Two great players, two great coaches, two different visions of the game “How many times have you heard this? We pass our way through the middle of the park! But you decided to take someone on.” With his team 1-0 up Konstantin Beskov was berating one of his players at half-time in the changing rooms […]
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Three Great Sporting Technologies
Tasks have become quicker and simpler thanks to technological advancement. This rapid development is evident in many sectors, including sports, and has influenced the way games are played. According to Statista, 69% of sports fans have admitted to the positive influence these emerging technologies have on their perception of sports. What are some of these developments, and […]
The Squall – Update
The first issue of The Squall, out in early May, has now been commissioned, so please don’t send any more pitches about right-backs! For more about the birth of The Squall, click here. The next three Squalls – July, August, October – although I don’t yet know in which order, will be on: Sliding doors […]
For the Want of a Nail, Jim Keoghan
What if Everton had followed up initial interest in Ian Rush in 1980? “And it’s played across for Rush… that’s another one! And that will make it safe for Liverpool.” Brian Moore’s words cemented what those watching had felt for some time, that the 1986 FA Cup was Anfield-bound. Outplayed by Everton and 1-0 down […]
The Duellists
An edited extract from Paolo Conde’s new book, looking at the relationship between Pep and Jose as played out in 2011’s 4 clásico’s in 18 days.
The Two Greatest Champions League Matches
There is no doubt that the Champions League is the most competitive and most fun competition to watch when it comes to football. The best teams in Europe come together each year to determine which one is at the very top. Throughout the years, this elite competition has graced us with tons of memorable moments […]
Top Shocking Football Results of All Time
Football is the most popular sport worldwide. For once, the sport rules are simple enough, but what makes them so appealing to the masses? Possibly, the unpredictability of the matches and, thus, online slots football have a lot to do with this perception. This article reviews the most shocking football results that are forever to […]
Does the Recent Barcelona Scandal Hint at a Larger Football Crisis?
Anyone who is even vaguely familiar with Football Club Barcelona (FCB) is well aware that 2020 has been what can only be called a rather rocky year. We are not only referring to the ongoing global health crisis in this respect. The entire team has been hit with rumours, allegations, infighting, similarly disturbing news. Perhaps […]
Island Games
This is an extract from World In Motion: The Inside Story of Italia ’90 by Simon Hart and published by deCoubertin. You can win a copy of the book by entering our competition here. Island games Part 2 – Republic of Ireland The rain came down in Cagliari. Occasionally, so too did the ball. It […]
The Width of a Crossbar, Ben Kosky
What if Poland had scored in the last minute of the final qualifier and England hadn’t made it to Italia 90? Gazza’s tearful night in Turin, Bobby Robson’s redemption and the origin of a national hang-up about penalty shoot-outs – for England football fans, these are the abiding memories of Italia ’90. England’s unexpected run […]