Jorge Valdano

Jorge Valdano

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Jorge Valdano is an Argentine former professional footballer and a respected football philosopher, known for his insightful views on the game. A World Cup winner in 1986, Valdano has also contributed to football as a coach and sports executive, influencing the sport's strategic and philosophical discussions.

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Jorge Valdano criticizes the players for failing to execute Alonso's game plan effectively.

Lawan Manchester City, Persimpangan Nasib Xabi Alonso di Real Madrid
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-12-11
5.0

Jorge Valdano hosted the interview where Rafael Nadal spoke about his career.

Đoković, Federer in Nadal gredo lahko na večerjo
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-11-27
7.0

Jorge Valdano interviewed Kylian Mbappé about his experiences and thoughts on playing with Lionel Messi.

"Argentina mereció ganar, porque fue mejor en todo el partido"
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-10-13
5.0

Jorge Valdano is a former player and coach for Real Madrid who commented on Vinicius Junior's feelings towards Xabi Alonso.

علاقة ألونسو وفينيسيوس في الواجهة قبل «ديربي مدريد»
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-09-22
5.0

Jorge Valdano is one of the Argentines the author admires and was eager to meet Ernesto Sabato.

Argentina imán (y Uruguay igual)
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-09-21
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Jorge Valdano wrote that the Franco controversy deserves an anthropological analysis.

Nuoren miehen menestys pakotti kysymään: Onko ok huutaa Francon nimeä?
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2025-09-16
5.0

Valdano wrote in the Spanish newspaper El País about the new power dynamics in football during the Club World Cup.

El Mundial de Clubes y el progresismo fácil de Valdano
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-07-02
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Jorge Valdano provided a critical perspective on the financial gains from the Club World Cup.

Lionel Messi fue el showman perfecto de un Mundial de Clubes que disfrutó Inter Miami pero que hace soñar a la Selección Argentina
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-06-30
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Jorge Valdano is a former player and current presenter who Niko Williams spoke to about Lamin Yamal.

Νίκο Ουίλιαμς, Λαμίν Γιαμάλ και η γοητεία της αθωότητας
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-06-26
7.0

The former Madrid coach Jorge Valdano suggested this week that this new culture of victimhood is a self-destructive indulgence.

Trent Alexander-Arnold could improve shambolic Real Madrid, but can Xabi Alonso? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-05-12
6.0

Jorge Valdano is a former footballer, coach, and sports director who commented on the rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Mislili so, da se bodo z Mbappejem sprehodili do lovorik
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-04-29
7.0
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Jorge Valdano commented on the tragic nature of football at Real Madrid, emphasizing the pressure on Ancelotti.

se acabó la paciencia, tendría las horas contadas en el Real Madrid y no iría al Mundial de Clubes
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-04-28
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Jorge Valdano, an Argentine World Cup champion and football philosopher, discusses the value of street football.

Papst Franziskus und der Fußball: Er liebte nicht nur Gott - Sport
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-04-23
7.0

Jorge Valdano is known for his critical analysis of Real Madrid's management decisions.

Sportske novosti - Ancelotti je vjerojatno dobio 'mig od gore', njegov potez jasno govori što se sprema Luki Modriću
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-04-18
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Jorge Valdano contributed two goals for Real Madrid in their UEFA Cup match.

11 lần Real ngược dòng ở Bernabeu
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2025-04-16
8.0

Jorge Valdano reflects on the pressures and emotions experienced by professional football players.

Jorge Valdano: El orgullo del futbolista | Fútbol | Deportes
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-04-05
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Jorge Valdano reflects on the importance of street football in developing players.

La pérdida del regate en el fútbol moderno: el driblaje cae un 21% en tres años | Fútbol | Deportes
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-04-05
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Jorge Valdano, an Argentine World Cup winner, discussed the value of street football in player development.

Fifa Klub-WM: Die Jagd nach dem goldenen Pokal - Sport
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-03-26
8.0

Jorge Valdano is among the analysts who praise Pedri's exceptional performance on the field.

Pedri prueba que se puede contribuir a la circularidad también desde el fútbol | ICON
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-03-19
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Jorge Valdano comments on Rodrigo de Paul's missed opportunity in the Champions League.

La ‘brahiminha’ | Fútbol | Deportes
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-03-04
7.0

Jorge Valdano is a former footballer, coach, television commentator, and writer who won the World Cup with Argentina in 1986.

García Montero: “Hubo un momento en el que estaba mal visto que fueras intelectual y te gustara el fútbol” | Fútbol | Deportes
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-02-25
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Jorge Valdano, a former coach, stated that the draw results are favorable for Barca.

Cựu HLV Real: 'Kết quả bốc thăm có lợi cho Barca'
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2025-02-22
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Jorge Valdano commented on Raúl Asencio's performance, noting that such matches establish a player's reputation.

Ο Ραούλ Ασένθιο είναι ο ύμνος της Ρεάλ Μαδρίτης
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-02-21
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