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André-Pierre Gignac made a move that baffled many but his success in Mexico one of the beautiful game’s greatest current narratives
Dale Vince, who’s been in charge at Forest Green Rovers for over a decade, isn’t like your typical football club owner or entrepreneur
As James Milner completes pre-season number 20, players of his ilk are becoming rarer in football – and we’re all the worse for it
Much like Diego Maradona in 1986 – but far more forgotten – Garrincha was a one-man machine at the 1962 World Cup, his mesmerising peak
Some tournaments just have it all – great football and drama – and the European Championship of 2008 was one of those
Lessons can be learnt from Euro 2000; the next time Norway find themselves with a stellar crop of talent, there will be no tragic swansong
In 2004, the footballing world was turned on its head as golden generations tumbled, undone by the ordinary gifts of grit and guts
Graeme Souness doesn’t spend much time at Galatasaray but is “extremely proud and pleased that people remember me for doing what I did”
When Kilmarnock entered the 1969/70 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, few could’ve predicted the wild, far-flung adventures to follow
Adriano’s career, especially his domination at the 2004 Copa America, should remain long in the memories of fans, both Brazilian and beyond
Under the leadership of Jorge Valdano, Tenerife carved themselves a place in history as the title deciders for two glorious seasons
Bridges have been burnt and rebuilt in Spain and now, loved neither at Atletico nor Barcelona, Euro 2020 could make Griezmann a legend
Filmmaking, and not football, is Hannes Halldórsson’s greatest passion. But as the 2018 World Cup, it may not be his greatest memory
Muttering tales of dodgy dealings, Italy slunk off defeated, while Sweden and Denmark celebrated together at Euro 2004
In talking about the Brian Flynn era, Owain Tudur Jones said, “Those eight years will be good enough for the next 15 years for Wales”
The next time you watch Ganso, remember that you’re witnessing a dying breed. It’s only a matter of time before they meet extinction
“Sebas was a big guy but it was his heart that was biggest.” Sadly we never got to see the defender form part of Getafe’s journey to the top
The story of Mancini, Vialli and their near-telepathic understanding on the pitch for Sampdoria will live long in the memory
As iconic as it is unique, this is a photo-journey through Sampdoria’s Stadio Luigi Ferraris – commonly known as the Marassi
Sampdoria’s triumph was built on the collective, a squad combining perfectly to give their gilded greats the chance to fire them to success
Is there any kit in Italian football as instantly recognisable or iconic as Sampdoria’s? We think not – and here are ten of their best
The 1990/91 campaign represented the pinnacle of Vujadin Boškov’s incredible union with Sampdoria, a peak the club has never returned to
Nothing that came after could take away from the drama and glory of a ridiculous spring afternoon at the San Siro as Sampdoria played Inter
2011 marked a revolution in women’s game – a new era for the sport that would take it to hitherto unknown levels. A lucky few were there
The Basque Country’s Copa del Rey stories are not only the tales from the final, but they’re also the Amorebietas and Portugaletes
It’s clear that “a little year in hell” doesn’t preclude fans from experiencing the ecstasy of footballing heaven in the future
While the final was hardly a classic, the 2010 World Cup quarters delivered enough drama to live on in the memories of all who witnessed it
Leeds were relegated from the First Division in 1982. Perhaps it wouldn’t have happened if Clough or Stein’s stay stretched beyond 44 days
Laporta’s legacy will rest upon his ability to arrest Barcelona’s financial demise and ensuring Messi’s continued presence at the Camp Nou
