Category: Features
Italy Miss World Cup Thanks To Not So Ace Ventura – Calcio Consultant
As an American, my first World Cup experience was in 1986. The USA wasn’t in it, so I’ve seen a World Cup without them before, writes Frank Crivello.
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Northern Ireland’s Road to Spain ’82
Ben Roberts takes a look at Northern Ireland's road to the 1982 World Cup. You can also listen to a discussion on his new book, Gunshots & Goalpos [...]
Euro 1968: The Eye of a Political Thunderstorm
1968 was a turbulent year. In much the same way as in 2017, social unrest and division swept across the globe through the actions of a small number of [...]
Business as Usual in the Top 4 – La Liga Spotlight
This past weekend saw all of the top four teams in La Liga bag three points. However, despite the results, not all is well with Barcelona, Valencia, R [...]
Arthur of Gremio is Ready for the Next Step: to Europe & Selecao
At some stage during its quest for Jogo Bonito, Brazil decided it needed insurance, (writes James Nalton).
Once a nation famed for churning out an [...]
Bundesliga Zeitung – Euro Struggles Epitomised by Dortmund
In last week's edition of the Bundesliga Zeitung, I wrote about how important it was for the overall benefit of the Bundesliga that Borussia Dortmund [...]
Northern Ireland’s Journey To Their First World Cup
Ben Roberts takes a look at Northern Ireland's successful 1958 World Cup qualifying campaign. You can also listen to a discussion on his new book, Gun [...]
Pietro Pellegri: The Young Stars of Italian Football
Age: 16
Place of birth: Genoa, Italy
Position: Striker
Current club: Genoa
Serie A experience: 7 games
In March 2015, Genoa president Enrico Pr [...]
Madrid Fall in Catalonia – La Liga Spotlight
Judging by the headline, one would be led to believe that Real Madrid lost to FC Barcelona in the Clasico. However, on Sunday afternoon the mighty Rea [...]
Normal Service Resumed Ahead of Dortmund vs Bayern – Bundesliga Zeitung
It was over four years ago that Jupp Heynckes retired, but since his recent return to Bayern, it seems like he's never been away, writes Andy Wales.
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