Paul Gascoigne Gazza Gansu Celebration
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Gazza Goes to Gansu: The Bizarre Story of Paul Gascoigne’s Chinese Adventure

Paul Gascoigne, one of England’s most enigmatic and gifted footballers, has always been a magnet for drama, controversy, KFC and the unexpected. His career, full of dizzying highs and painful lows, took many unpredictable turns. But few were more bizarre than his short-lived and surreal stint in the remote province of Gansu, China. Yes, the…

Frans Hoek GoalPlayer van Gaal
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Frans Hoek’s GoalPlayer: Revolutionising Goalkeeping

Football is no stranger to transformation, and one of its most notable evolutions has emerged from a position that often goes unnoticed until it saves the day: the goalkeeper. Traditionally the last line of defence, the goalkeeper’s role has significantly shifted in recent decades. And much of that shift can be attributed to the pioneering…

Liam Brady Irish international who played in Italy for Sampdoria
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Viva Italia! The Rich History of the Irish in Italy

Irish ties with Italy go deeper than your local chipper. Especially in football. Besides Giants Stadium at U.S.A. ’94 and Giovanni Trapatoni, there have been a number of Irish internationals who have plied their trade in the Bel Paese over the years. Recent years have seen an influx of Irish starlets to Italian clubs so…

Germany: Euro 2024 Preview
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Germany: Euro 2024 Preview

Euro 2024 has come around and it’s been a decade since the German National team lifted the World Cup in Brazil. Since then, the Mannschaft has gone through disastrous moments. They haven’t been able to qualify from the group stages in the last two World Cup editions and got kicked out from the round 16…