Remembering North Korea’s attempt to disguise a striker as a keeper at WC10
You know Ronaldinho meant to lob David Seaman because he’s Ronaldinho
Gaining a little World Cup perspective from the Graham Taylor documentary
Nostalgia
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NostalgiaA forensic analysis of Byron Moreno’s refereeing in Italy v South Korea, 2002
One of the World Cup's most infamous matches.
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NostalgiaA tribute to Dean Ashton, the best striker England never had
Dean Ashton's career was cruelly cut short.
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NostalgiaRivaldo: The story of a great player in a not so great Barcelona team
His free-kicks alone were worth the entrance fee.
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NostalgiaCelebrating Juan Carlos Valeron and his remarkable career in Spain
Juan Carlos Valeron was a true footballing artist.
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NostalgiaDiego Maradona the manager: When Argentina was ruled by the hand of God
When Argentina embraced the madness.
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NostalgiaPaul Ince: Gerrard & Lampard weren’t the Golden Generation – we were
"They were not comparable to the way we played."
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NostalgiaA forensic analysis of Fernando Torres’ stunner for Spain vs Ukraine
When Carles Puyol turned into Johan Cruyff.
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NostalgiaIs Infernal’s ‘From London to Berlin’ actually the best World Cup song ever?
The Europop banger also predicted the future.
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NostalgiaRoger Milla: A player so remarkable a lie sat unchanged on Wiki for two months
So good even the urban myths are believable.
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NostalgiaA forensic analysis of Salif Diao’s wonderful goal at the 2002 World Cup
You're wrong about the greatest World Cup goal.
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In DepthRobbie Elliott: Asprilla lost his deposit as there were bullet holes in the walls
"He was mental. He just had an open house."
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NostalgiaA detailed recollection of the 2007 UCL final – on and off the pitch in Athens
It was an eventful day and night in Athens.
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NostalgiaRevisiting the golden age of Pepsi adverts, ft Beckham, Carlos and Totti
David Beckham + Pepsi adverts = pure gold.
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NostalgiaRemembering lasagnagate when Spurs were on for fourth but got the sh*ts
Losing a big game is bad enough, but this?
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NostalgiaA celebration of Hidetoshi Nakata, Serie A cult hero and fashionista icon
Hidetoshi Nakata certainly caught the imagination.
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NostalgiaGreat Goals Revisited: Harry Kewell for Leeds v Arsenal, 2003
A great goal from a great player in a great kit.
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NostalgiaA tribute to future Arsenal cult hero Alex Hleb, an ugly beauty lost in time
Arsenal fans will remember Alex Hleb fondly.
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Quick ReadsA forensic analysis of the Battle of the Bridge: ‘The most shameful game’
A record nine Spurs players were booked.
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NostalgiaA forensic analysis of Blackburn Rovers’ infamous Venky’s chicken advert
Can Blackburn fans laugh about this yet?