Taking exclusively from Calcio II, no man in Fiorentina history has soared to such heights as the unmistakable, often unstoppable, Gabriel Batistuta
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The merger of Caledonian and Thistle: how the united Highlanders would make history within two decades
It was a merger that divided a city, but the birth of Inverness Caledonian Thistle in 1994 in Scotland would rewrite the history of Highland football
How Stoicism in football could transcend the fine line between instinct and data
Some managers are certain of their ways, relying on either data or instinct. Few marry both. But perhaps the philosophy of Stoicism is the way forward
How the unheralded AFF Cup is opening the world to the footballing talents of Southeast Asia
Boasting crowds of upto 100,000, the 2019 AFF Cup provided shocks and sublime class as many unknown talents shone in Southeast Asia
How David Wagner redefined the impossible at Huddersfield Town
Arriving at Huddersfield with the club languishing towards the foot of the Championship, David Wagner’s brilliant work would redefine the boundaries
John Neal: the forgotten hero who saved Chelsea Football Club
Long before the glories of recent times, Chelsea were on the brink of oblivion, on and off the pitch. Enter John Neal: the man who saved the club
Damiano Tommasi: the unassuming midfield master who became Roma’s noblest of legends
Between helping Italy’s poorest and playing for free when injured, Damiano Tommasi was far more than just a legend on the pitch for Roma
Arumugam Rengasamy: the goalkeeping genius you’ve never heard of who tragically died aged 35
Known as Spiderman for his incredible agility, R.Arumugam, though taken too soon, remains one of Asian football’s greatest goalkeepers
How the underrated Arnold Mühren became one of Europe’s most decorated footballers
Despite winning all the major European trophies on offer, Arnold Mühren was underrated for much of his career. That was until the final of Euro 88
The story of Jackie Maxwell: the selfless Northern Irishman whose work in football influenced the lives of an entire community
In a sport more detached from local communities than ever, the work of Jackie Maxwell at St Oliver Plunkett in Northern Ireland serves as a timeless lesson
The Bomboneras photo-journey: an old Boca Juniors jersey, La Bombonera and the fans that make the club
Armed with an old Boca Juniors jersey, photographer Pancho Monti celebrated the club in the image of the fans that make it what it is
Will Leicester’s Premier League title be football’s last big surprise?
The world of football is for clubs who are rich and powerful. More often than…
Sunderland ‘Til I Die and the neglected communities reliant on football as a means of escape
In a nation dominated by austerity, fans, more than ever, are reliant upon their football clubs as a means of escape. Not that it means much in Sunderland
RBC Roosendaal and the catastrophic journey from the Eredivisie to the tenth tier
It wasn’t that long ago that RBC Roosendaal were securing draws against Ajax and PSV. Then came a catastrophic fall. Now, however, they’re looking up again
Kevin-Prince Boateng: the gifted, abused and unpredictable star who forged a unique path through the game
He been racially abused, mocked by his own fans and called a traitor, but Kevin Prince-Boateng has carved a unique career worthy of respect
The muted footballer and the loss of individuality in a game governed by sponsorship money
The ability to speak out and express personal opinion has morphed footballers into an idyllic product that not only sells and but only exists to do so
Unfair treatment: the overlooked underbelly of football
The world of football is glamorous but also rife with problems. Referees, coaches and players face immense pressure and have to deal with unfair treatment more often than not
Deciphering Luiz Felipe Scolari, Brazilian football’s most decorated and enduring manager
He’s been attacked by the media and puched by his own fans, but through it all, Luiz Felipe Scolari has remained steadfast in his approach to football