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TRIVIA: 20 unusual but totally true football facts
We all have something that fascinates us about football. That magic that keeps us coming back for more and more.
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Europe
/ 4 months agoJohan Neeskens: A tribute to the Dutch legend
The football coming out of the Netherlands in the 1960s and 1970s was joyous and different. No one had seen anything...
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Book Reviews
/ 4 months agoJoe McGinniss: Recalling ‘The Miracle of Castel di Sangro’
If the study of football was on the national curriculum, then Joe McGinniss’ The Miracle of Castel di Sangro would be...
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Europe
/ 4 months agoEngland v Italy, 1934: Battle of Highbury remembered for brutality
On November 14, 1934, England met reigning World Cup winners Italy in a game that became known as the Battle of...
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Book Reviews
/ 4 months agoREVIEW: Panini Legends by Greg Lansdowne
Panini Legends: A Celebration of the World's Greatest Football Stickers - Greg Lansdowne, published by Bloomsbury Sport, price: £16.99.
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Europe
/ 8 months agoGive Gareth some credit: Praise for the departing England boss
Robert J Wilson looks back on the reign of the departed England manager following his decision to stand down after the...
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Europe
/ 8 months agoA Flash of Gordon: Euro frustration for Toon ace
Callum Humphrey reflects on a disappointing Euros for Newcastle United's England winger Anthony Gordon...
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Europe
/ 10 months agoEngland Group Games
Sam Sheppey looks at how England have fared against their upcoming EURO 2024 foes in the past England are tipped as...
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Europe
/ 10 months agoEuro 96 – An Almost Perfect Summer
Tom Green recalls a tournament which captured the entire country's imagination.
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Europe
/ 10 months agoSame day Semis
Sam Todd explains why a simple change could make a big difference in the Euros There's lots of reasons why England...
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Europe
/ 10 months agoPunditry and the Three Lions
Based on material from his book BanterAnalysis, Jonny Brick advises you not to mute the experts during the forthcoming tournament Never...
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Europe
/ 10 months agoEngland Expects
Robert J Wilson on the Three Lions' bid for glory after previous European Championship disappointments Gareth Southgate has to deliver in...
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Europe
/ 1 year agoWHAT A GREAT GUY
Tom Green looks back at the incredible reign of Guy Roux at Auxerre... EARLY YEARS Guy Marcel Roux was born in...
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Europe
/ 1 year agoDEPOR’S ANGUISH
Robert J Wilson reflects on the rise and fall of a famous Spanish club THE name David Cubillas Pena won’t mean...
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Europe
/ 1 year agoTHE ITALIAN JOB
Phillip O'Rourke gives us the lowdown on his mission to get a game in one of the world's footballing hotbeds I FIND...
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Europe
/ 2 years agoHarry gain
Late Tackle editor John Lyons on Harry Kane's decision to quit Tottenham for the Bundesliga HARRY Kane and Tottenham Hotspur. They...
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Europe
/ 2 years agoGarry’s Glory Days
John Lyons talks to former Nottingham Forest striker Garry Birtles about his rapid rise to football stardom in the late 70s......
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Europe
/ 2 years agoGrand Masters
Matthew Mann talks to Aberdeen legend John McMaster about how Alex Ferguson changed the mindset at the club and made them...
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Europe
/ 2 years agoRonaldo at the Crossroads
Robert J Wilson examines what could be next for the football great following his Manchester United and Portugal pain... THERE is...
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Europe
/ 2 years agoWhy Leos are the best strikers!
Alan Ayre examines the personality traits that make the difference in the box... Leading Leos: From left, Robert Lewandowski, Harry Kane...
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Europe
/ 3 years agoTHE ONE AND ONLY UNION BERLIN
KIT HOLDEN EXPLAINS HOW THE HUMBLE GERMAN CLUB ARE MAKING THEIR NAME KNOWN Happy days: Union Berlin celebrate and, inset, their...
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Europe
/ 3 years agoThe Soul of San Marino
Mat Guy reports on the efforts of the 'World's worst team' to grab a much-needed result My ball: San Marino’s Danilo...
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Europe
/ 3 years agoWORLD CUP FOLLY
JOE ACKLAM FEARS FOOTBALL’S SHOWPIECE WILL SUFFER IF TOURNAMENTS EVERY TWO YEARS FOLLOW THE UPCOMING EXPANSION TO 48 TEAMS… This year’s...
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Europe
/ 3 years agoA CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK
BILLY LAWRENCE LOOKS AT FAMILY TIES IN THE FOOTBALL WORLD... Smile please: Cristiano Ronaldo Jr is following in dad’s footsteps at...
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Europe
/ 3 years agoTHE NAME GAME
BILLY LAWRENCE TESTS HIS BRAIN POWER TO SELECT A TOP ALLITERATIVE XI... THOMAS Tuchel has been a revelation since taking over...
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Europe
/ 3 years agoGLORY, GLORY TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
COLIN ALLAN RECALLS WHEN SPURS LED THE WAY FOR BRITISH CLUBS IN EUROPE... HIBERNIAN had been the first British club to...
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Europe
/ 3 years agoSMALL LEBOWSKI’S BIG MPACT
TREVOR STYNES REPORTS ON AN ITALIAN CLUB DOING THINGS A LITTLE BIT DIFFERENTLY... Star signing: CS Lebowski made headlines when former...
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Europe
/ 4 years agoMANCINI’S BAPTISM OF FIRE
TREVOR STYNES RECALLS WHEN ROBERTO MANCINI BEGAN HIS MANAGERIAL CAREER WITH FIORENTINA... Calm before the storm: Fiorentina coach Roberto Mancini is...
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Europe
/ 4 years agoGERD MULLER – KING OF GOALS
ROBERT J WILSON LOOKS BACK AT THE LIFE OF THE LEGENDARY GERMAN STRIKER... Defining moment: Gerd Muller nets West Germany’s winner...
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Europe
/ 4 years agoMIND THE GAP
ACTIVITY IN THE SUMMER TRANSFER WINDOW REFLECTS HOW THE FINANCIAL DEMOGRAPHIC OF EUROPEAN FOOTBALL HAS ALTERED SINCE THE PANDEMIC, ARGUES THOMAS...
