Late Tackle
UNTOUCHABLE: Robert J Wilson says Lionel Messi’s World Cup displays have sealed his place as the greatest ever
Robert J Wilson argues that Lionel Messi’s extraordinary longevity, record-breaking numbers and continued brilliance on the World Cup stage have finally settled the debate over the...
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World
/ 3 days agoENGLAND BLOW IT AGAIN: Tom Blackett reflects on a missed opportunity for the Three Lions this summer
Tom Blackett reflects on England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, questioning Thomas Tuchel’s tactics and whether the Three Lions missed...
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Late Tackle
/ 2 months agoBRING ON THE SUPER-SIZED WORLD CUP! John Lyons looks ahead to a record-breaking tournament – and at England’s prospects
If England are to finally end their World Cup drought and bring it home, then they’re going to have to do...
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Late Tackle
/ 2 months agoWORLD CUP WARRIORS: Bob Pateman on the small group of players who have shown remarkable tournament longevity
On Wednesday, June 17, Lionel Messi is expected to become the first player to appear in a sixth World Cup finals...
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Late Tackle
/ 2 months agoCLOCKING UP THE MILES: Simon Baxter looks back at previous World Cup travel adventures and the task ahead for fans this time around
Simon Baxter looks back at World Cup travel adventures from Italia ’90 and Argentina ’78 as fans prepare for the logistical...
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Late Tackle
/ 2 months agoTHE MAGIC OF PANINI: Bob Pateman reflects on the impact of a World Cup staple that is coming towards the end of its journey
More than 60 years ago, the Panini family from Modena operated one of the small kiosks that once thrived in Italy,...
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Late Tackle
/ 2 months agoIT’S COMING HOME! Sam Todd looks at the struggles of English clubs in Europe 30 years ago played a part in a song that captured the hearts of a nation
English clubs have experienced many enjoyable seasons in Europe, but 1995-96 wasn’t one of them. Blackburn Rovers failed to get out...
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Late Tackle
/ 2 months agoSOCCER IN THE USA: Robert J Wilson takes a look back to the 1994 World Cup finals
Robert J Wilson revisits the 1994 World Cup in the United States – from Maradona’s downfall and Roberto Baggio’s heartbreak to...
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Europe
/ 5 months agoTHE DEMISE OF THE LUXURY PLAYER: Simon Baxter pens a eulogy to the lazy geniuses of yesteryear
If there was a patron saint of glorious inefficiency, it was Juan Roman Riquelme.
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Europe
/ 5 months agoDISCOVERING CENTRAL ASIA: Hugo Varley takes a trip to watch football in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan & Kyrgzstan
As I sat on a plane bound for Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent, in October, I had something of a wobble.
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Late Tackle
/ 5 months agoCRAZY ABOUT COSTA RICA: John Clarke gets to the heart of football in the Central American country
Costa Rica have enjoyed some notable moments in the World Cup - with both Scotland and England having reason to regret...
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Europe
/ 5 months agoPASS THE BALL GRAND DUTCHY STYLE: Michael Spoor takes a foray into the world of alauxemborgish football
Spending the summer of 2024 with my partner, a Luxembourg citizen, prospectively offered up many delights.
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Late Tackle
/ 6 months agoLET’S BACK, NOT ATTACK, STAR JUDE: Robert J Wilson says the critics should give Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham a break
Robert J Wilson says the critics should give Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham a break
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World
/ 6 months agoALL HAIL THE GROUP OF DEATH: Sam Todd on a World Cup staple that could be under threat
FEW concepts capture the World Cup imagination like the ‘Group of Death’. Coined by Mexican journalists as ‘El Grupo de la...
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Late Tackle
/ 6 months agoENGLISH MANAGERS ON THE MOVE: Matt Singfield on why up-and-coming bosses are increasingly tempted to look abroad for work
Liam Rosenior joined Chelsea from Strasbourg recently. A young English manager given an opportunity at the elite level after a period...
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Late Tackle
/ 6 months agoPROFIT AND PRODUCTION AT LA FABRICA: Paul Grech on how Real Madrid are making the most of their talented young stars
Paul Grech reports on how savvy Real Madrid are making the most of the talented young players they develop...
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World
/ 6 months agoSTEPPING INTO THE STARS: Jeff Jones gives the low-down on a small Welsh club attracting attention
FOR groundhoppers, a must-visit ground in South Wales is Bush Park, home to Treowen Stars Football Club. The venue is one...
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Europe
/ 9 months agoThe Legacy of Jean-Marc Bosman: How one player’s personal battle reshaped football as we know it
Jamie Bicker reports on one player’s personal battle that ended up reshaping football as we know it...
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Late Tackle
/ 1 year agoA look at the world’s most unusual football league formats
Tom Winch sets out to explore some of the world's more unusual football league formats and makes some interesting discoveries.
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Late Tackle
/ 1 year agoFootball against the enemy: Simon Kuper on the game’s influence
Jonny Brick heads back to 1994, when a young Simon Kuiper went on a picaresque voyage through world football.
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Fans View
/ 1 year agoMartin Mazur on Diego Maradona’s drug ban and comeback
Martin Mazur reflects on when Argentina legend Diego Maradona was banned for drug use and then made his comeback at Boca...
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World
/ 1 year agoCallum Humphrey: Thomas Tuchel needs a real test
Callum Humphrey gives his thoughts on England's first steps under their new German boss and the road ahead So, what did...
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Late Tackle
/ 2 years agoSuperclasico: A young man’s experience of La Bombonera
Countless confetti flutter through La Bombonera. Ahead of the slowly descending pieces of paper, the huge blue wall behind the goal...
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EFL
/ 2 years agoTrivia: 20 unusual but totally true football facts
We all have something that fascinates us about football. That magic that keeps us coming back for more and more.
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Late Tackle
/ 2 years agoCallum Humphrey: Erling Haaland, Harry Kane last of a dying breed
Callum Humphrey says we should make the most of the likes of Erling Haaland and Harry Kane while we can.
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Late Tackle
/ 2 years agoRyan Reynolds, Tom Brady, Stormzy: Famous owners in the spotlight
Sam Sheppey looks at the big names who have been tempted to invest in English football.
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Features
/ 2 years agoSwedish shock: Recalling England’s home humbling by Sweden
Colin Allan recalls when England were stunned on home turf by Sweden 65 years ago...
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Retro
/ 2 years agoPhilip O’Rourke on the forgotten giants of international football
Philip O'Rourke looks at the changing face of the World Football map
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Late Tackle
/ 2 years agoRobert Wilson reflects on Sven-Goran Eriksson’s career
Robert J Wilson reflects on the life and times of the late England manager... If Gareth Southgate was judged as a...
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Europe
/ 2 years agoGive Gareth some credit: Praise for the departing England boss
Robert J Wilson looks back on the reign of the departed England manager following his decision to stand down after the...
