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Billy Liddell’s journey from Dunfermline to Liverpool in 1938 saw him become a generational player, a visionary in the game and a gentleman footballer
A powerful striker, hardly in the mould of Totaalvoetbal, Dick Nanninga watched the 1974 World Cup final as an amateur. Four years later, he’d score in it
As another member of England’s 1966 World Cup team sadly passed away, football remembers Martin Peters, one of the great midfield visionaries
Jürgen Klopp wasn’t born with a wide grin hugging the midwife – it took years of learning to develop the psychological edge he has perfected at Liverpool
Though he may be remembered by some for a troubled spell in England, Verón was a world-class, complete midfielder, achieving success everywhere else
Between his 121 Bundesliga cards, national team exile and high-profile affairs, Stefan Effenberg’s career was as controversial as it was brilliant
At his best, Enzo Francescoli was as good as any 10 in the world, blending sublime grace with technical prowess. It’s why a young Zidane fell for him
Jean-François Domergue only scored two goals in nine games for France – but they’re immortalised in Les Bleus history like few others
From Cesare to Paolo and a new generation today, the Maldini family has offered over 50 years of unbroken and brilliant service to AC Milan
Filled with tenacity, talent and a drive bred from a love of Real Madrid, Los Blancos’ homegrown heroes of the 1980s made the Bernabéu bounce again
Despite fading into obscurity in recent times, Fábio Aurélio was once one of Europe’s most complete, naturally gifted full-backs. Then the injuries struck
The Allsvenskan may not be the Premier League or LaLiga but there would still be benefits for a business that wants to sponsor Östersund
Between his heroic tackles and hilarious crumpling to the ground, Iván Campo would become one of Bolton’s most unlikely but worthy legends of all
With a new role and confidence, Timo Werner is cementing his status as one of Germany’s best players – but his potential can take him even further
Our friends at Betway visited Norwich to explore the impact Christmas fixtures have on players and fans and whether the period is good for football
Norway have their best chance since Euro 2000 to qualify for a major tournament – and their doing it on the backs of the blood of their 1990s heroes
A last bastion of peace on the turf and goodwill to linesmen, the glory days of festive football are alive and well in the Steel and Sons Cup final
Italy remains a long way off understanding what constitutes racism in football. All the while, the racists keep wondering why we call them racist
Underrated for much of his career, flying under the radar, the stats and the glory suggests that Rafinha is one of Brazil’s great modern full-backs
Despite ultimately failing, the Netherlands rarely fail to entertain at the World Cup. In 1998 they came mighty close with a brilliant squad
Kléberson lacked the quality to play at the highest level, becoming a prime example of just how misleading success in a World Cup tournament can be
The 36 secods of Diego Simeone against David Beckham summed up his career: hero and villain, with him or against him – that’s El Cholo
Cruyff won the double with Ajax in 1983 but when told was no longer in their plans, he left for rvials Feyenoord, where he proceeded to win another double
Few clubs are as obsessed with continental competition as Galatasaray. To understand why, you need to delve into the very essence of the footballing goliath
The rarest of talents, at his best Robert Pirès was a joy to behold, often unplayable, and the man Arsène Wenger called Arsenal’s “oil in the engine”
Eden Hazard came through at Lille as a budding youngster from Belgium, made an early mark, learned from his mistakes, and left as a legend
Jay-Jay Okocha’s time at Fenerbahçe may have been brief and trophyless, but he remains one of the club’s most gifted players of all
Long before joining Arsenal, Eduardo had overcome a number of challenges, but he rose above them all. Sadly, a horrific leg break would change everything
He may have ended his career with a handful of medals but Roberto Baggio is about more than that: his ability is not measured by silverware but by moments
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