Although Xavi has voiced his dissatisfaction after every match, the reason Madrid have a hard time winning is not because of a conspiracy in the refereeing world, but because of a lack of performance. There may be matches where these two factors come together, but that’s not the norm. There are two issues, and for the club, one is worth making a fuss about, and the other is something to keep quiet about.
Written by: Jorge Valdano
Translation: Masayuki Shimomura
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Jorge Valdano / Born October 4, 1955 in Los Parejas, Argentina. During his playing days, he played an active role as a striker, making his professional debut with Newell’s in 1973, before transferring to Alaves in 1975. His performance at Zaragoza, where he played from 1979 to 1984, was recognized and he joined Real Madrid in 1984. He played until his retirement in 1987, winning the La Liga title and the UEFA Cup twice. After making his debut with the Argentina national team in 1975, he participated in two World Cups (1982 and 1986), and contributed to the championship in Mexico in 1986. After retiring as an active player, he was manager of Tenerife, Madrid and Valencia. He later served as Madrid’s SD and vice president. Currently, he writes a column for El Pais newspaper and is also popular as a commentator.
*“Soccer Digest WEB” is translating and distributing Mr. Valdano’s column published in “El Pais” newspaper based on an exclusive contract in Japan.
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