Two stars crossed paths and missed the real show in the sky in Damian Balassone’s tongue in cheek look back at 1986.
Maradona and the bird
December 14, 2020 by 5 Comments
Rob Spurr shares a story of Diego Maradona’s extraordinary ability to change the atmosphere of a stadium and influence a grand slam winner in his prime, punctuated by dishing out “the bird” to an Australian fan on a fevered whim. [Stupendous but not entirely surprising – Ed.]
The Nuns of Naples 1984-91
November 26, 2020 by 5 Comments
With his usual rapier wit, Damian Balassone cuts to the chase in addressing the death of Diego Maradona.
Almanac Football (Soccer): Diego Maradona dies at 60
November 26, 2020 by 4 Comments
Soccer great Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60 – a sublime talent, a hero to many, a villain to some. A name that conjures a multitude of responses.
The World Cup Alphabet – A is for…. Part 3
May 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
With 26 days to go it’s time to learn our ABC’s of the 88 year history of the FIFA World Cup. A few countries to start off with…
The World Cup Alphabet – A is for…. Part 2
May 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
With 26 days to go it’s time to learn our ABC’s of the 88 year history of the FIFA World Cup. A few countries to start off with…
The World Cup Alphabet – A is for…. Part 1
May 18, 2018 by 3 Comments
With 26 days to go it’s time to learn our ABC’s of the 88 year history of the FIFA World Cup. A few countries to start off with…
Almanac Soccer History: Remember the ’93 Socceroos
November 10, 2017 by 2 Comments
Dennis Gedling gets us in the mood for the Socceroos-Honduras World Cup qualifier with this story of the Socceroos 1993 campaign. [Terrific historical account from a fan’s perspective – JTH]
Almanac Soccer: Miracles do happen!
April 29, 2016 by 6 Comments
Leicester City are on the verge of a most unlikely victory. But, as Dennis Gedling demonstrates, that trail has been blazed in Europe before
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 2-The Best (and worst) of Diego Armando Maradona (1986)
June 12, 2014 by 1 Comment
We are down to number 2 in Dennis Gedling’s fantastic Top 100 World Cup Moments series. Number 2 recounts the infamous ‘Hand of God’ game between Argentina and England in the 1986 Mexico World Cup. Great reading except if you’re English. What will be number 1 tomorrow?
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