Manos Moschopoulos

Croatia v Greece

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

7 years ago

Choosing between hospitals, schools and stadiums

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

7 years ago

Ewald Lienen

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

7 years ago

Partizan Belgrade v Skenderbeu Korce

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

7 years ago

Caught between club and country

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

7 years ago

Oleguer Presas

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

7 years ago

When Croats and Serbs cried together

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

7 years ago

Banners, fireworks, and fines

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

7 years ago