View from the Gulf
Phil BallPhil Ball reports from Qatar where anticipation for the Champions League final is reaching fever pitch.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2009Passion and Law
Phil BallPhil Ball explains why low bottomed players make the rockin world go round.
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2008First day fumbles
Phil BallPhil Ball is back. And so is La Liga, where Real and Barca suffered opening losses.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2008Barça hit rock-bottom
Phil BallPhil Ball picks over the carcass of a dismal season for Frank Rijkaard and Barcelona.
Story | Conversation | May 12, 2008Small club comforts
Phil BallPhil Ball explains why Javier Clemente has managed to fall out with just about everyone.
Story | Conversation | April 14, 2008Chaos theory
Phil BallPhil Ball gains perspective on a curious La Liga via trips to Zanzibar and Wembley.
Story | Conversation | April 01, 2008The New Messi
Phil BallThe new 'new Maradona' is actually the 'new Messi'. Confused? Phil Ball explains all.
Story | Conversation | March 03, 2008Courting disaster
Phil BallPhil Ball chronicles the startling off-field battles of both David Albelda and bottom club Levante.
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2008Of Black Sheep and Goats
Phil BallPhil Ball addresses evangelical players in his round up of the latest goings-on in Spain.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2007Last Lap Delay
Phil BallThe Liga title run-in is so exciting that the Spanish have decided to take a break, says Phil Ball.
Story | Conversation | May 28, 2007Ending on a bang, not a whimper
Phil BallPhil Ball reports as Barca blow it and Real seize control in La Liga. It's going to the wire...
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2007Pigs may fly
Phil BallThe outcome of the title race in La Liga appears to be no clearer, as Phil Ball explains.
Story | Conversation | April 30, 2007A classic clásico!
Phil BallPhil Ball thoroughly enjoyed Saturday's thrilling clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2007Play it again, Sam
Phil BallPhil Ball on Barca's Eto'o crisis and wonders whether Real might soon have a new Ronaldo.
Story | Conversation | February 19, 2007Santa's legacy
Phil BallIt was tough at the top as La Liga returned to action at the weekend, as Phil Ball reveals.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "ronaldinho" make the list?