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Juan Mata interview: The classic No 10 no longer really exists - The Athletic
Publish Date
October 16, 2019
Interviewees
Juan Mata
Interviewers
Oliver Kay
Publisher
The Athletic
Topics
Challenges in modern football tactics and decision-making
Comparison between past and present creative players
Evolution of the No 10 position in football
Impact of ego and individual recognition on team performance
Importance of balance in football amidst social media and increased scrutiny
Role of playmakers like Mesut Ozil in today's game
Shift from creativity to physicality in modern football
People Mentioned
Anthony Martial
Christian Eriksen
Daniel James
David Silva
Diego Maradona
Eric Cantona
Gunter Netzer
James Rodriguez
Joachim Low
Louis Van Gaal
Manuel Pellegrini
Marcus Rashford
Michel Platini
Pep Guardiola
Philippe Coutinho
Ricky Rubio
Roberto Mancini
Ronaldinho
Unai Emery
Zinedine Zidane
Works Mentioned
Suddenly A Footballer
Places Mentioned
Anfield
Arsenal
Barcelona
Chelsea
Liverpool
Manchester
Manchester United
Newcastle
Old Trafford
Premier League
Spain
Valencia
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