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Riccardo Rossi

Serie Aaaaargh!…

The Sopranos taking over Lazio? You couldn't make it up

If Sopranos creator David Chase is on the look out for a new take on the Mafia story then he could do...


Andy Mitten

Confessions of a Correspondent

Pirates, punch-ups and interpreting for Tevez

I’d spent a pleasant day interviewing people in Durban, checking the progress of the new World Cup stadium...



Riccardo Rossi

Serie Aaaaargh!…

Breaktime's over as clubs get back down to business

Well, that’s it, the paparazzi can abandon the beaches now. Christian Vieri is finally back in pre-season...


Paul Simpson

Professor Champions League

War games

A divided island, Cyprus is united in one thing: its passion for football. Especially English football...



Andy Mitten

Confessions of a Correspondent

Passports, jobsworths and the Kaizer Chiefs

“I’m sorry Sir, you’ll not be boarding the aircraft to Johannesburg.” “But…” “I’m sorry.” This was the...


Riccardo Rossi

Serie Aaaaargh!…

Argentine passport scandal failing to rock Serie A's world

It’s an old story of underhand dealings enabling bogus Italians from Argentina and other South America...



Celso de Campos Jr

The Noise from Brazil

Brazilian managers' and fans' worst nightmare

“I wish this month ends soon.” To the unaware listener, Flamengo coach Caio Junior sounds like his squad...


FourFourTwo Team

FourFourTwo view

Swindon Town (feat. FourFourTwo) vs Steaua Bucharest

There are very few of us blessed with the natural talent to fulfil our boyhood dreams and grace the pro...



Andy Mitten

Confessions of a Correspondent

Ronaldinho, Kate Moss and The Stone Roses

I’d just left home for the 12-day trip to South Africa. Literally walked down the street, past Barcelona...


Paul Simpson

Professor Champions League

Sweden’s Brazilian entertainers

The Poles like to think of themselves as the Brazilians of European football. At times, they have been...

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