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The 12 pages that link to First touch, each with the reason it gives.

• Zinedine ZidaneRelated: Zidane's close control let him receive under pressure and prepare his next action.

• Andrés IniestaRelated: Iniesta used a soft first touch to escape pressure and prepare his next action.

• RonaldinhoRelated: A soft, controlled first touch let Ronaldinho move quickly into creative actions.

• Thierry HenryRelated: His controlled first touch helped him move directly from receiving the ball to attacking goal.

• XaviRelated: Xavi's precise first touch let him play quickly under pressure.

• Marco van BastenRelated: His precise first touch helped create shooting opportunities under pressure.

• Luka ModrićRelated: A precise first touch helps Modrić turn away from pressure and choose his next action.

• Robert LewandowskiRelated: Lewandowski's control under pressure lets him turn deliveries into immediate shooting chances.

• RomárioRelated: Romário often used a precise first touch to set up a shot before defenders could close him down.

• Dennis BergkampRelated: Bergkamp used his first touch to take defenders out of play and create immediate openings.

• Zlatan IbrahimovićRelated: His soft control let him turn difficult passes into immediate scoring chances.

• Michael LaudrupRelated: Laudrup’s control helped him retain possession and shape his next action under pressure.