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How FARC and the federal government divided Colombia’s national team, players and fans
Many years later as he faced the firing squad, Commander Andrés Urrego was to remember…
If Rome wasn’t built in a day: Luis Enrique and a season in Italy
On 8 June 2011, Luis Enrique reached an agreement with AS Roma to become their new head…
The rise and fall of Deportivo La Coruña
“They were big,” wrote Sid Lowe of Deportivo de La Coruña in 2011. “For a while, they…
The special relationship between Fulham and American players
The date of 16 March 2008 – a cold, dreary day in London – will…
The model, from the academy to the boardroom, that keeps Levante punching well above their weight
The namesake of the beach where its first stadium was built, Levante UD is a Spanish…
How football is slowly challenging baseball for supremacy amongst Cuba’s youth
The rain finally ended and the first players made their way onto the football pitch.…
Edgar Davids: the Barcelona diaries
Much has been written about the Dutch foundations upon which the modern Barcelona has been…
Strachan, McAllister, Batty and Speed: how four names defined a brilliant Leeds team
There are two enduring emblems of Leeds United’s title win in 1992. Alongside the quiet…
Can Qatar emulate Russia’s outstanding hosting of the World Cup?
A mix of sun and cloud welcomed the thousands of football fans in the hours…
How Argentina squandered a generation of outstanding talent and why the future remains uncertain
There have been few images more powerful at this summer’s World Cup than that of…
Why Maurizio Sarri represents Chelsea’s best option in replacing Antonio Conte
In 2016, Maurizio Sarri memorably said: “If I saw my team defending and counter-attacking after…
How the much-maligned World Cup third-place match can often define tournaments
Moscow and Saint Petersburg are two cities in the same country that have traditionally been…
A statistical history of the World Cup’s Golden Boot award
Winning the World Cup is a matter of pride for many, but the individual glory…
How the Luzhniki Stadium became a monument through 60 years of triumph and tragedy
Russia’s epic World Cup victory against Spain in the round of 16 unleashed celebrations throughout…
The freedom and fire of Croatia’s unique relationship with midfield generals
Croatia wrestled their independence from the iron grip of Yugoslavia on 25 June 1991. Just…
Kevin De Bruyne and the journey to perfecting midfield simplicity
Leonardo Da Vinci once said: “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Life is full of complexities, yet…
A history of the best young players at the World Cup since 1990
The World Cup is a stage for players to perform. The greats have all shone…