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The Beckham Experiment: The Verdict

November 14th, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

As David Beckham’s MLS contract comes to an end, Ciaran Kelly looks at the impact that the English superstar had on football in America.

Johan Cruyff: The Total Voetballer

September 14th, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes a detailed look at the career of Holland and Ajax legend Johan Cruyff.

Henrik Larsson: The King of Kings

August 19th, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly pays homage to the greatest striker to have graced the SPL over the past few decades.

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior – The World’s Hottest Property?

June 25th, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

With a number of big name clubs reportedly chasing his signature, Neymar is currently one of the most coveted players in world football.

Lionel Messi: Comparing The World’s Best Player to Legends

May 16th, 2011 by Willie Gannon

As Lionel Messi continues to dazzle the football world, Willie Gannon compares the Argentine to some of the all time greats.

How Do YOU Rate Players?

April 10th, 2011 by Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon puts forward his personal method for rating the game’s great and not so great.

Competition: Pelé Sports

March 21st, 2011 by Back Page Football

We’ve got another exciting competition for you on BackPageFootball.com, this time thanks to the kind folk at Pele Sports.

Ronaldo – Defining Moments (Part 4)

February 17th, 2011 by Kevyn Doran

In the penultimate episode of his Ronaldo tribute series, Kevin Doran takes a look at the goal that left one of football’s most cultivated managers and most revered professionals in disbelief.

Ronaldo – Defining Moments (Part 2)

February 15th, 2011 by Kevyn Doran

In his second installment of a 5 part series, Kevin Doran takes a look at some of the headline moments dotted throughout the career of El Fenomeno.

Five Glorious, Samba Style Titles – Brazil’s World Cup History

May 30th, 2010 by David Roberts

To put it simply, there is none better. Five titles, more than any other nation, between 1958 and 2002, has firmly established Brazil as football’s world super-power. As well as this, Brazil are the only nation to qualify for every tournament. But it’s not just about the success. The swagger and style with which Brazil [...]