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Dan Billingham

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13/10/2020

Türkgücü: the upstarts looking to cement a new legacy in Munich’s football scene

Türkgücü Munich are “totally unique” and became the first club founded by migrants to reach the professional leagues in Germany

Dan Billingham 13/10/2020
23/03/2020

How Polish migrants shaped the early success of Schalke

As Schalke grew into one of German football’s early powers, migrants from modern-day Poland would stream into Gelsenkirchen – and become legends

Dan Billingham 23/03/2020
15/01/2020

How Jürgen Klopp’s focus on psychology has evolved Liverpool’s players into “mentality monsters”

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

Dan Billingham 15/01/2020
18/11/2019

How the Östersunds fairy tale turned into a nightmare

If a film is made about Östersunds FK now, it’s difficult to say which genre it would fall under. It doesn’t feel like a fairy tale anymore

Dan Billingham 18/11/2019
01/07/2019

The decline of Kaiserslautern, the German giants who helped shape the national football scene

They were once one of Germany’s premier clubs, providing talents for the national team – but Kaiserslautern are now a shadow of their former selves

Dan Billingham 01/07/2019
10/06/2019

A crisis of perception: why Manchester United need to evolve to reclaim their throne

Providing clarity could end the swings in perception of their managers and, if done well, even bring the years of turbulence at Old Trafford to a close

Dan Billingham 10/06/2019
11/04/2019

How Slavia Prague’s model of sustainability and patience took them to the top of Czech football

Boasting Chinese investment, a shrewd manager and a squad full of talent, Slavia Prague have been upsetting the odds in Europe this season

Dan Billingham 11/04/2019
07/03/2019

The Eintracht Frankfurt way: how the Bundesliga outfit continue to punch above their weight

At home and abroad, Eintracht Frankfurt have found a way to remain ahead of similarly sized clubs and look to the Champions League in the future

Dan Billingham 07/03/2019
03/01/2019

How the humble, understated Lucien Favre brought beautiful football back to Borussia Dortmund

At 61, Lucien Favre has seen it all. Rising through the ranks as a manager, he’s proved himself to be one of Europe’s finest forward-thinkers

Dan Billingham 03/01/2019
17/09/2018

How Young Boys shook their nearly-men tag to lift the title and make the Champions League

Being the subject of juvenile laughs from some English speakers for their unusual club name or past at the Wankdorf Stadium is of little concern to Young Boys of Bern. Being the…

Dan Billingham 17/09/2018
05/06/2018

Colombia, Cameroon and the clash of identities at Italia 90

A marching band are trooping across the pitch as the fierce blue Neapolitan sky shines under the roof of the San Paolo’s ring of stands and glistens off the tubas. The band’s…

Dan Billingham 05/06/2018
02/03/2018

The SC Freiburg model: fan-centric, honest and eternally patient

SC FREIBURG’S Schwarzwald Stadion is blessed with much more natural charm than most grounds. The rolling hills of the Black Forest tower out over the back of the modest North Stand, frequently…

Dan Billingham 02/03/2018
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