From coin-toss wins to epic Anfield games and a suspicious night in Italy, this is the story of Liverpool’s first European odyssey
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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
On different sides of the divide, Giuseppe and Franco Baresi would seek to make Milan their own amidst a stream of trophies
Few Italian defenders rank higher than Picchi and Scirea, the all-conquering liberos whose triumphs were overshadowed by their early deaths
He may not have added silverware in the north of Italy, but in overcoming oppression Paul Ince experienced something much more commendable: love
A freak of nature, Lothar Matthäus should long be remembered as one of the most complete footballers to ever play the game
Boasting world-class free-kicks, devastating pace and skill in abundance, Rubén Sosa deserves his place amongst the greatest Uruguayan players of all
Boasting spectacular natural talent, Enzo Scifo could’ve been one of his generation’s greatest, but was often misunderstood at the highest level
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:
The 36 secods of Diego Simeone against David Beckham summed up his career: hero and villain, with him or against him – that’s El Cholo
It was between 2000 and 2010 that Ibrahimović reached a peak he would maintain into the next decade and discovered what kind of man he wanted to be
To this day “Luís Figo pig head” is the first search suggested by Google when you type his name. It’s a shame. He was greater than that, far greater
It was an unlikely move, that of Roy Hodgson to Inter. With the enigmatic Massimo Moratti at the helm, Hodgson embarked on a fateful spell in Milan
Featuring a host of great players and managers, the 1990s should’ve belonged to Inter in Serie A. Instead, it represented a domestic nadir
That famous moustache. The receding hairline. Sandro Mazzola was as unmistakable on the pitch as he was brilliant for Internazionale
Electric at his best, with a thunderous left foot, Obafemi Martins was for a few years one of Europe’s most feared strikers, scoring unforgettable goals
At their best they were some of the world’s finest players in their position – thanks to a brotherly rivalry. This is the story of Diego and Gabriel Milito
A unique character, Ivan Perišić has suffered more than his fair share of highs and lows since he moved to France at an early age to save the family farm