Kiyan Sobhani
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Can Antoine Griezmann ever thrive in Lionel Messi's Barcelona?
By Kiyan Sobhani published
Barcelona Despite being top of La Liga, Barcelona are in the midst of their worst start to a season in 25 years. Should Ernesto Valverde be getting more out of his major summer signing? Kiyan Sobhani takes a closer look.

7 La Liga players who could be on the move this January
By Kiyan Sobhani published
La Liga This January, some of La Liga's hottest talent is up for grabs. With Manchester City, Tottenham and Manchester United among the suitors, we look through the likely deals on offer

Rated! Europe’s biggest winners and losers from the summer transfer window… so far
By Kiyan Sobhani published
Transfer news Which smart cookies have done the best business on the continent so far? And who's left themselves short? Kiyan Sobhani rates the work of the elite clubs

9 bold transfer predictions that will DEFINITELY happen this summer
By Kiyan Sobhani published
Transfer news Every transfer window sees a few moves absolutely no one saw coming. Kiyan Sobhani gets out his crystal ball and makes a few big calls about who’s going where this time around

How Real Madrid can beat Barcelona without Gareth Bale
By Kiyan Sobhani published
Real Madrid Los Blancos might be riding high in La Liga – but they won’t have their Welsh wizard for Saturday’s Clasico. Kiyan Sobhani assesses Zinedine Zidane’s options for the big ‘un...

Meet Borja Mayoral and Mariano Diaz Mejia: Real Madrid's future stars?
By Kiyan Sobhani published
Real Madrid Kiyan Sobhani gives the lowdown on the Merengues' two emerging talents, who could eventually provide the support Karim Benzema desperately needs...

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: the 6 big changes since 2014's final
By Kiyan Sobhani published
UEFA Champions League The clubs from the Spanish capital met in the Champions League final two years ago, but both look rather different now. Kiyan Sobhani casts one eye back to Lisbon and one forward to Milan...

Rated! Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid so far, in the key areas
By Kiyan Sobhani published
Zinedine Zidane His audition is over and the Frenchman can proudly present a Champions League trophy to Madrid's president as he awaits his future. But how good a job has Zizou done over the past five months? Kiyan Sobhani investigates...

Why the cloud over Spain won't stay for long – not when Iniesta's looking this good
By Kiyan Sobhani published
Spain Spain began their Euro 2016 campaign with a narrow win against the Czech Republic after a masterful performance from Andres Iniesta. Kiyan Sobhani explains why the Barcelona midfielder will be crucial to La Roja's title defence...

6 people at Real Madrid who’ll benefit from their transfer ban
By Kiyan Sobhani published
Real Madrid As it stands, Los Blancos won’t be able to register new players for the next two transfer windows – but that’s not bad news for everybody, writes Kiyan Sobhani

How Rafa Benitez can turn Gareth Bale back into a world beater this season
By Kiyan Sobhani last updated
Gareth Bale The Welshman wasn't at his best for the former European champions last season, but Kiyan Sobhani thinks he's cracked the way to do it this time around...

5 ways to beat Luis Enrique's rampant Barcelona
By Kiyan Sobhani published
Barcelona The Catalans have looked unstoppable of late, but Kiyan Sobhani suggests a handful of methods that could lead to victory over Messi & Co...

Marcelo's defensive naivety could cost Real Madrid
By Kiyan Sobhani published
Marcelo The experienced Brazilian's shortcomings at the back might provide Rafa Benitez with his biggest headache this season, explains Kiyan Sobhani...
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