The story of Mancini, Vialli and their near-telepathic understanding on the pitch for Sampdoria will live long in the memory
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As iconic as it is unique, this is a photo-journey through Sampdoria’s Stadio Luigi Ferraris – commonly known as the Marassi
Sampdoria’s triumph was built on the collective, a squad combining perfectly to give their gilded greats the chance to fire them to success
Is there any kit in Italian football as instantly recognisable or iconic as Sampdoria’s? We think not – and here are ten of their best
The 1990/91 campaign represented the pinnacle of Vujadin Boškov’s incredible union with Sampdoria, a peak the club has never returned to
Nothing that came after could take away from the drama and glory of a ridiculous spring afternoon at the San Siro as Sampdoria played Inter
A note from our editor, Omar Saleem, on why we won’t be joining the social…
2011 marked a revolution in women’s game – a new era for the sport that would take it to hitherto unknown levels. A lucky few were there
The Basque Country’s Copa del Rey stories are not only the tales from the final, but they’re also the Amorebietas and Portugaletes
It’s clear that “a little year in hell” doesn’t preclude fans from experiencing the ecstasy of footballing heaven in the future
While the final was hardly a classic, the 2010 World Cup quarters delivered enough drama to live on in the memories of all who witnessed it
Leeds were relegated from the First Division in 1982. Perhaps it wouldn’t have happened if Clough or Stein’s stay stretched beyond 44 days
Laporta’s legacy will rest upon his ability to arrest Barcelona’s financial demise and ensuring Messi’s continued presence at the Camp Nou
La Máquina allowed footballers to explore depths of their flair, establish what it meant to be Argentine, and to do it all in their own way
The era-defining brilliance of Romário, who redefined the striker role, may have peaked in Barcelona, but it was very much made at PSV
Even though time and injuries are robbing fans of his presence, Agüero legacy exists in both history and memory, and will endure over time
Varela was loved by Uruguayan football fans like few others. The hero of a nation who had done more than most to deliver their finest hour
Shakhtar Donetsk’s success on the pitch speaks volumes for the character of those tasked with saving this incredible club from destruction