Hammering Poland’s goal in one of the most one-sided games ever wouldn’t be enough for a gifted England outfit as they missed out on the 1974 World Cup
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Few men were better humans and fewer still were better footballers than Celtic legend Tommy Burns – the ultimate local lad who made it big
In a litany of Liverpool legends, while Phil Neal is the most decorated, he is arguably the one that remains the most understated, too
Paul McStay was emblematic of Celtic’s resurgence in the 1980s and 90s. A world-class passer, few have won greater acclaim from the Hoops faithful
Gnabry’s career thus far has been good and he’s able to better it in the coming years, he is sure to go down as one of the best German talents of his era
When Italy and Germany met in the semi-final at Mexico 70, they played out unquestionably the greatest 30 minutes in World Cup – perhaps football – history
Game after game fans point to the sky, goosebumps all over their body, shouting louder than ever: they are convinced that the 21 victims can hear them
He may not have possessed the silk of Pirlo or the ruthlessness of Gattuso, but there were few who possessed the all-round quality of Dejan Stanković:
Having to forge a path different from that of his older brother Sócrates, Raí managed to overcome early troubles and become a legend at PSG and in Brazil
Michael Vang is one of Forward Madison’s most promising new players, and he’s shining a light on football in the Hmong communities of America too
When Fernando Redondo moved to AC Milan in 2000, he did so as one of Europe’s best midfielders. Injuries, however, would bring about a quick demise.
With stints at Tranmere, Manchester City and Brentford under his belt, Joe Hardy finds himself impressing many with his exploits for Liverpool’s U23s
In the midst of a brilliant Denmark’s unlikely path to glory at Euro 92, hero Kim Vilfort was battling personal demons that must’ve the stuff of nightmare
In the midst of his nation changing beyond recognition, Tomáš Skuhravý would become a national hero at Italia 90 and later a legend at Genoa
Despite lifting the FA Cup and almost winning the league, the 1988/89 season will forever be associated with the tragedy of Hillsborough at Liverpool
Football associations around the world, with cups that are struggling to recreate the magic of old, might be wise to take note of the new Copa del Rey
Boasting Nigel Pearson and David Moyes, two current Premier League managers, Shrewsbury Town would experience rare glory in the 1980s
Rensenbrink remains a man under-appreciated by many in football. Regardless of that, he will always be a man who hypnotically owned the ball