It’s over eleven years since Serbia played Albania in a politically charged qualifier. But what exactly happened that night, and why does it still resonate with so many in both countries ahead of their clash on June 7 in Tirana.
Some defeats are painful. Some are humiliating. And then there is The Shock of Gibraltar. Where Celtic’s 1–0 loss to the Lincoln Red Imps in July 2016, a result so bizarre it’s still muttered about with a mix of disbelief and wincing humour across pubs in Glasgow. It wasn’t just a loss for Celtic; it…
This is the story of how Real Betis broke the world record transfer fee for Denilson, despite not being financial heavyweights in football.
Nowadays, you hear it everywhere. On Match of the Day, in WhatsApp groups, from pundits trying to explain how a team came away with nothing despite battering the opposition. xG is part of the football conversation now. But for all the talk, most people couldn’t tell you where it came from, or who came up…
Reading FC is a club with a long history in English football, but thanks to their owner Dai Yongge, they are close to extinction. Find out more here.
On the east side of Leeds, a mere 20-minute drive from Elland Road, Farsley Celtic are facing a major uphill battle to ensure their club’s status
Robbie Keane is an Irish icon. He will go down as the country’s greatest ever goalscorer, but his post playing career has been quite controversial.
There are some players in the footballing world that are simply born to play. Watching these players transcend the game to a new level is what makes fans adore the sport. A player that defined the term ‘natural born talent’ was none other than Adel Taarabt. Skill, speed, strength—you name it. Adel Taarabt possessed it…
Lutz Pfannenstiel may be the craziest man in football. From playing on every continent to match-fixing scandals to even dying on the pitch.
