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“Disgrace of Gijón” the match that changed the World cups forever

  Match Details All started on June 25, 1982 when the final group stage match of the 1982 FIFA World…

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Ahn Jung-hwan: The Unforgettable Hero of South Korean Football

Introduction When we think of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, there are  few iconic moments that come to mind:  Rivaldo's…

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How Paul Gascoigne turned down Ferguson and United for a new house and solarium

Introduction Paul Gascoigne was one of the brightest figures in English football in the 1980s and 1990s. According to some,…

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Money for napping: The incredible story of Julien Faubert

Introduction Some of you may not remember, but exactly 14 years ago the football world witnessed one of the strangest…

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Myth busted: Roy Keane didn’t end Haaland’s father’s career

In early April, Mino Raiola embarked on a tour of the leading teams in Europe to seek out a purchaser…

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Sir Alex’s secret tricks at Manchester United

Sir Alex Ferguson spent 26 years at Manchester United, saw the beginning and end of the careers of hundreds of…

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The “greatest talent” according to Zidane ruined himself with alcohol and gambling, became a waiter and died at 49

There are only few stories of lost talent as sad as Fabian O'Neill's. In the early 2000`s, the Uruguayan had…

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When Beckham was the most hated man in England

World Cup Nightmare David Beckham looked out the window and noticed a man in the yard of his house motionless…

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When Ronaldo made the whole world fall in love with him and became the youngest Ballon d’Or winner

"The Ronaldo Phenomenon: A Footballer Ahead of His Time" For younger fans, the only Ronaldo is Cristiano. But for those…

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Why Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho hate each other?

"Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have longer careers and they remain at the top for 15 years. However if we…

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Why Zico has only 5 World Cups goals?

World cup 1978  The 1978 World Cup in Argentina was the stage for some of the most dramatic and unforgettable…

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World Cup legend with an 84-year-old record, but FIFA and Italy would rather you not know about him

Introduction When Didier Deschamps led France to the 2022 World Cup final against Argentina, he was on the verge of…

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El Penta Pichichi: The Legacy of Hugo Sánchez

A Mexican Legend Takes Flight Who is the greatest Mexican footballer of all time? For most, especially older fans, the…

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El Tanque Human: Delio Onnis – The Uncapped Legend of French Football

An Argentinian-Italian Makes a Name in France Who is Delio Onnis? Argentinian? Italian? A legend of French football? The answer…

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The Untold Story of Vasilis Hatzipanagis, the “Greek Maradona”

A Star is Born In the bustling city of Tashkent, USSR, amidst the political turmoil of the 1950s, Vasilis Hatzipanagis…

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From Dream to Tragedy: The Story of Giuliano Giuliani

A Life in Calcio and a Dream in Naples "See Naples and die!" – a phrase often used to describe…

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