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Martin Palermo at Boca Juniors

Martin Palermo: An Ode to ‘El Loco’ & Championship Manager 00/01

At eight years old, there was no doubt in my mind who the greatest footballer in the world was: Martin Palermo. Martin Palermo’s Gaming Hero Status I didn’t know what he looked like, what his skillset was, or why he was particularly effective in a front two. What I did know was that if I paid between £11,000,000 and £13,000,000 for him on Championship Manager… Read More »Martin Palermo: An Ode to ‘El Loco’ & Championship Manager 00/01

Diego Maradona at Sevilla

Diego Maradona’s Rollercoaster Year at Sevilla (1992/93)

If football had a walk of fame, Diego Maradona’s name would be set in gold, glittering under floodlights and flanked by the ghosts of defenders he left trailing in his wake. Most fans know the iconic chapters — Hand of God, Napoli’s Messiah, Mexico ’86 magic. But between the glory and the decline lies a peculiar, almost forgotten episode: his short, chaotic spell at Sevilla FC. Which somehow serves… Read More »Diego Maradona’s Rollercoaster Year at Sevilla (1992/93)