The story behind Brazil’s 1970 World Cup win
by Mexico 1970 is the brightest jewel in Brazil’s five studded crown. It is the benchmark for subsequent World Cups, the side against which other winners of …
A prodigy’s teenage career at an end, are world records on the horizon?
by Last update: 30/03/2021 Jakob is part of an exceptional feel-good story of three brothers, Henrik, Filip and Jakob who, despite coming from a Northern European …
English eyes on Florentino Luis
by As one of the most exciting defensive midfielders in European football, there are many clubs intrigued by Benfica starlet Florentino Luis. The midfielder, nicknamed ‘The …
The story behind Brazil’s 1962 World Cup win
Diego Maradona’s 1986 campaign probably stands as the greatest individual contribution to a World Cup win. But what Garrincha did in 1962 is not far behind. Had …
Liverpool looking to move on fringe stars
Having built a strong but rather small squad, it was expected that this summer might see Liverpool look to further their depth. The return of …
Barcelona confirming that Messi wants out
After in many pundits opinion, a near never ending spell of mismanagament by the Barcelona board, it has now become clear that Messi wants to …
Liverpool relying on Thiago Alcantara to wait for transfer
When a player the quality of Thiago Alcantara comes up on the market, it’s are that any team would say no to the player. However, …
The story behind Brazil’s 1958 World Cup win
Brazil had blown up on home ground in the final game of the 1950 World Cup. Four years later they lost their heads and brawled their …
The life of the French team without Martin Fourcade
by Last March, Martin Fourcade, undisputed leader of the French biathlon team, announced that he was ending his career. Five months later, his former teammates are …