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Ronaldo at Corinthians

Ronaldo at Corinthians: The Story Behind R9’s Return to Brazil

By the end of 2008, many believed Ronaldo Nazário’s career was over. Myself included. I was only 11 at the time, but even I could see what was also evident for everybody else. The two-time Ballon d’Or winner had already conquered Europe with PSV Eindhoven, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and AC Milan. The last one didn’t quite go as planned, but enough of that.… Read More »Ronaldo at Corinthians: The Story Behind R9’s Return to Brazil

Shevchenko and Rebrov Partnership

Shevchenko and Rebrov: Dynamo’s Deadly Duo (’95-’01)

If I were to ask you to name me some of the best strike partnerships, few fans of today will really remember the prolificacy of Shevchenko and Rebrov. Well, that changes right now! Long before Andriy Shevchenko was winning Ballon d’Ors and Sergiy Rebrov was masterminding tactics from the dugout, they were simply two young Ukrainian lads lighting up European nights with an almost telepathic… Read More »Shevchenko and Rebrov: Dynamo’s Deadly Duo (’95-’01)

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7 Major European Cities Obsessed with Football

Of all the continents in the world, there are certain European cities which prove their obsession for football more than the others. South America aside – for obvious reasons! Best European Cities for Football I’ve had the pleasure of travelling to a number of European cities, purely for football reasons. For reference, you can find my guides to PSV and Valencia by clicking those links.… Read More »7 Major European Cities Obsessed with Football

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5 AC Milan Cult Heroes Every Fan Loves

It’s no wonder that a club as storied and revered as the Rossoneri have multiple legends in their archives, but these AC Milan cult heroes take their place rightfully directly beside them, too! The Best AC Milan Cult Heroes This list could go on and on, to be honest… While the likes of Maldini, Baresi, and Van Basten often dominate conversations, there are several other… Read More »5 AC Milan Cult Heroes Every Fan Loves

The Best Sporting Lisbon Rookies of all time

4 Sporting Lisbon Rookies Who Made It Big

As one of the proudest developmental setups in the world, it’s no wonder that there were a few Sporting Lisbon rookies who ascended to the heights they promised from the beginning. The Best Sporting Lisbon Rookies Sporting Lisbon, one of Portugal’s most storied football clubs, has long been renowned for its exceptional youth academy, consistently producing top-tier talent that goes on to excel. Some obviously… Read More »4 Sporting Lisbon Rookies Who Made It Big

Fernando Torres Career in Football Shirts

Fernando Torres: A Fiery Career in Football Shirts (1995-2019)

Fernando Torres, a name which is always included in the Premier League icon list. The long hair, the headband and the skill. Not to forget those Total 90 boots! How good was Fernando Torres? Really good. No, I mean really, really good. Although we can put to rest this idea that Nemanja Vidic couldn’t handle him (which, on average, he clearly could), there were a lot… Read More »Fernando Torres: A Fiery Career in Football Shirts (1995-2019)

Cheap Football Holiday Destinations in Europe

5 Fun & Cheap Holiday Destinations for Football Fans

Nothing screams ‘holiday‘ quite like getting yourself in and amongst a new football culture in the world. At least, that’s what I’ve convinced myself of at this point… What is the perfect ‘Football Holiday’? It’s a holiday with a whole heap of football involved. Pretty self-explanatory, to be honest! But with a bunch of options sprouting up all over the world about ‘package‘ holiday choices… Read More »5 Fun & Cheap Holiday Destinations for Football Fans

Ronaldinho football shirts

Ronaldinho’s Awesome Career in Football Shirts (1998-2015)

At the recent SDS Live Show, they played a game of start, sub sell between: Ronaldo (‘R9’), Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldinho. And all hell broke loose. When comparing ‘great players’ to ‘greats of the game’, you can fall into this trap of believing they’re not anywhere near as good as them. Or nostalgia might take over and make things even worse. So it speaks volumes… Read More »Ronaldinho’s Awesome Career in Football Shirts (1998-2015)

Zlatan's Career in Football Shirts

Zlatan: A ‘Lion’s Career told through Football Shirts (1999-2023)

Zlatan ‘Ibra’ Ibrahimović can be considered no less than a footballing legend. He is regarded by many as one of the greatest strikers of all time – and with good reason! Football is the playground for so many talents to showcase their skills on the world stage, but very few are able to achieve the longevity that makes a great player into a legend of… Read More »Zlatan: A ‘Lion’s Career told through Football Shirts (1999-2023)

Ronaldo Career in Football Shirts

Ronaldo: His Phenomenal Career Told Through Football Shirts (1994-2007)

Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima, commonly known as Ronaldo, is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. And rightly so! So often, we hear references about how the players of today simply ‘aren’t built like’ the ones from yesteryear. In my mind, very few players are able to consciously have that title attached to their name. But make no mistake about… Read More »Ronaldo: His Phenomenal Career Told Through Football Shirts (1994-2007)