Did Hell Clasico mark the death of the beautiful game?

Play-acting, ugly posturing and cynical tactics spell trouble ahead

Did Hell Clasico mark the death of the beautiful game?
Sat, 07 May, 2011 - 01:00

ON ROAD TO RUIN ...

By CHRIS HATHERALL

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