The forgotten hero who won as many trophies as Barcelona superstar Messi
Every year, Barcelona win a trophy or two. Even this year, a relatively forgettable seasons for the Catalan super club, they picked up the Copa del Rey and reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League. So the likes of Lionel Messi, Gerard Pique and Andres Iniesta have bulging trophy cabinets. Messi has an incredible 30 […]
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Why you should never trust former Chelsea and Bayern Munich star Ballack
Michael Ballack was a class act for Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Germany. A fearsome adversary for any opposing midfielder, Ballack was one of few footballers who had it all: vision, aerial prowess, a wicked shot and pure physicality. The former Germany captain had a knack for scoring in big games, was two-footed and […]
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When Real Madrid asked Steven Gerrard to ‘go to war’ with Liverpool
At his peak, Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard could have walked into any team – including the mighty Real Madrid. In fact, during Jose Mourinho’s time at Los Blancos, Europe’s most successful club tried to incite Gerrard to agitate for a move to the Santiago Bernabeu, according to the former Liverpool captain himself. Throughout his illustrious […]
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Robert Pires’ top five Arsenal goals
That goal against Villa.
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Denis Hurley’s favourite Arsenal goal sums up Tony Adams’ renaissance under Arsene Wenger
The World Cup really captured the imagination in Ireland as the country had never qualified before and the penalty shootout win against Romania is the standout moment. Commentator George Hamilton described it perfectly before David O’Leary’s winning penalty when he said,
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When Daniel Amokachi subbed himself on in an FA Cup semi final for Everton v Tottenham Hotspur and won the game
What a hero.
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Watch: When Belletti put it through Almunia’s leg to win it for Barcelona against Arsenal
Would you rather score 100 sh1t goals or 1 incredible goal.
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The night Robert Pires came back to Arsenal and the fans serenaded him all night
Robert Pires returned to Arsenal in 2009 playing for Villarreal Arsenal fans sung his name all night You can watch Pires play at Star Sixes on July 13 Get 25% off when you enter FSCOFFER at checkout In 2009 Arsenal legend Robert Pires returned to Arsenal playing for Villarreal in the Champions League and the […]
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Were the Juventus v Real Madrid starting line-ups in this semi-final the best ever?
Juventus and Real Madrid are two of Europe’s football institutions. When you think of the biggest clubs in the continent, you’re bound to reel off these two teams in your top five. Real Madrid have won 12 European Cups, for crying out loud. Juventus have dominated Italian football over the years (most recently winning their […]
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This playmaker is an underrated Manchester City cult hero
Manchester City fans are absolutely spoilt when it comes to the talent in their squad. From back to front, City boast some of the best players in the world. Vincent Kompany, David Silva, Leroy Sane and Sergio Aguero are all cases in point. But back in 2007, City’s squad included players of less glamorous standing, […]
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