Poland made their World Cup debut back in 1938, where a spectacular 6-5 loss against Brazil sent them home. It would take 36 years before…
Welcome to Last Word on Football’s ‘Returning Players’ Series. In this edition, we take a look at Cesc Fabregas. Born in Barcelona, Fabregas came through…
The 1942 FIFA World Cup was cancelled because of World War Two. What if the war never happened, though? Who would have gone on to…
The FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event on earth. Winning it is an achievement of almost incomprehensible magnitude. So, perhaps you’d be surprised…
On this day, 18th March 1992, Sunderland vs Chelsea in an FA Cup quarter-final replay, produced an FA Cup classic in front of a packed…
On this day, May 5th 1973, Second Division Sunderland produced a footballing masterclass to defeat the then mighty Leeds United in the FA Cup Final.
Football finances control everything in the modern game, and that includes how success is evaluated. Whilst football remains the fans game, something that has been…
Just last week, a group of Europe’s so called ‘biggest clubs’ joined forces to create the European Super League. Whilst they may on paper be the…
Oxford United’s week has been another one of highs and lows. Having won their last three games in succession, the U’s then lost out on…
Around the world, great escapes from relegation make great stories. Here is a look at just five from European football history.
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