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Walking Wounded

Football is a team game, but the absence of a key player due to injury can dramatically shift the fortunes of even the best squads. Whether it’s a world-class striker, a rock-solid defender, or a midfield maestro, losing a pivotal player can unravel a team’s strategy, momentum, and success. Throughout football history, there have been […]

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Golden Generation

This cohort of England starts included the likes of David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand, John Terry, Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen. They were celebrated for their individual brilliance and achievements at club level, with many winning prestigious domestic and European titles. Despite the high expectations, this generation often fell short on the […]

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Ballon d’Or Winners

The Ballon d’Or is an annual football award presented by France Football magazine. It is considered one of the most prestigious individual awards in football, recognizing the best male football player in the world. The award has a rich history, dating back to 1956, and has been won by footballing legends who have left an […]

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Treble Winners

At a club with an illustrious history as Liverpool FC has, it takes some feat to register a memorable season but 2000/01 was certainly one of those as they lifted a trophy haul in the form of the UEFA Cup, FA Cup and League Cup. I suppose it all began the season earlier when the […]

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Spot the ball

To celebrate Michael Owen’s birthday we thought we’d create a spot the ball quiz from the England game that introduced him onto the international stage. SHOP the official England retro collection at 3Retro.com

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From Liverpool to Madrid

England and Liverpool wonderkid Michael Owen joined fellow Englishman David Beckham at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to become the latest Galácticos to play in La Liga. Real Madrid signed the Liverpool star for £8 million on 13 August 2004 and during his time with Los Blancos he scored 16 La Liga goals from 26 starts. Following […]

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