London? Rome? Paris? No. After becoming the world’s most expensive player in 2009. Cristiano Ronaldo would make his Real Madrid debut in … Tallaght
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France 98 had the drama, controversy and excitement which makes the World Cup so special, with more than a fair dose of scandal thrown in for good measure
Featuring a host of great players and managers, the 1990s should’ve belonged to Inter in Serie A. Instead, it represented a domestic nadir
It may have all been theatre but Nike’s 2002 Secret Tournament left a legacy well beyond its intended purpose as a pre-World Cup advert
Coming to Europe as a raw but otherwordly teenager, Ronaldo would make the Eredivisie home for two years, setting Europe alight with his talent
This feature is part of Virtuoso Often contrary to what is seen in the modern day, Old Trafford was once a most unforgiving experience for any away side during Manchester United’s best…
This feature is part of Virtuoso “He was physical perfection. He seemed like a mythical figure. I love Messi, I played many times with Cristiano and I adored him, Neymar is outstanding,…
This feature is part of Virtuoso Way before Cristiano Ronaldo became a brand in himself, even before CR7 was dreamt up as a marketing ploy, the Portuguese player exposed serious shortcomings in…
This feature is part of The Football Italia Years Ronaldo was more force of nature than footballer. He was an irrepressible dribbler, a powerful runner and an unerringly precise finisher. In Italy,…
This feature is part of Duology One was an unfathomably gifted prodigee, a PSV Eindhoven graduate turned timeless Barcelona hero; a Brazilian wonder and undisputed icon to a generation of admirers of…
This feature is part of Duology Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United sides were often constructed around sublime attacking talent. From Mark Hughes and Andy Cole to Dwight Yorke to Ruud van Nistelrooy,…
At the beginning of July, LeBron James’ representatives announced he had signed a four-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, after opting to leave Cleveland for a second time. The ink on…
Winning the World Cup is a matter of pride for many, but the individual glory is arguably the next best thing when heading out to the finals, and the Golden Boot award,…
As diverse a topic as any within the world of football is whether a player should be required to inspire both club and country to victory in order to earn legend status.…
They say art is a subjective matter. What one person finds majestic another can find abhorrent. Tracey Emin’s Unmade Bed, Michelangelo’s statue of David and Banksy’s Raise the Drawbridge are all works of…
Modern-day football us about much more than just the 90 minutes played on the pitch. The intricate complexities of the game transcend the playing surface, forming a web spun by managers, directors and…
Illustration by Federico Manasse Few sportsmen have been the subject of as many words or column inches as Cristiano Ronaldo, a footballer whose achievements are so vast, varied and staggering it is…
We all marvel at the skill determination and single-minded focus of individuals that achieve greatness across the sports, from Muhammed Ali to Tiger Woods and Roger Federer to Usain Bolt. Commentators and pundits today…