EURO 2004: The Greek Myth That Came True
During EURO 2004, Greece did the impossible. They beat the host nation to lift the European Championship for the first time, in a major upset.
The Irish Man Who Invented The Penalty Kick: William McCrum
The penalty kick, a moment of high tension and drama, has become one of football’s most iconic features. Yet, few know the story behind its invention or the man responsible for its introduction to the game. The idea of awarding a penalty for foul play inside the box was proposed in 1890 by William McCrum,…
Why Are Northern English Football Clubs Declining? How Have Some Resisted This Trend?
Northern English football clubs are currently on the decline, but why is this? And how have some managed to buck this downward trend?
The Longest Away Day in Football
The longest away day in football is an incredible amount of distance. Not many football fans would want to make this journey.
Spot Fixing in Football – Unveiling The Dark Side of Football
Football, the beautiful game, is loved for its unpredictable nature, the fact that, on their day any side can beat any other side. But, beneath the face of excitement and passion lies a sinister reality: fixing. Fixing comes in many forms, match-fixing, score-fixing, goal fixing and spot-fixing. Fixing in any form is deemed illegal. Match-fixing…
Why Do Swansea City & Cardiff City Play In England But Not Wales?
Why Do Swansea City & Cardiff City Play In England? These are two of the biggest Welsh clubs, yet they don’t play within their own country.
Pep Guardiola: The Concept of Adaptability & Ingenuity
Pep Guardiola is known as one of the greatest managers of all time. This is due to his adaptability and ingenuity. Here’s the history.
Argentina 6-0 Peru 1978: Match Fixing or Miracle? The Story of the Most Controversial Match in World Cup History
Argentina 6-0 Peru 1978 is regarded as one of the most controversial matches in football history. Rumours of match-fixing have shrouded the game.
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The Tragedy of Superga & Il Grande Torino: 75 Years On
This is the story of the tragedy of Superga, an air disaster that killed 31 people, including members of Torino’s best-ever side.
Bradford City Fire: Britain’s Forgotten Football Tragedy
The Bradford City Fire was a tragedy that took the lives of 56 fans. It is often forgotten, or in some cases, people are unaware it happened.