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Set-piece specialist Nakamura shows the way

Celtic FC playmaker Shunsuke Nakamura reveals the secret to executing the perfect free-kick akin to the two he scored against Manchester United FC in 2006/07, in a step-by-step guide on the UEFA Training Ground.

Shunsuke Nakamura taking a free-kick against Aalborg BK last week
Shunsuke Nakamura taking a free-kick against Aalborg BK last week ©Getty Images

Celtic FC continue their UEFA Champions League quest next Tuesday against Villarreal CF and can find inspiration in two of their most memorable moments in the competition – when Shunsuke Nakamura stunned Manchester United FC twice during the 2006/07 campaign.

Free-kick masterclass
The Japanese international scored glorious free-kicks against the current European champions in a 3-2 defeat at Old Trafford and a 1-0 victory at Celtic Park. Now, the 30-year-old midfielder explains how he does it in an exclusive Star Skills masterclass for the UEFA Training Ground. Nakamura talks through the most important factors to consider when taking a free-kick before giving his own step-by-step guide. Click here to watch the video.

Silky skills
You can also learn other top tricks from Europe's premier club competition with the aid of the Training Ground's resident skills experts Paul Wood and Tina Wulf. The duo work on moves made famous by the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Samir Nasri and Ronaldinho in the latest video in their UEFA Champions League Skills series. Meanwhile, you still have a chance of winning a Ford minibus for your team by showing off your own skills in the Team Challenge. If you think you have what it takes to dazzle us, click here and put your ability to the test.

Big names
The Training Ground hosts more than 140 videos and features exclusive masterclass sessions from UEFA Champions League players Kaká, Andrea Pirlo, Robinho, Zlatan Ibrahimović and Sami Hyypiä – among arguably the greatest array of football talent assembled for a learning-based website. Coaches Roy Hodgson and Lars Lagerbäck have also been recruited to inform and educate players and coaches of all ages and abilities, as part of the most comprehensive guide to skills and tactics on the internet.