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Much has been written about the Dutch foundations upon which the modern Barcelona has been…
There are two enduring emblems of Leeds United’s title win in 1992. Alongside the quiet…
A mix of sun and cloud welcomed the thousands of football fans in the hours…
There have been few images more powerful at this summer’s World Cup than that of…
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Moscow and Saint Petersburg are two cities in the same country that have traditionally been…
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Leonardo Da Vinci once said: “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Life is full of complexities, yet…
The World Cup is a stage for players to perform. The greats have all shone…
Cometh the hour, cometh the man. In the centre of the field, shaded from the…
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Awaking across Europe on the morning of 1 July, fans were left to reflect on what…
Achieving something that the politicians couldn’t, Ayrton Senna and Brazil’s football team offered hopes and dreams to the masses in a beleaguered nation
There were 95 minutes on the clock as Toni Kroos and Marco Reus stood menacingly,…
In 1976, an energetic and exuberant 41-year-old Bosnian Croat named Miroslav Blažević was appointed as…