Marcelo Bielsa among the critics, Uruguay 2025 edition
Uruguay's poor form has been, one reporter wrote, 'not a surprise, but the chronicle of a disaster foretold'. Marcelo Bielsa, of course, has heard the arguments. He doesn't agree with them.
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"The lads played well, they played their hearts out," said Jimmy Armfield. "And I think that makes it worse."
One hand raised: Leeds United against Bayern Munich in the European Cup final, 28th May 1975
Leeds had to turn their dominance into chances. They did. They had to get the ball past Sepp Maier. They did. They had to win the European Cup. They did enough.
Leeds, Bayern, sport, money, glory, power: building up to the European Cup final, May 1975
The final at Parc des Princes was to be the greatest Leeds United team's last chance of glory. Bayern's players had that glory already, but their club couldn't let them quit the money.
Willis Edwards breaks his nose: 1931/32 season, part three
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