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Roberto Carlos: The Man Who Shaped the Modern Full-Back Role

Roberto Carlos: The Man Who Shaped the Modern Full-Back Role

Roberto Carlos: Much More Than Just a Freekick at ‘Le Tournoi’ Alex Waite pays homage to one of the great fullbacks, someone who helped shape the full-back position into what it has become in 20th-century Football. The one and only, Roberto Carlos. In August 1994, Roberto Carlos announced

Ukraine's Greatest Football Players

Ukraine's Greatest Football Players

The 5 Greatest Ukrainian Football Players of All Time Formerly a part of the Soviet Union until 1991, Ukraine is a new presence in international football when compared to the long history of other footballing nations. Despite their inexperience, the Eastern Europeans haven’t wasted time in making themselves household

FC Union Berlin: A Story of Rebellion

FC Union Berlin: A Story of Rebellion

The Story of FC Union Berlin’s Rebellious History The Stasi rule touched every aspect of life in late 20th century Germany - even football. David Wyatt-Hupton looks at FC Union Berlin’s history, rivalry and position under Stasi rule - and why it’s still important today. [caption id="

Abou Diaby: The “Next Patrick Vieira” Who Spent a Career Plagued By Injury

Abou Diaby: The “Next Patrick Vieira” Who Spent a Career Plagued By Injury

Abou Diaby’s Frustrating Career in Football Heralded as the “next Patrick Vieira” but plagued by injury - who is Abou Diaby? The Sporting Blog tells the full story, including Diaby’s stints playing for global clubs - and why he retired before he could realise his full potential. [caption id="

The 5 Greatest Defensive Midfielders in Football History

The 5 Greatest Defensive Midfielders in Football History

More Than Just Tough Tackling: The Greatest Defensive Midfielders of All-Time! The defensive midfielder role became a major talking point over the last two decades of football. But who are the greatest defensive midfielders in football history? Read on for Drew Farmer’s Top 5 [caption id=""

The Most Iconic Attacking Trios in Football History

The most devastating attacking trios in the history of football.

Jack Leslie: Dropped From the England Squad For Being Black

Jack Leslie: Dropped From the England Squad For Being Black

Dropped For Being Black: The Story of Jack Leslie and the England Football Team Jack Leslie would have been the first black man to play for England, had he not been dropped from the squad without good reason. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="300"