Despite struggling for motivation in China, Didier Drogba would return to Europe at Galatasaray and instantly become a hero for the fans
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Once a major player on the Glasgow football scene, one man’s greed would trump all before him as Third Lanark would dive into despair
Between the abundant goalkeeping howler, incredible supporters and superb standard, Japan’s J2 League may be the best you’ve never seen
Lazio had not been champions since 1974 but a team containing Simeone, Mancini, Ravanelli and Verón ensured that they won the title in their centenary year
Accusations of money-grabbing and an ageing body would be put on hold for Rivaldo as he shone in Greece at Olympiacos and AEK between 2004 and 2008
From watching his beloved Gunners as a kid to representing the club with such distinction, few men are more Arsenal as Charlie George
Underrated in both Europe and his homeland according to Diego Maradona, Mario Kempes remains one of Argentina’s greatest strikers
When Gheorghe Hagi peaked at USA 94, he did so by wowing world football to his and Eastern European talent. It was his fantasy moment in the sun
Despite the short-term posing problems, Fiorentina is a club with the potential to mix it once again with the big boys of Serie A
In 2002, for the first time in English football, a professional game was abandoned on account of one team lacking sufficient players to complete the match
For Olsson and Dabizas, smart, gifted defenders, their careers will be immortalised by two moments of genius from Cruyff and Bergkamp
Technically gifted and capable in attack in defence, Rúben Neves and João Moutinho – student and mentor – continue to impress for Wolves
Having had controversy follow him for much of his career, Florian Thauvin is finally blossoming into one of France’s best players at Marseille
Boasting Chinese investment, a shrewd manager and a squad full of talent, Slavia Prague have been upsetting the odds in Europe this season
He’s scored goals, dealt with racist abuse and handled the media pressure – but can Moise Kean really become one of the world’s best players?
Unfit, injured and without a club, when José Luis Brown was selected for Argentina’s 1986 World Cup, few could’ve predicted he’d become a hero
In qualifying for Italia 90, Nigeria faced Cameroon in a crunch game. Sadly, what followed would put the national sport very much into perspective
Have you ever seen a stadium and wondered where the name comes from? You should investigate – they often carry quite the background