How Ronaldinho ended up in a Paraguayan prison
Ronaldinho was once the brightest star in world football so how did the Brazilian genius end up spending his 40th birthday in a Paraguayan prison?
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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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Robert Kubica – Perseverance personified
Robert Kubica’s Formula 1 career will come to a close this Sunday in Abu Dhabi. Few could have predicted the Pole making a return to the sport following his horrific rallying crash in early 2011. This is the story of his fightback to the pinnacle of motorsport.
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