There was much tear-jerking comment on an Argentine radio earlier today about the love Messi feels for Barcelona, and the sadness he feels for his friend and neighbour Luis Suarez who has been told he is surplus to requirements by new coach Ronald Koeman. Appearing on the same programme I felt compelled to introduce a touch of reality on the Messi/FC Barcelona saga. The current story involving Messi and Barcelona is one of egos, politics and greed, a less than edifying example for a world suffering dislocation, deprivation, suffering and …
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UPCOMING EVENTS – HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE 18 NOVEMBER MARADONA: I shall be drawing on my experience of researching, writing and updating several editions of Hand of God- my biography of Diego Maradona for a talk entitled: “MARADONA: A VERY ARGENTINE MYTH .” The talk will cover his life and times from birth in the shanty-town of Villa Fiorito to last summer’s extraordinary appearance at the World Cup. Venue: Canning House, 2 Belgrave Square, London SW1X (telef: 02072352303) Time: 6.30 pm The event is being organised by The …