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The 2014 World Cup in 64 images

July 14th, 2014 by Neil Sherwin

64 games, 64 images, one epic World Cup in Brazil.

The legacy of Lionel Messi

July 13th, 2014 by Rory Masterson

Rory Masterson discusses Lionel Messi ahead of what is an opportunity for the Argentine to further cement his place as an all time great.

Was Luis Suarez’s behaviour in the World Cup expected?

July 10th, 2014 by Back Page Football

Was Luis Suarez’s bite on Giorgio Chiellini really as big a shock as was made out?

What is wrong with Mesut Özil?

July 5th, 2014 by Nathaniel Shaughnessy

Three reasons why Özil has been unable to maintain his high standards in the last twelve months.

Ugly Brazil team unworthy of World Cup glory

July 4th, 2014 by Robert Redmond

Robert Redmond discusses Brazil’s showing at the World Cup on home soil as they prepare for their toughest test yet against Colombia.

World Cup Legends: Belgium and Franky van der Elst

July 1st, 2014 by Alan Robins

Alan Robins’ legends series concludes with a look at one of the greatest players to pull on the red of Belgium.

World Cup Legends: Germany and Günter Netzer

June 30th, 2014 by Alan Robins

There are players that are respected for their skill, commitment and hard work. There are players that are loved for their talent, artistry and skill. Then there is Günter Netzer. There is a sense that the cultural change of late sixties early seventies produced some of the greatest flair players football has seen. The freedom to […]

World Cup Legends: Nigeria and Bright Omokaro

June 30th, 2014 by Alan Robins

The focus turns to Nigeria for the latest instalment of Alan Robins’ World Cup legends series.

World Cup Legends: Algeria and Lakhdar Belloumi

June 29th, 2014 by Alan Robins

Algeria’s Lakhdar Belloumi is the latest legend to be featured in Alan Robins’ series.

World Cup Legends: Costa Rica and Errol Daniels

June 29th, 2014 by Alan Robins

‘Don Gol’ – Jorge Errol Daniels Hibbert, was born May 1944 in Guácimo in the Limón Province of Costa Rica. Educated at Saint Francis College he was noted for his footballing ability, until in 1962 at the age of 18 he signed for Liga Deportiva Alajuelense alongside his brother Floyd. Initially in The Manudos youth […]