Late Tackle

The minnow countries flexing their muscles on the international stage

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The Late Tackle Magazine Team
3 February 2025

TOM WINCH LOOKS AT THOSE COUNTRIES ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A NAME FOR THEMSELVES ON THE INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL MAP…

The past year gave us plenty of stories from the nonstop world of football. From Manchester City’s continued Premier League dominance to Spain breaking English hearts in Berlin to lift the European Championship.
Those stories, however, fade into insignificance when you consider the more unexpected narrative to make worldwide news: San Marino winning TWO games of football!
In an age where money rules, San Marino’s feel-good success highlighted the determination of part-time players...

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