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Giorgio Chiellini: Anger management
By Simone Stenti last updated
Psychology Keep your emotions in check on the big occasion by focusing on the plan, says the Azzurri rock

Ledley King: How to stop a top striker
By Ben Welch last updated
Tottenham Ledley King discusses the art of defending and the best strikers he's played with and against

Marc Bartra: Graduate with honours
By Andy Mitten published
Barcelona Seize your chance in the first team by learning from old hands, says the Spanish international

Kompany: 6 ways to improve your leadership
By Ben Welch last updated
Manchester City Warm up your vocal cords and throw yourself in the line of fire with six lessons in leadership from Manchester City and Belgium’s super-skipper

Roberto Carlos: Play like a Brazilian full-back
By Andrew Murray last updated
Brazil Be your team’s most feared attacking threat with guidance from the Real Madrid and Selecao legend

How to defend against a passing team
By Ben Welch published
Passing You’ll stop any team playing through you with a little teamwork, organisation and communication, says Jimmy Gilligan, Nottingham Forest first team coach

Stand up against a box of tricks
By Ben Welch last updated
Arsenal The Arsenal and England right back on standing up to a box of tricks

Filipe Luis: How to train for pre-season
By Marcus Alves last updated
Filipe Luis The Atletico Madrid defender tells you to put in the hard yards this summer or risk paying the price next season
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