Gerard Piqué – The Man in the Arena

Last night saw Gerard Piqué bring down the curtain on his career after 15 years at FC Barcelona. Piqué has always been vocal both on and off the field, a fierce defender of the club he loves so much and a target for critics in Catalonia and Spain, Marking The Spot explores why he called time now and celebrates Mr. Barcelona.

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Formula 1 2022 Season Preview

The Formula 1 season is upon us once again with the first race taking place this weekend in Bahrain. This comprehensive preview has all the key information you need to get up to speed with the drivers and teams ahead of the new season and a new era of F1.

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Do shirt sales really pay for transfers?

It is often said football shirt sales alone will pay for a player’s transfer fee but is this actually true or is it pure fiction. The summer transfer window of 2021 saw an huge number of high profile transfers with many articles suggesting jerseys alone would cover the costs. Marking The Spot has done some digging to separate fact from fiction.

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An ode to Lionel Messi

As the football world continues to digest the news Lionel Messi will no longer play for his beloved FC Barcelona I have taken the time to reflect on what his departure means to me a lifelong fan of both Messi and Barca. I attempt to describe the pain in my heart through words.

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Formula 1 2021 Season Preview

The Formula 1 season is upon us once again with the first race taking place this weekend in Bahrain. This comprehensive preview has all the key information you need to get up to speed with the drivers and teams ahead of the new season.

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