Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of Stoke as the city pays its final respects to England’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks.
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Gordon Banks: The save that denied Pele and defied gravity
It will be remembered as arguably the greatest save of all time and was the result of foresight, hard work and dedication.
Gordon Banks: The save that denied Pele and defied gravity
It will be remembered as arguably the greatest save of all time and was the result of foresight, hard work and dedication.
Ronaldo, Messi, Pele: The GOAT debate is unending, and shouldn’t matter
You could like Cristiano Ronaldo or Leo Messi, or live by the art of Cruyff…
Pele v Kylian Mbappe: Tale of the tape
Kylian Mbappe led France to their second World Cup triumph after the 4-2 win over…
Pele hails Kylian Mbappe as double strike matches Brazil great’s World Cup feat
Kylian Mbappe’s brilliant brace against Argentina not only put France into the World Cup quarter-finals,…
‘What if?’ – The story of India’s lost opportunity at the 1950 World Cup
Known as a cricketing country around the world today, India’s football story would’ve been vastly…
When football reached its pinnacle: The story of Brazil at Mexico ’70
At Mexico 1970, Brazil, as indeed world football, reached its peak. It was the first…
Brazil and the birth of a footballing culture
Mexico 1970 was Brazil’s coronation as a footballing culture, coming 20 years since the tragedy…
The FIFA World Cup: A legacy tournament, but still a fan favourite?
The World Cup is not what Jules Rimet envisioned it as anymore: a picture of…
Messages of support pour in for ‘special person’ Ferguson
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has described Sir Alex Ferguson as “a special person” after expressing…
The political power of Diego Maradona through five World Cups – Part 1
Diego Maradona is probably the biggest enigma football has known in its history. He was…
Neymar and the magical influence of an enigmatic amulet
Brazil are gunning up for the World Cup in Russia. In Neymar, they have the…
Gareth Southgate challenges squad ‘to make moments of history’ during Pele toast
England manager Gareth Southgate has challenged his players to emulate Pele and Gordon Banks by…
Pele taken ill in Brazil and misses London trip
Pele will be unable to attend a London tribute dinner in his honour after he…
Book Review: Why Soccer Matters – Pelé and Brian Winter
We take a deep dive into the autobiography of Pelé, one the world’s greatest ever…