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by: AntoniodaSilva
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You need the right ingredients to prepare a delicious meal just like you need the right players to form a dominant football team. When I say right players, I don't just refer to talented players. There's more than just that to a dominant football team.

It's pretty obvious that talent is one of the essential ingredients to making a formidable team. It's not rocket science to understand that if you want to be better than the other team then your players must more talented that those on the other team.

That said, the implication is that a rich football club can just purchase 11 of the world's best players and sweep every league and tournament in front of them. Some clubs such as Real Madrid and Chelsea have attempted to do just that in recent times.

Contrary to their expectations, the titles did not flow in, and in fact many of them struggled in their own domestic league and disappointed in European tournaments.

This has led many to wonder why they failed so spectacularly and what ingredients are really needed to form a successful football team. The answer lies in controlling the egos in the team.

The main drawback about attracting a talented group of players is the amount of egos that arrive with them. Most managers find it extremely difficult to keep everyone in check and as a result, the team suffers.

Some of these teams go on and win some titles but nevertheless, they are considered a failure. The large amount of talented players means that some don't get to see first-team action, which only creates tension and discontent in the player's camp.

So a great football team requires a limited amount of egos or superstars. In fact, by looking back in history, one will find that the best teams are built around 1 or 2 superstars who provide stern and confident leadership.

Numerous examples can be noted such as 1986 Argentinean team led by none other than Maradona while Barcelona's dominance in the last couple of years was based on the talents of Deco and Ronaldinho.

It's no surprise that Barcelona have fallen to bits since the acquisition of Henry which simply added another big ego, and this has ultimately unbalanced the team. Such a situation has seen Deco and Ronaldinho both wanting to leave the club.

The main lesson to be learned is that a great football team is not just about talent but about the amount of egos in a team. 'Galactico' teams have never worked, even if it's tempting for cashed up teams. The idea that a team of champions does not make a champion team cannot be truer.

About the Author

About the author: Antonio da Silva is one of the chief writers of SportsNewsFootball.com, a leading sports news football website known for its daring and acute analysis of the major stories affecting the beloved game of football.

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