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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 18h

The latest Euro Leagues is here with John Bennett and Julien Laurens ⚽️ Messi's international goodbye & Ronaldo's statement ⚽️ France's performance under Zidane ⚽️ Spain post the World Cup ⚽️ Guardiola planning a return to the Etihad? Listen here @bbc5live.bsky.social www.bbc.com/audio/play/p...

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

"Owner, businessman & player: Messi has big plans as a golden era ends" 🖋️ read my latest piece for @bbcsport.xmirror.bot www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

"The student playing in La Liga: Introvert Rodri's unique rise to top" - read my latest piece for @bbcsport.xmirror.bot ⤵️ www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Does the City guilty verdict damage Guardiola's legacy? Is this the end of Ronaldo's Portugal career? Xavi's revolution with the Netherlands. The new "Euro Leagues" podcast is out now with John Bennett and @jameshorncastle.bsky.social www.bbc.com/audio/play/p... @bbc5live.bsky.social

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

See you all in a few at Waterstones Birmingham Event details ⤵️ www.waterstones.com/events/meet-... 📚 The updated #RiseoftheVillans release today and you can get your copy here t.co/10U0QFM9i9 #AVFC

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Very proud to have helped out together this deep look at the success of Spanish football for BBC 5live Sport We killed few myths along the way. Listen to it, you will be surprised With Rafa Benítez, Jordi Gratacos, Karl Robinson, Mark Chapman, Alex Ibaceta Listen here www.bbc.com/audio/play/p...

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

On this week’s Euro Leagues: Messi’s Argentina farewell, 15-year-old JJ Gabriel’s Madrid links, and why Mbappé, Vinicius and Konaté rolled up their pre-match T-shirts in solidarity with Ceuta and more. Full podcast open.spotify.com/episode/6av3... @bbc5live.bsky.social

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

“Our men's first team has certainly hit the floor running this season with five wins, one draw and just one defeat. Our FA Cup exit was frustrating, especially in a game that genuinely could have gone either way.." Read the latest chairman's column www.biggleswadeutd.com/news/chairma...

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Fancy meeting in Waterstones Birmingham for a #RiseoftheVillans book signing? I will be there the 24th September from 3pm 😁 www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

There is a lot of respect, work, commitment, love, community, football, laughs, songs, jokes, connection in this photo We went away for the new round of the #FAVase and we came back with a great result after a great performance! Bring on the first round proper! @biggleswadeutd.bsky.social

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

POV: you’re watching Real Madrid warm up, while standing on the field with Peter Schmeichel.

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The price of it! 😱🥳 £0.99 In case you haven't got it yet 😝 #RiseoftheVillans shorturl.at/cdNgx

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Nobody at Villa Park will pretend this rebuild was the plan back in May. But in football you cannot always decide what happens and a rebuild, at a pace that was not expected, eventually became the plan.

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

"He always said one thing, 'when I cannot help, I'll be gone.'" Messi has announced his retirement from the national team. 🇦🇷😔 Here’s my quick reaction and thoughts for @cbssports.bsky.social

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The @thepfa.bsky.social awards have become the most glamorous event in English football. Maheta Molango, head of the PFA, knows how to do a party! Lots of networking, catching up with friends and making new ones! Also in Manchester, one of my favourite cities in the world! Till next year!

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

An excerpt from my book on Messi, about that time when Leo said he would be leaving the national side. 📚 (The only authorised biography) shorturl.at/IhrUm

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The update of #RiseoftheVillans is in the shop soon. And the last chat was, of course, with Unai Emery. Exploring the Villa world has been one of the most enjoyable and eye opening exercise I have ever done 📚https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1399625063/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Start spreading the news, I’m leaving today I want to be a part of it, New York, New York Your vagabond shoes, they are packed for Spain And step around the heart of it, New York, New York

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Since 2008, for the last 18 years, no country has been as successful in world football quite like Spain. The men's national team have won 2 World Cups and 3 European Championships. The women are World Cup champions. Spanish clubs have collected 9 Champions League and 9 Europa League titles.

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

“Goal Accomplished!” Dani Olmo tells us in the mixed zone after the win… #FIFAWorldCup

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Today is Messi’s endless magic and his street gang, against Spain’s choral ruthless football. And using Jorge Valdano's words, I will celebrate a Spain victory but won't be sad if Argentina wins. #FIFAWorldCup2026

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

This is what I wrote about the moment Ginés Meléndez tried to convince a teenager Lionel Messi to choose La Roja over Argentina. 📚 a.co/d/01qWfB0g

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

"The classroom moment that bonds finalists De la Fuente & Scaloni forever" - read my latest piece for @bbcsportbot.bsky.social www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We are all here 👀 Rodri: "le dije a los chicos antes de Francia que había que tener más ganas de ganar que miedo a perder" "Messi es el mejor de todos los tiempos" "Somos los mejores equipos con juego colectivo"

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

There’s a fascinating fault line running through this England side, and it’s been played out in public, in a healthy way, between Jude Bellingham and Thomas Tuchel. 🧵: 1/10

Jude Bellingham with Thomas Tuchel for England

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

"Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi" - here's my latest piece for @bbcsportbot.bsky.social www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I wish there was a book that told me more about who this Messi guy is 😜 You can buy it here 📚 a.co/d/01qWfB0g

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

"A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France" - read my latest piece for @bbcsportbot.bsky.social www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

There is nothing better in this world than a collective performance, a group, a nation, a team working hard for each other, all like one, in search of a goal. That's how we won! 🥲 My take after finishing work in Dallas.

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

We have to have the perfect game to beat France. And I’m here at the Dallas Stadium for it. Join me… #FIFAWorldCup2026

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"Walked for 47% of the World Cup - the evolution of Messi" - read my latest piece for @bbcsportbot.bsky.social www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

“It’s always about winning,” goal scorer Alexis Mac Allister told me after Argentina’s Quarter Final win, before admitting that this performance wasn’t as good as they wanted. Here’s my quick chat with him in the mixed zone, where he spoke in English.

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

I have learnt something new about Messi Ismael Galancho, a nutritionist close to Messi, has said that the captain’s physical evolution defies virtually every established principle of elite performance.

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

I’ve written books on Messi, Maradona and Pochettino, and in doing so I found myself analysing the fascinating country that made them. Without Argentina, they simply would not be who they are.

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

"Culture, consistency and Lamine Yamal - inside De la Fuente's Spain." - read my latest piece for @bbcsportbot.bsky.social www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I sat down with Spain manager Luis de la Fuente to talk about Lamine Yamal, the enormous value of Oyarzabal, and Spain's run in this World Cup, ahead of the Quarters. You can watch the full conversation with English subtitles, right here: youtu.be/ZEYiGt0VOII

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De La Fuente: "Oyarzabal amongst World's Best Strikers" #CoffeeWithGuillem (w/ ENG Subs)

YouTube video by Guillem Balague

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Antes de los cuartos de final, me senté con Luis de la Fuente para hablar de Lamine Yamal, del enorme valor de Oyarzabal y del recorrido de España en este Mundial. Aquí tenéis la conversación completa: youtu.be/ZEYiGt0VOII

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De La Fuente: "Oyarzabal amongst World's Best Strikers" #CoffeeWithGuillem (w/ ENG Subs)

YouTube video by Guillem Balague

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Spain's route to the World Cup quarter-finals has been defensive excellence, Rodri's control, Luis de la Fuente's bold decisions, and a team where everyone is ready to make the difference. And Lamine Yamal, with a bigger influence than people say.

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

“Oyarzabal is one of the top 5 strikers in the world,” believes Luis de la Fuente. Here’s why… Stay tuned for the full interview, with English subtitles, dropping tomorrow on my YouTube channel.

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Luis de la Fuente keeps mentioning he likes ‘good people’ in his team. But what does he mean by that, in a footballing sense? I caught up with the Spain manager before the Quarters to ask him about that, and their World Cup journey so far. #FIFAWorldCup2026

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

1/ Every team left at this stage of the World Cup has one thing in common: at least one big idea. One clear way of doing things. National teams don't get the time club sides do to prepare, so that idea has to has to be relatively simple.

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Spain are the easiest team to analyse, but the hardest team to stop. I explain this on my latest Bet365 blog, which you can read right here: news.bet365.com/en-gb/articl... #CoffeeWithGuillem

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Listen to the latest Football Daily on @5liveSport I look back on the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career after Portugal's exit. Listen here ⤵️ www.bbc.com/audio/play/p...

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SoccerBooksLtd @soccerbooksltd.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Now £7(Save 54%)+ post The award-winning biography of Portuguese forward #CristianoRonaldo by journalist & commentator @guillem-balague.bsky.social Fully updated to include his time at Juventus, return to Man Utd & shock move to AlNassr ⚽️📚👇 soccer-books.co.uk/products/cri... #Portugal #FIFAWorldCup

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

This is going to be a different preview of the game. I look at #PortugalSpain from Cristiano point of view After all, in a lapse of concentration, he did say he didn't want this to be his last World Cup game! #coffeewithguillem youtu.be/qpgoH5KHzWA

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RESPECT . CONFIDENCE . RONALDO ft Martin Ainstein & Veronica Brunati | #coffeewithguillem

YouTube video by Guillem Balague

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

I have followed closely the evolution of Roberto Martinez as a coach and I wanted to hear some of the stuff he carries in his life experience suitcase.

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

A quick #CoffeeWithGuillem preview of Mexico-England, a game that could be a turning point on Tuchel's England even though it feels it arrived a bit too early for his project.

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Let me share with you a bit of history. Spain vs Portugal at the World Cup is centuries of a rivalry built on one irony: the word for their shared dream, "iberismo," that is the idea of being a single country, means opposite things in each language.

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I join Dion Dublin and Rick Edwards to analyse Spain's latest statement victory and debate the dramatic finish to Portugal's clash with Croatia after a late equaliser was ruled out by VAR. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

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Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

As the Spanish players start coming out to warm up, few bullet points on the game vs Austria. Lamine is at 75% and that should be enough for him to make an impact.

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