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
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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
The tragedy of Luciano Re Cecconi
Picture the scene. It’s a rainy Lancashire afternoon at Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School. The main building is reminiscent ofContinue 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 