Croatia v Greece

7 years ago

The Nations and Balls alternative preview to the play-off that a Croatia legend called the “worst possible draw.”

Choosing between hospitals, schools and stadiums

8 years ago

As a Paraguayan legend came out to condemn his nation’s bid for the World Cup, a few words about the…

Ewald Lienen

8 years ago

A West German footballer who was labelled a ‘Communist’ found himself leading a march against a G20 meeting.

Partizan Belgrade v Skenderbeu Korce

8 years ago

The Nations and Balls alternative preview of a UEFA Europa League fixture that’s what match officials’ headaches are made of.

A narrow escape, a triumph and two tragedies

8 years ago

The night when football held its breath in shock, but also remembered why it is the beautiful game.

Caught between club and country

8 years ago

Two Iranian footballers faced punishment by their football federation over playing in a Europa League tie against the ‘enemy.’

Oleguer Presas

8 years ago

A few weeks before Catalonia holds its independence referendum, we take a quick look at the most left-wing right back.

When Croats and Serbs cried together

8 years ago

It seems hard to believe that once the fans and players of Hajduk Split and Red Star Belgrade were crying…

Banners, fireworks, and fines

8 years ago

Our monthly round-up of fan violence, racist behaviour and illicit banners that drew UEFA’s attention features Legia, Hajduk, and Partizan.…