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How Pablo Escobar changed Colombian football forever.

How Pablo Escobar changed Colombian football forever.

The story of Pablo Escobar and his involvement in Colombian Football The School of Football is back with the extraordinary tale of the beautiful game, and its relationship with the world’s most notorious criminal. ‘The King of Cocaine’ managed to exert his influence on pretty much every facet of

Hidetoshi Nakata - Footballer and Fashion Icon

Hidetoshi Nakata - Footballer and Fashion Icon

Hidetoshi Nakata, the cult hero who put Asian football on the map. The man nicknamed the ‘Asian David Beckham’ is widely considered as the greatest Japanese player of all time. During his 11 year career, he played in 3 WC’s, earnt legendary status in Italian football and he became

Jean-Pierre Papin, football’s first £10 million pound player.

Jean-Pierre Papin, football’s first £10 million pound player.

Jean-Pierre Papin - The short story of his record-breaking career In July 1992 Papin moved from Marseille to AC Milan in what was a world-record transfer fee at the time of £10.8 million, in the process he became the first-ever player to be bought for 10+

Mohammed Salim: The “Barefooted juggler” who’s Feet Defied Colonialism.

Mohammed Salim: The “Barefooted juggler” who’s Feet Defied Colonialism.

The Story of Mohammed Salim: The Barefooted Juggler The story of Mohammed Salim, a trailblazer in difficult times and under trying circumstances, as told by our chums over at The School of Football. Born in Calcutta, India in 1904 Salim would go on to become the first player from the

Chapecoense, a club like no other.

Chapecoense, a club like no other.

Chapecoense - An incredible football story The School of Football summarises the incredible story of Chapecoense, the club that had to literally re-build from the ashes. On the 13th January 2021, the club from the Brazilian city of Chapecó gained promotion to Série A just one year after being relegated

Élton José Xavier Gomes: the smallest professional footballer of all time.

Élton José Xavier Gomes: the smallest professional footballer of all time.

Elton Gomes is the smallest pro footballer ever The School of Football is back with a smaller bang than usual! But none the less still as powerful as ever, with the story of Elton Gomes, the shortest footballer on record. At 1.54m (5 ft 1 in) It is widely

Celtic’s Lisbon Lions - European Cup 1967

Celtic’s Lisbon Lions - European Cup 1967

The Short Story of the Celtic Team that won the European Cup in 1967 The School to Football tells the story of the Celtic side that became Champions of Europe. Which in all likelihood, will not happen ever again. On the 25th of May 1967 Celtic beat Inter Milan 2-