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Majid Mohamed

Majid has been a member of The Independent's online editorial team since December 2007. A European football fanatic, he is especially interested in the Dutch game.

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Eredivisie ready for title 'play-off'

14 May 2011 12:00 AM

This weekend either AFC Ajax or FC Twente will win the Dutch league title. It just so happens that they will play each other on the final day in a dramatic climax to the season.

Majid Mohamed: Why Suarez will be a hit at Anfield

02 February 2011 03:58 PM

Luis Suarez will make his Liverpool debut tonight against Stoke and could make an instant impact.

Majid Mohamed: Eredivisie: El Hamdaoui compared to Dennis Bergkamp

01 November 2010 03:08 PM

Signed by Martin Jol whilst he was manager of Tottenham Hotspur, Mounir El Hamdaoui failed to make a single appearance in the Premier League. His only game for Spurs of note was in the Peace Cup in 20 ...

Majid Mohamed: A new low for Feyenoord

26 October 2010 07:17 PM

Feyenoord are traditionally one of the Big three teams in the Netherlands, former European Cup winners in 1970 and former UEFA Cup winners in 2002. This weekend though Feyenoord suffered the heaviest ...

<b>ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC (Barcelona to AC Milan, loan)</b><br/>
The Swedish striker secured his move back to Serie A despite complicated negotiations due to the vast sums involved in the transfer. Milan have taken Ibrahimovic on loan from Barcelona with an option to purchase the striker next summer for €24m, whilst taking on his reported €8m a year salary. Barcelona paid €46m plus striker Samuel Eto'o to Milan's rivals Internazionale just a year ago and despite the 16 goals scored by Ibrahimovic in 29 Liga games last season, his position in the team was put in doubt with the arrival of David Villa.
AC Milan completed a deadline day swoop for Robinho from Manchester City to bolster their attacking options. He joins fellow Brazilian's Ronaldinho, Alexandre Pato and Thiago Silva at the San Siro.

The summer's biggest European transfers

01 September 2010 01:12 PM

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<b>RONALDINHO </b><br/><br/>
<b>Age:</b> 30<br/>
<b>Club:</b> AC Milan<br/>
<b>Country:</b> Brazil<br/>
Brazil coach Dunga has shocked some and disappointed many with the omission of Ronaldinho, a player who has twice won the Fifa World Player of the Year award. Despite his appearance in Nike's Write the Future World Cup adverts, Ronaldinho only made the standby list.<br/>
Ronaldinho started all five of Brazil's games in the last World Cup but after poor form and lack of fitness for almost three years, his World Cup dream has been halted as Dunga lost patience. <br/>
Critics of Dunga point to the international record of Ronaldinho who has 87 caps and scored 32 goals as a reason for his inclusion to the squad. Ronaldinho's club form has improved this season as he scored 12 league goals for AC Milan under the guidance of former Brazil star Leonardo.<br/>
Dunga explained his judgement:

World Cup Watch: High profile rejects

02 June 2010 12:01 AM

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<b>JUAN SEBASTIAN VERON</b><br/>
<b>Age:</b> 35<br/>
<b>Club:</b> Estudiantes<br/>
<b>Country:</b> Argentina<br/>
The experienced midfielder will probably be remembered for his £28.1 million move to Manchester United and his failure to display his ability on a regular basis in England. Veron to his credit continues to dictate the midfield for his current club and country, despite his age.<br/>
Argentina manager Diego Maradona has established Veron as a key player in his side, rewarding him with the playmaker role rather than to Lionel Messi. Veron has the important task of ensuring Messi gets plenty of time on the ball despite the close marking that will be employed against the Barcelona star.<br/>
Despite his unsuccessful period in England, Veron has had a distinguished career in Argentina and Italy, winning four league titles. La Brujita (Little Witch), as he is known by Estudiantes fans, has also played for Boca Juniors, Sampdoria, Parma, Lazio and Inter Milan.

World Cup Watch: Blasts from the past

19 May 2010 12:01 AM

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<b>YOANN GOURCUFF</b><br/>
<b>Age:</b> 23<br/>
<b>Club:</b> Bordeaux<br/>
<b>Country:</b> France<br/>
Following two years with AC Milan which led to limited playing time, Gourcuff moved on loan to Bordeaux where he has blossomed into a playmaker of great potential.<br/>
His efforts whilst on loan at Bordeaux in the 2008-2009 season, including winning the title and league cup, were recognised by the league as he was named in the team of the year. Bordeaux subsequently signed him for a fee in the region of a 15 million Euros.<br/>
International recognition followed as he has taken the playmaker role vacated by Zinedine Zidane, a player he has been likened to, a move by France coach Raymond Domenech that has arguably saved his job as Gourcuff has continues to perform brilliantly.

World Cup Watch: The future stars

12 May 2010 12:01 AM

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Under-20 World Cup rising stars

23 September 2009 02:03 PM

The Under-20 World Cup in Egypt will once again provide a stage for the next generation of stars with the likes of Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho and Thierry Henry emerging from this competition in previous years.

England will look to senior international Theo Walcott for inspiration. The winger has become a key player for club and country under the guidance of Arsène Wenger, arguably having his best season as a professional despite several months out with injury.

A guide to the European Under-21 Championships

15 June 2009 03:30 PM

The 2009 Uefa European Under-21 Championship in Sweden gets underway today with eight teams hoping to be crowned champions of Europe.

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