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Euro 2020 Round Table: The aftermath
It’s probably safe to say Euro 2020 has been a tournament like none other for so many reasons, but inContinue Reading
Big Jack: Revered on both sides
On the eve of England’s first major final since Big Jack took to the pitch in 1966 and a yearContinue Reading
When Greeks became Gods: Euro 2004’s epic final
Euro 2020 will go down as one of the more unusual tournaments; spread over 11 host cities from Baku toContinue Reading
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Striking the Angle: Passion, noisy neighbours & the third-choice keeper enigma
Welcome to Striking the Angle, a selection of topical ramblings from our resident no-holds-barred editor Bryan Moore. Check out hisContinue Reading
The timeless inspiration of Giorgio Chiellini
Giorgio Chiellini is not a modern footballer – not if we consider a modern footballer to be an all-singing, all-dancing,Continue Reading
EDITORIAL: Black Lives Matter pre-match protests – To take a knee, or not to take a knee?
Across this tournament, aside from the insane drama and oh-so-nears, there has been a constant undercurrent of a wider societalContinue Reading
Allsvenskan Lowdown
The Allsvenskan is not often recognised in Europe despite being the elite division in Sweden, so we decided to outlineContinue Reading
Football’s Coming Home: The swirling enigma of England’s iconic football song
Rose-tinted glasses are wonderful. Those heady days of legging it up from football practice into the playground, desperately scrabbling throughContinue Reading
Canadian Premier League profiles: HFX Wanderers
There is an old saying that goes “build it and they will come”. I think Kevin Costner said it bestContinue Reading
An Ode to Benítez: How do you know, when you know?
How do you know, when you know, how to cook an omelette? It is a question that can raise eyebrows,Continue Reading
England vs Sweden Euro 92 – Lineker Substituted
Euro 92 was one of the more extraordinary championships, not least for the eventual winners Denmark only joining a matterContinue Reading
Euro Stories: Denmark handed last-minute Euro ‘92 place at Yugoslavia’s expense
Football is historically littered with fairy tale endings and dreams coming true. It’s also partial to its fair share ofContinue Reading
Eliteserien Lowdown
Eliteserien is Norwegian football’s first division but is one of the lesser known leagues, so we decided to outline theContinue Reading
Russia, the Euros and Me
When you get rejected by a budget supermarket chain for a shelf-stacking job, you know it’s time to switch focus;Continue Reading
Euro 2020 Round Table: Winners, dark horses, flops, top scorers, fondest memories
With what will surely go down as one of the more unusual European Championships after the year-long delay due toContinue Reading
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Mind In Medway
“Sport brings people together” is a phrase we often hear and particularly with regards to football. It can be aContinue Reading
The first-ever all-Basque Copa del Rey Final
Real Sociedad v Athletic Bilbao: Despite the enforced delay, an historic cup final with a rivalry running deep to theContinue Reading
32 Sides to Every Story: Group H – Colombia, Japan, Senegal & Poland
Group H may just be one of the most open, unpredictable groups in the modern World Cup eras, with allContinue Reading
32 Sides to Every Story: Group G – England, Belgium, Tunisia & Panama
Group G was, baring a near-miracle, always going to be a group of two halves. England and Belgium would beContinue Reading
32 Sides to Every Story: Group F – Germany, Mexico, Sweden & South Korea
Group F saw the reigning champions, Germany, pitted against the ambitious nations of Mexico, Sweden and South Korea, three teamsContinue Reading
32 Sides to Every Story: Group E – Brazil, Switzerland, Serbia & Costa Rica
Group E was billed as a battle for second spot – Brazil was the consensus pick to walk the group,Continue Reading
32 Sides to Every Story: Group D – Argentina, Croatia, Iceland & Nigeria
Group D, on paper, should have been a group of two halves: Argentina and Croatia were meant to be battlingContinue Reading
32 Sides to Every Story: Group C – France, Denmark, Peru & Australia
Welcome to the third part of our epic tale of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, told through theContinue Reading
32 Sides to Every Story: Group B – Spain, Portugal, Morocco & Iran
Welcome to the second part of our epic tale of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, told through theContinue Reading
32 Sides to Every Story: Group A – Russia, Uruguay, Egypt & Saudi Arabia
Welcome to our epic tale of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, told through the eyes of those onContinue Reading
32 Sides to Every Story: the inside view on the 2018 World Cup
The 2018 World Cup was a phenomenal tournament – exactly what you would hope for in the world’s biggest andContinue Reading
Canadian Premier League profiles: FC Edmonton
Edmonton evolves. The provincial capital city of Alberta, Canada, has developed over the years from its founding in 1795 asContinue Reading
Paraguay: Eclipsed by its neighbours, but with a footballing ‘heart’ as big as any
José Luis Chilavert. Roque Santa Cruz. Óscar Cardozo. Save for a short list of cult heroes who captured the heartsContinue Reading
FM Challenges – (5) Great geographical and through-the-leagues challenges
We are already well into 2021, years go by, yet from a football point of view, certain things never change.Continue Reading
FM21 Challenges – (4) Historic feats, massive overachievement, and usurping large neighbours
A new chapter has begun, years go by, yet from a football point of view, certain things never change. AtContinue Reading
FM Challenges – (3) Back in the Big Time: Making an Impression, Top Flight Debutants & Underdogs
Thankfully 2020 is drawing to a close, years go by, yet from a football point of view, certain things neverContinue Reading
FM21 Challenges – (2) Return to European Glory or First Domestic Title
Christmas has gone, years go by, yet from a football point of view, certain things never change. At this pointContinue Reading
FM21 Challenges: (1) Restore Fallen Domestic Giants
Christmas has gone, years go by, yet from a football point of view, certain things never change. At this pointContinue Reading
Seán Dillon exclusive: “Craig Levein’s the best manager I’ve worked under.”
When tackling any interview, you always worry about whether your guest will be friendly and open or if it willContinue Reading
Four Minutes in May: Remembering Schalke 04’s Champion of Hearts 20 years on
Football stadiums are many a person’s place to be on a weekend. Since March 2020 onwards with the ongoing Covid-19Continue Reading
The Demise of York City
Featured image courtesy of York Press What ever happened to York City? From an appearance in the old second divisionContinue Reading
Canadian Premier League profiles: Cavalry FC
When I think of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, I traditionally think of three things – ice hockey, rodeo & professional wrestling.Continue Reading
Au Revoir Coupe de la Ligue
French football’s main domestic cup competition is the Coupe de France, a competition famous for its upsets and extraordinary tales.Continue Reading
Trek to Tannadice
Football is nothing without fans. This is one of the most tiresome phrases that we have heard since lockdown hitContinue Reading
Canadian Premier League profiles: Atlético Ottawa
Ottawa – the federal capital and political hub of Canada. Sure, other parts of the country get more attention andContinue Reading
Barack Obama and the 2008 Euros
The 21st of June 1964, a balmy evening in the Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid. Marcelino pops up with a goal inContinue Reading
FM20 Challenges: (5) Supporter Ownership, Phoenix Clubs and Academies
If the global covid-19 pandemic has shown anything about the sport we love, it is how important the role ofContinue Reading
FM20 Challenges: (4) Financial & stadium issues
Project Restart is now in full swing as the Premier League is set to return on 17 June, while theContinue Reading
FM20 Challenges: (3) Fallen Giants
As leagues across Europe tentatively edge back towards action, fans are likely to be a notable absence from games forContinue Reading
FM20 Challenges: (2) Extraordinary geographical and script-busting tasks
Bit by bit football edges back to normality. The Bundesliga has exploded with goals, while the Italian and Spanish associationsContinue Reading
FM2020 Challenges: (1) Capital city, dominance-breaking and through-the-leagues
After more than two months without football due to global covid-19 pandemic, we at Heart of Football share the frustrationsContinue Reading
Matchdays: Pyongyang
By Rishi Chowdhury 4pm, 08 October 2015 – Kim Il Sung Stadium – Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea OneContinue Reading
An Introduction to UK Academy Football
Youth academies. Anyone who’s played Football Manager will know how important they are in guiding your wonderkids towards a firstContinue Reading
Interview: Momo Yansane – the world’s new favourite centre forward
Humans have an innate ability to find an interest in things to keep themselves occupied, and to some extent, happyContinue Reading
Interview: Istiklol’s Timur Dzhuraev
Most football fans (and people) don’t know much about the Central Asian country of Tajikistan. Or at least, they didn’tContinue Reading
