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Retro Ramble: FC Porto 2 Bayern Munich 1, 25th May 1987

13 February 2012 | Andy Brassell

Porto came back from a goal down to win their first European Cup, and Lothar Matthaus snatched European Cup defeat from the jaws of victory for the first (but not the last) time.

Russia’s Black Book

11 February 2012 | James Appell

A recent report compiled by world players' union FIFPro paints a shocking picture of football in Eastern Europe...

All eyes on Libreville

10 February 2012 | Ed Aarons

19 years on from the tragic plane crash that took almost their entire squad, Zambia head back to Gabon to try and complete a remarkable journey and win the African Cup of Nations.

Time to praise Ashley?

10 February 2012 | Liam Twomey

While Alan Pardew and his players are receiving rave reviews for their performances on the pitch, isn't it time Mike Ashley took his share of the praise?

The A-League race is on – Part 1

09 February 2012 | Kieran Pender

With seven rounds of the A-League season to go before finals time, Kieran Pender runs the rule over title contenders and pretenders…

Garcia the great?

09 February 2012 | Joel Richards

After a frustrating time at Real Madrid, battling midfield player Javi Garcia has flourished at Benfica. Will he soon be arriving on English shores?

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08 February 2012 | Marcus, Luke, Jim & Pete

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