Mar
27
Franz Beckenbauer: Football’s emperor
There are good players who will always be fondly remembered by supporters, and there…
The Sideliner
Mar
19
Tragedy and Hope – The Chapecoense story
In 2016, a catastrophic plane crash involving Brazilian club Chapecoense claimed the…
Mar
13
Spain’s four years of global domination
This year marks the eleventh anniversary of one of football’s greatest dynasties rea…
Mar
5
The demise of East German football
Few events have shaped modern Europe quite like German reunification. Historical mil…
Feb
27
Clarence Seedorf: Football’s everything man
The aptly nicknamed Il Professore, Clarence Seedorf, isn’t just a former world-class…
Feb
20
The rise, demise, and resurrection of Parma Calcio
Over the past 30 years, Italian football has seen the highest of highs and lowest of…
Feb
12
The generational talent of Adriano
The name Adriano is synonymous with one of the most tragic falls from grace in footb…
Feb
5
The 2000 Intercontinental Cup Final
The Intercontinental Cup, a long-extinct tournament that pitted the titans of Europe…
Jan
29
The enigma of the Jules Rimet Trophy
The World Cup trophy is a highly coveted prize in sports. Throughout the tournament’…