MICHAEL STEWART ON THE AT TIMES ZANY WORLD OF FOOTBALL…

WE ALL have something that fascinates us about football. That magic that keeps us coming back for more. For some, it’s finding out everything about the modern game. For others, they like to research stuff from the past. For me, it’s a mixture. But I do enjoy seeing unusual facts and sharing them with those around me until I bore them. Here are some of my favourites:

Close-range: Manchester United’s Ruud van Nistelrooy

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