A forensic analysis of all 20 cards shown in the Battle of Nuremberg
The 2006 World Cup in Germany was one of the most memorable of recent history – not least because…
Recalling the brief, brilliant glimpse of Mario Balotelli’s best at Euro 2012
Mario Balotelli never fulfilled his potential, but for one month in the summer of 2012, it looked…
The last goodbye: Vieira at Man City
When you think of glamorous careers that can earn you £150,000 per week, you probably don’t…
The mystery of Mario Rosas, a man Xavi called ‘a mix of Laudrup & Messi’
La Masia has produced some of the greatest talents of a generation, but Xavi will always remember…
When the hand of God ruled Argentina
Desperate times call for desperate measures, and when football teams reach crisis points, logic is…
Remembering when Pepe Reina played as a midfielder for Liverpool
Goalkeepers often dream about playing as an outfielder – and on July 30, 2006, Pepe Reina actually…
When Ronaldinho's free-kick broke England's hearts & blew their minds
The World Cup is not just a celebration of football, but a veritable education.
It exposes even the…
Joe Cole's World Cup wondergoal was a glimpse of our 'English Messi'
England have a long and chequered relationship with the World Cup but they arguably haven’t scored…
A tribute to Dennis Bergkamp, a hero at Arsenal & ultimate football genius
There are some footballers for whom statistics and even words just can’t do justice. Arsenal…