War in Ukraine: Football’s humanity tested through conflict
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has already tested the world’s humanity, but what of football’s? Hope, corruption, pride, morals; the war for the heart of football is one we can’t ignore.
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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
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
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
Francesco Toldo: The underrated, dependable deputy to Buffon’s brilliance
With four FIFA World Cup victories, Italy has produced some of the finest players to grace the game. Giuseppe Meazza,Continue Reading
Matchdays: Turin & Castelnuovo di Garfagnana
Blinking into the blazing Tuscan sunshine I had to stop for a moment and catch myself. Looking back, it wasContinue Reading
Football’s most unique cup competition: the Coupe de France
“The greatest cup competition in the world is back”: a phrase commonly trotted out amongst English pundits and supporters thisContinue Reading
Heart of Football 