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Iconic Strikers:
Henrik Larsson
Before Zlatan, Sweden had another world-class famous striker. Learn all about the career of Henrik Larsson.
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Lamine Yamal:
The Future of Football?
After Euro 2024 everyone was talking about Lamine Yamal, they young Spanish superstar. Learn about the early years of his career.
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Like Father Like Son
Do you have the same job as your father? Read about some famous football families.
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Andrea Pirlo
One of the coolest and calmest players to ever play. Read about the fantastic career of Andrea Pirlo.
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How Qatar Changed
PSG
In 2011 a Qatari investment group bought PSG, this changed French and European football forever.
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Fantastic Finals:
The Copa del Rey 2011
Two great teams with some of the best players in the world. The 2011 Copa del Rey final didn't have a lot of goals, but it was a battle between two football powerhouses. Read about the 2011 final.
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Golden Generations:
France 1998-2000
With players such as Zinedine Zidane, Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira, the Fench team from 1998-2000 was one of the best European teams ever. Learn about the key players and what they won.
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Ralf Rangnick
One of the most important managers in modern football, now the manager of the Austrian national team. Read about the career of Ralf Rangnick.
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Sam Kerr
The star of women's football in the English league, learn about the career of the Australian superstar.
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Euro 96
The last Euros of the 20th Century played in the home of football. Discover the key players, the big games and the atmosphere of Euro 96.
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Golden Generations:
The USWNT 2012 - 2019
From 2012 - 2019 the US Women's National Team dominated women's football. Learn about the trophies they won and the history they made.
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Iconic Strikers:
Ronaldo Nazário
Brazil has produced some of the best strikers, but perhaps the best was the original. The phenomenon that was Ronaldo Nazário
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The History of Saudi Arabian Football
Read the history of the football mad nation that's making an impact on the world game.
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Why do Brazil Play in Yellow?
Find out the history behind the most famous shirt in football
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Denmark's Underdog Story
How did Demark win a tournament they didn't even qualify? Learn about Denmark's unbelievable Euro 92 success.
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Heavy Metal Football
Loud, aggressive and fast. Learn about the history of Gegenpressing and the managers that created it.
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Iconic Strikers:
Gabriel Batistuta
A legend of 90s football and one of the most iconic strikers of his generation. Learn about the amazing career of Gabriel Batistuta.
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Arsenal's Invincibles
Maybe the greatest achievement in Premier League history. Read about the Arsenal Invincibles and Wenger's dream for the team.
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Great Football Cities:
Milan
The biggest city in Italy also has two of their most successful teams. Read about The Derby della Madonnina.
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Great Football Cities:
Lisbon
The Portuguese capital has a fatastic football history with great teams and great players.
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The Dassler Brothers
How did an argument between two brothers cause the creation of two or the biggest football brands?
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Great Football Cities: Istanbul
Where East meets West, and three massive football teams fight to be the best. Learn about Istanbul and the cities passion for football.
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Iconic Strikers:
Raúl
Read about the career of former Spain and Real Madrid captain Raúl.​
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Dortmund's Yellow Wall
One of the best atmospheres in European football. Read about The Yellow Wall at Signal Iduna Park.​
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Senegal at the 2002 World Cup
They played with smiles on their faces and inspired a generation to start playing football. Learn about Senegal and their amazing performance at the 2002 World Cup​
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The FA Cup
The oldest cup competition in the world. Read about the magic and history of he FA Cup
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Iconic Strikers:
Paolo Rossi
Banned in 1980. World Cup winner and Golden Boot winner in 1982, read about the career of Paolo Rossi.
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Total Football
Read about the amazing Dutch team of the 1970s. This team amazed the world with its style of play, and is still loved and copied today.
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Valencia's Golden
Era
It's difficult to stop the domination of Real Madrid and Barcelona, but the 2001-2004 Valencia team managed to do that.
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Iraq's 2007 Asian Cup
Win
IIraq's greatest football moment. Read about their 2007 Asian Cup win and how it united a country.
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Mexico:
The Underachievers
One of the biggest footballing nations in the world. Mexico have played in more World Cups than Spain and England, so why aren't they better?
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Iconic Strikers:
Jimmy Greaves
One of English footballs best strikers. Learn about the career and goals of Jimmy Greaves.
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Goalsoring
Wingers
Football is always changing. One positions that as changed a lot over recent years is playing as a winger. Read about some of the best goalscoring wingers of recent times.
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Iconic Strikers:
Samuel Eto'o
One of the best African Strikers ever and one of the best strikers of a generation. Learn about the successful career of Samuel Eto'o.
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Inter's Treble
Was this Italian football's greatest team? The records will say yes. Leran about the 2009-2010 Inter Milan team and the jounrey to create history.
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Fantastic Finals:
Istanbul 2005
Perhaps the greatest Champions League final of all time, two European giants played a classic in istanbul. Read about the 2005 Champions League final.
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Emma Hayes:
Changing the Women's
Game
One of the greatest female managers ever, Emma Hayes has changed women's football. Learn about the trophies she's won and what she means for the women's game.
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Longest Winning
Streaks
To win 10 games in a row is a great achievement, what about 20? Or 25? Or even 30? Learn about the longest winning runs in football. Read about the longest winning runs in football.
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FC St. Pauli
Die Kiezkicker
In the suburbs of a German city is a special team that stands for more than football. Discover the community club of FC St. Pauli.
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Great Football Cities:
Glasgow
Scotland's second biggest city has a long history of football. Learn abut the two teams that dominate the city and Scottish football.
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Great Football Cities:
London
One of the best cities in the World, London has so many football teams and stadiums to visit. Read all about them.
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The King:
Pelé
The greatest player ever to play? Learn about the career of the most popular and one of the best footballer of all time
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Nottingham Forest:
1976-1980
Learn all about the unlikely story of Nottingham Forest, who from 1976 to 1980 went from the Second Division to the European Cup in 4 years.
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Nigeria's Greatest
Players
Nigeria has produced some stars of world football. From quick attackers to strong midfielders, read about the greatest Nigerian players.
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Jürgen Klopp:
The Normal One
When he arrived at Liverpool the club were having a difficult time. Over the next 8 years he became a hero and one of their best managers. Read about Klopp's Liverpool.
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Linda Caicedo:
The Next Superstar
One of the most exciting talents in women's football. Read about the Colombian superstar Linda Caicedo.
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The Best Wembley Finals
One of the most famous stadiums in the world has hosted some memorable game. Learn about Wembley's best finals.
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