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Argentina’s greatest number tens – Diego Maradona

Robert Barter takes a look at some of the greatest players to wear the number ten jersey for Argentina – this week, Diego Maradona

Aidan Boland discusses the challenges facing Germany’s top teams as they struggle to compete financially with Europe’s elite.

Robert Barter looks ahead to Wednesday night’s UEFA Super Cup which pits Julen Lopetegui’s Real Madrid against rivals Atletico Madrid in Estonia.

Aidan Boland examines the history of footballers from the Republic of Ireland international team and their relationship with the annual Ballon d’Or.

Project 2026. That’s what it’s about now for the footballing hierarchy of America, Oliver McManus explores their latest target for success.

With the dust settling from the most recent edition of the World Cup, Ivan Smyth brings us an A to Z of highs and lows from this summer’s tournament

With the dust settled from the World Cup in Russia, Kevin Coleman looks back on a tournament that re-started our love affair with football

Ahead of the 2018 World Cup final, Evan Coughlan looks back at the first ever tournament and its enduring global legacy.

Robert Barter reflects on a wild night in Saint Petersburg as Argentina left it late to overcome Nigeria in the final round of Group D games.

Felix Tasker looks at the mental aspects of the England nation team’s tournament failures and the task facing Gareth Southgate.