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Adi-Oula Sebastian

Sabotaging since 3 Mar 2012

Left-leaning capitalist who moonlights as a writer when time allows it. Born and raised in Germany, he’s actually Indonesian. Adding to the general confusion he prefers to write in English. Splitting his time between Germany and Indonesia, he can also occasionally be found in Barcelona. He even managed to contribute a few lines to a CNN story, and ran the popular SB Nation blog, Barca Blaugranes, as the Editor-in-Chief for a while. Hobbies are rumored to include: watching other people do sports amongst other things. He mainly writes about football with the odd article about politics or economics. Outside of his contributions for The Sabotage Times he regularly writes for www.SoccerLens.com. He has also written for www.TheHardTackle.com, www.ManagingMadrid.com and www.FunGuideToFootballCulture.com among other outlets. On match days he can be found ranting on Twitter: @JubeiKibagame.

My Articles

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Football Will Eat Itself: Why UEFA Need To Start Capping Salaries Now

The football economy is about to implode and it’s been a long time coming…

Football

El Clasico: Neymar Looks The Real Deal As Bale Flounders

He didn’t come cheap at almost £50m, but Barcelona’s Brazilian wonderkid Neymar ran the show against a pretty woeful Real Madrid side in El Clasico.

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Barcelona v Real Madrid: Will Neymar Prove He’s Better Than Bale?

Judged against Barcelona Madrid have suffered in the last decade, and the time is ripe for Messi and Neymar to reinforce the fact they are superior to Ronnie and Bale…

Football

Giroud Impressive, But Not Good Enough For Arsenal To Win CL

Arsenal have been impressive so far this year but have over-performed and lack the kind of world-class striker their rivals do if they’re going to win the Champions League…

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Neymar: Where Does He Fit In At Barcelona?

Brazilian superstar Neymar has finally made the move to Barcelona from Santos. While his talent is unquestionable, his most obvious role in Barca’s proven 4-3-3 system is already taken by a certain Argentinian. This begs the question; where does Neymar fit in?

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FC Barcelona: A Blueprint To Stop Munich Happening Ever Again

Sack Tito, sign some defenders and stop pithering around with players like Sanchez for a start…

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Bayern Munich vs Barcelona: Can A Team With 57 Goal Messi Really Be An Underdog?

Take Lionel Messi out and you would say that Bayern Munich were clear favourites at home to Barcelona. But then you can’t take 57 goal Lionel Messi out - unless you have a rifle.

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Football

Barcelona’s ‘Too Big To Fail’ Attitude Will Lead To Disaster

They have dominated football for so long that Barcelona’s success is taken for granted. Several terrible decisions at management level will see them come crashing down before long…

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Football

El Clasico: Iniesta Up Front Has Made Barcelona A Toothless One Man Team

Outplayed, out fought and out thought by Real Madrid last night, Barca need to shift Iniesta back into midfield, play Villa and stop the tactical narcissism…

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Why Barcelona’s Tactical Arrogance Will Cost Them The Champions League

Proper defending or counter-attacking is seen as beneath FC Barcelona. There’s only one way, their way, the right way – FC Barcelona’s way. But what’s so wrong with pumping it long when a team wants to park the bus?

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Football

Pep Guardiola: Barcelona Should Steer Clear Of Bringing Him Back To Camp Nou

Following a relapse and surgery after it was confirmed Tito Vilanova faces his second battle with cancer, some have suggested the Pep Guardiola could return to Camp Nou, a move that Barcelona should avoid.

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Chelsea: Champions Of Europe To Laughing Stock Of The World In 7 Months

7 months after being on top of the world, Chelsea are already hurtling towards rock bottom. For anyone who’s not a blue, it’s hilarious…

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Barcelona: Buy Mats Hummels Before United & Leave Neymar For Chelsea

With Messi, Sanchez et al we don’t need Neymar, but Hummels? Yes please, we need a dominant centre-half who isn’t the size of a hobbit…

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Manchester City And Chelsea Are An Embarrassment

The two Premier League giants made history in Europe this season, but for all the wrong reasons, proof that money can’t buy success.

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Football

Chelsea Need A New Philosophy Not Just A New Manager

Chelsea may have been on the verge of a Champions League exit, but Di Matteo was the one who delivered the trophy in the first place. His sacking was harsh, and Roman’s ego has again left the Blues in a state of disarray…

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Guardiola & Abramovich: A Match That Doesn’t Fit

At Chelsea nobody is boss but Roman Abramovich, who has been known to come into the locker room and give the odd speech here and there - unthinkable under the management of Pep Guardiola…

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Chelsea’s Change Of Style Is Roman’s Bid To Save Face Following Torres Flop

Chelsea’s change of style from physicality to creativity is nothing more than an attempt by Abramovich to save face after his £50m transfer failure…

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Mancini Out: Why Roberto’s Gotta Go

City’s recent Champions League draws prove one thing; their manager isn’t going to be a success in Europe and needs to be shown the door..

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Arsenal Fans: Spare RVP Your Hate, It Was Wenger Who Failed Him First

As a manager, Arsene Wenger has decades to realise his vision and achieve his goals. As a player van Persie’s time was much more finite. The hate directed towards him was extraordinary, but you can’t blame him for wanting success now…

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Wenger’s Socialism Has Failed, It’s Time To Kill Or Be Killed

Money talks in football, which is why the job Arsene Wenger has done since joining the Gunners is incredible - but it’s time to embrace capitalism and go for the jugular…

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Barcelona: Vilanova’s Refusal To Buy A Centre-Back Will End In Failure At Camp Nou

Despite a late, late, winner, Barcelona’s problems at the back will not stand up against the European big boys. Or Atletico and Real for that matter. Why, then, haven’t they bought a centre-half?

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A Barcelona Expert On Why Mourinho Is The Special One

Throughout history there are no other managers who have built up such a brand surrounding themselves, to be the biggest star at any club he’s at. And to think Mourinho achieved all this as a no-name player…

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El Clásico: Ronaldo & Messi Is History’s Greatest Sporting Rivalry

Last night’s El Clásico was only ever going to be about two men. And they didn’t disappoint. Has there ever been a better example of two sporting greats going head-to-head on the grandest stage?

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A Barca Fan On Why Real Madrid Will Trounce Tito’s Boys In El Clasico

In the final Clasico of 2012, Mourinho’s men desperately need a win to cut Barca’s eight point lead at the top. Here’s why they’re favourites to claim all three points..

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Barcelona: Our Defence Is A Shambles That Will Be Destroyed By Madrid

By insisting on playing midfielders in the centre-back position, Tito Vilanova had made a mess of Barcelona’s defence. It’s like the Rijkaard era all over again…

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The 8-Point Mystery: Barca’s Lead And Madrid’s Meltdown Beggars Belief

Real Madrid have one of the best benches in world football, while Barcelona are playing a hapless Javier Mascherano at centre-back, and yet, Barca have already raced 8-points ahead of Los Blancos. It’s a funny old game.

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FC Barcelona’s Indonesian Academy And The Death Of A Dream

As an Indonesian I wasn’t sure that it is the best place for an academy. Then I found out the the subscription fees exclude any kids but the rich and a little part of me died…

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