A forensic analysis of the 2001 Pepsi World Challenge: Rivaldo, Beckham...
On June 17, 2001, 16 internationals from around the world descended on London to take part in the…
Thierry Henry scored a goal so good our brains have all forgotten it
When you think of Thierry Henry at Arsenal, there are a few goals that are likely to spring straight…
Celebrating Emile Heskey, altruism and the beauty of the ugly assist
You may have read, somewhere on this terrible hellhole of infinite (dis)information that we call the…
'He was no Shaun Derry'
Looking back, it sounds strange that my primary concern as a Crystal Palace fan in the summer of…
A tribute to David Beckham, England's man for the big occasions
If not a new concept, the idea of a clutch player is at least a newish term.
It’s the Lionel…
A forensic analysis of Maradona's 2001 testimonial: Higuita, Riquelme...
In 2001, four years after his retirement, Diego Maradona was honoured with a testimonial match…
Rivaldo v Turkey when the revered became reviled
Rivaldo. You remember him. Left peg that could open a can of beans. Also, as @Sid_Lambert explains…
Scotland's World Cup 98 story
“Guys, I’ve just seen Brazil holding hands. They’re shitting themselves!””
Craig…
When Gazza faced Maradona... & upstaged Diego with a wondergoal
Paul Gascoigne and Diego Maradona shared something.
They were both footballing royalty of course…