FBH Series

Antonio Conte: The Man Who Stays Winning

by Joe James “I always talk about education and respect. I give this. But I demand this. And if someone hasn’t a good attitude in...

From the Pitch to the Paddle: Why Soccer Stars are Secretly Obsessed with Pickleball

The worlds of soccer and pickleball might seem miles apart, one a global sport with a history stretching back millennia, the other a relatively...

The Evolution of Football Video Games and Their Impact on Fans

Football video games have become something of a cultural phenomenon. While they're popular among fans of the sport, they can be so much fun...

Those good ol' days

The Golden Era of Hungarian Football

Introduction: Setting the Scene In the immediate aftermath of the Second World War, Europe was a continent remaking itself. The war had left scars across...

UEFA European Football Championship in 1996 – First Euro Cup of Unified Germany

The journey leading to winning the UEFA European Championship in 1996 was not a rosy one for Germany. After winning the competition as West...

Real Madrid’s Dynasty: The First Five European Cups

Introduction In the accounts of football history, few periods stand as tall and as impactful as Real Madrid's dominance in the European Cup from 1956...

CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS

Jay-Jay Okocha: So good they named him twice

I. Introduction In the pantheon of football's most dazzling stars, Augustine Azuka "Jay-Jay" Okocha shines with an undiminished light. Born on the dusty pitches of...

David Ginola: The Enigmatic Maestro of French Football

Introduction In the pantheon of French football, where tales of grace, artistry, and élan are etched into the very fabric of the sport, the story...

Basque-Only: A Double Edged Sword for Athletic Club

Today's throwback piece comes from August 2018 and our sister site Tale of Two Halves - with Athletic Club going well in La Liga...

Long Reads

Antonio Conte: The Man Who Stays Winning

by Joe James “I always talk about education and respect. I give this. But I demand this. And if someone hasn’t a good attitude in...

From the Pitch to the Paddle: Why Soccer Stars are Secretly Obsessed with Pickleball

The worlds of soccer and pickleball might seem miles apart, one a global sport with a history stretching back millennia, the other a relatively...

Juan Alberto Schiaffino: Uruguay’s Mastermind Behind the 1950 World Cup Triumph

1. Introduction: Uruguay’s Unsung Maestro To understand Uruguay’s place in football folklore, one must first recognize the heroes who crafted its legacy. Among them stands...