Gianfranco Zola’s Cagliari homecoming
Examining Gianfranco Zola’s dream homecoming to Sardinian club Cagliari. The diminutive Italian helped guide his boyhood club back to the promised land of Serie A despite age not being on his side.
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Five ‘next big players’ who failed to deliver
Wonderkids burst onto the scene now and then but for every Neymar there is a Freddy Adu. Here are five players dubbed the next big thing that never reached their supposed potential.
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Why Israel compete in UEFA competitions
Israel is one of only five nations to have ever changed football confederations. This article looks at the country’s turbulent history in international football and explains why they have ended up as UEFA members.
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Clairefontaine: France’s Elite Football Academy
Clairefontaine has helped France become one of the top footballing nations. The academy has produced a star studded list of graduates that has seen other nations take note in the hopes of replicating Les Bleus’ success.
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