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Mexico : a country where soccer is a national celebration
When the world turns its attention to North America in June 2026, it will be looking at three host nations. The United States will bring its economic power. Canada will…
Chelsea 2012 : A miracle that defied Europe
On May 19, 2012, at Munich’s Allianz Arena, Chelsea won the first UEFA Champions League title in its history. It was an improbable, almost irrational victory, achieved on Bayern Munich’s…
The season where Yaya Touré have dominated the Premier League
Some seasons transcend statistics. Campaigns in which a player seems to operate on a different plane, redefining what was thought possible for his position. Yaya Touré’s 2013-14 season belongs in…
How Claude Makelele revolutionized the Premier League ?
In soccer history, very few players have given their name to a technical move. Even fewer have given their name to an entire position. Claude Makelele belongs to that rare…
Arsenal in european final : between broken dreams and missed opportunity
For a long time, Arsenal embodied a certain vision of European soccer. An elegant club, faithful to its principles, driven by Arsène Wenger’s almost romantic philosophy. Yet behind the domestic…
Mourinho’s FC Porto fairytale run
On May 26, 2004, in the heat of Gelsenkirchen, FC Porto permanently entered European soccer legend. Facing Didier Deschamps’ AS Monaco, the Portuguese side won 3-0 and lifted the second…
The 5 greatest Champions League final in 21st century
With just days to go before PSG and Arsenal battle for the most prestigious competition in European soccer, anticipation is steadily building around a new Champions League final that could…
Samuel Eto’o, Africa’s greatest striker
Samuel Eto’o redefined African soccer with his goals, trophies, and relentless mentality. From Real Madrid’s youth ranks to Champions League glory with Barcelona and Inter Milan, here is the story…
Nigeria 1998 : a missed apointement
At the 1998 World Cup in France, Nigeria arrived with an already massive reputation. Olympic champions two years earlier in Atlanta, the Super Eagles embodied the future of African soccer.…
France Bulgaria 1993 : A night of nightmare for France
November 17, 1993 remains one of the most painful dates in the history of French soccer. That night, at the Parc des Princes, the French national team believed it had…