‘I had the opportunity to join Real Madrid after Zinedine Zidane left, but I’d promised I would stay at Spurs until the stadium was built’ Mauricio Pochettino on turning down the Bernabeu
EXCLUSIVE The Argentine could have swapped White Hart Lane for the Bernabeu almost a decade ago
‘I showed Michael Owen a photo that proved I never fouled him at the 2002 World Cup. He signed it and wrote, ‘You definitely touched me’ along with a smiley face’ Mauricio Pochettino relitigates fiery England vs Argentina clash
EXCLUSIVE The Three Lions claimed a narrow win over Argentina in Japan 24 years ago
‘Not winning a trophy at Spurs hurt because of the momentum that built around us, but those years should still be spoken about as a huge success’ Mauricio Pochettino on reflects on his Tottenham successes
EXCLUSIVE The Argentine was in charge at Spurs for five years
‘Marcelo Bielsa knocked on my parents’ door at 1am to offer me a trial. The streets were empty except for stray dogs’ The extreme methods used to discover Mauricio Pochettino
EXCLUSIVE The USA boss was discovered by Bielsa as a 13-year-old in Rosario
‘I was playing tennis with Ruud van Nistelrooy – Alex Ferguson started joking to distract him and I ended up winning’ Diego Forlan recalls his first conversation with the legendary Manchester United boss
EXCLUSIVE The Uruguayan striker often saw a different side to the fiery Manchester United legend
Mauricio Pochettino exclusive: USMNT boss reveals details of high-level Manchester United meeting
Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with the Manchester United job on and off for the best part of a decade
Mauricio Pochettino exclusive: 'Tottenham feels like home. Of course I’d go back if the conditions were right'
EXCLUSIVE Mauricio Pochettino admits he is open to a Tottenham Hotspur return after the 2026 World Cup with USMNT
Diego Forlan reveals what it was like sharing a dressing room with Manchester United mega-star David Beckham
EXCLUSIVE The Uruguayan striker spent 18 months alongside the former England skipper at Manchester United
Former Real Madrid star admits he doesn't miss Los Blancos - and wishes he'd retired sooner
Even Real Madrid’s most legendary, longest-serving players enjoy life away from the intense spotlight
‘It took me weeks to realise it was serious’ Diego Forlan on earning his big Manchester United move in 2002
Diego Forlan swapped Independiente for Manchester United in a 2002 move
Atletico Madrid star Saul recounts losing two Champions League finals to rivals Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid lost both the 2014 and 2016 editions to Real Madrid
Marcelo looks back at Los Blancos clinching La Decima in 2014
Real Madrid bagged a record 10th Champions League title against bitter rivals Atletico Madrid
Former Manchester United star Nani describes his assist for Wayne Rooney’s overhead kick
Nani doesn’t believe his assist for Wayne Rooney’s overhead kick was up to scratch, but Manchester United fans may disagree
‘Ronaldinho came to hug me immediately after I scored on my Brazil debut – almost like a blessing’ Marcelo recalls his encounter with the Selecao legend after his dream debut
EXCLUSIVE Marcelo’s Brazil debut came at White Hart Lane in September 2006
‘It was a blessing to play with Suarez and Cavani for Uruguay. They helped raise the level of a generation that made history at the 2010 World Cup’ Diego Forlan recalls his role in La Celeste’s legendary attacking trident
EXCLUSIVE The former Manchester United striker was part of a potent attacking trio at the 2010 World Cup
