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This is arguably the most high-profile mystery in professional…
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It was late summer on the coast of Catalonia, 1996. Englishman…
The divergent path and uncertain future of the Ox
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Blood, War and Total Football
"Professional football is something like war. Whoever behaves…
Radja Nainggolan: Rome’s modern day warrior
Rome is a city steeped in ancient history. The Italian capital…
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As Andrea Bocelli sang the iconic Nessun Dorma, I wiped a tear…
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As the Three Lions crashed out of the 2010 World Cup on South…
Unsung Heroes – Matt Crocker
“All kids need a little help, hope and somebody who believes…
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The notion of ‘winning at all costs’ is one ingrained in the…
Unsung Heroes – Juan Manuel Lillo
Spain’s youngest ever La Liga manager, accredited with the…
Naby Keïta: Africa’s brightest starlet
Born in the Guinean capital of Conakry, Naby Leye Keïta spent…
