Deco (footballer)
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Columns were really prominent this season. And I think that's a nod to the whole 'Great Gatsby' craze that everyone's in now ... So really streamlined silhouettes, but heavily beaded with really beautiful art-deco details.
coordination and conflict management, speaking to players in an approachable tone, always encouraging dialogue rather than adopting authoritarian methods. In 2005 Deco said they had won the league that year thanks to the fact that one day the whole of the team had met at a spa south of Barcelona and had openly discussed what they needed to do.
My career goes back 18 years, 15 of them in Europe, without any problemsMore quotes »
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Txiki Begiristain's History In The Transfer Market
The big question is: What is Begiristain's record like? Before we start it is worth remembering Barcelona had a very unique system in place during Txiki's time. Barca had a once in 50 years crop of youth players come along in a very short space of time w from Bitter and Blue Read more »
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Barcelona: Where did it all go wrong for the Blaugrana?
When Rijkaard left his post as Barcelona manager in 2008, the recruitment of Guardiola brought glory days to the Catalan club which will live long in the memory. On Wednesday night, all football fans from around the globe witnessed one of the most outsta from O-Posts Read more »
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Deco's 'B' sample proves positive
Former Chelsea and Portugal playmaker Deco has had his positive test for a banned diuretic confirmed after his 'B' sample was returned. The 35-year-old Fluminense player now faces an automatic 30-day ban although he plans to fight against a suspension, c from The World Game Read more »
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Deco vows to clear name in doping mess
Rio de Janeiro, May 2 — Fluminense midfielder Deco has said he would "stop at nothing" to clear his name of doping allegations after testing positive to a banned diuretic. The 35-year-old former Portugal international failed the test after Fluminense's 2 from Sport Balla Read more »
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Deco fails drugs test in Brazil
The Portuguese midfielder tested positive for banned diuretic furosemide — a drug which can help hide performance-enhancing substances. Deco, 35, currently plays for Brazilian champions Fluminense and the test came after his side’s 2-0 win over Boavista from The Sun Read more »
