Event: 1958 World Cup

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Tragedies that echo beyond football

The morning of February 6 60 years ago was much like any other winter’s day in Manchester. By the evening the city was plunged into grief.

Don’t begrudge soccer stars for earning while they can

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Uefa confirm Euro 2016 to remain in France despite Paris attacks

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UEFA adamant Euro 2016 will proceed after France legend urged move

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Late Bale header gives Wales win over Cyprus

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Billy’s boys still cast long shadow

Titanic lives exhumed from dusty archives

LET’S talk a little cycling and football. But first some family history.

Fri, 01 Jul, 2011

‘The silence in Dalymount Park could be heard at Nelson’s Pillar’

WHAT’S your favourite piece of Irish football commentary? I’ve always had a soft spot for Jimmy Magee luxuriating in hat-trick hero Don Givens’ demolition of the USSR in 1974: “It’s a beautiful goal. Isn’t it a beautiful goal?”

Sat, 02 Oct, 2010

Rooney's not the new Pele - Scolari

Portugal coach Luis Felipe Scolari has laughed off claims that Wayne Rooney could be the new Pele.

Wed, 23 Jun, 2004

Lineker: Rooney can be first English all-time great

Former England captain Gary Lineker has declared that Wayne Rooney can become the country’s “first genuine all-time great” player.

Tue, 22 Jun, 2004

Larsson magic sends Bulgaria into despair

Sweden 5 Bulgaria 0

Tue, 15 Jun, 2004

Larsson-inspired Swedes depose of Bulgaria

Sweden 5 Bulgaria 0

Mon, 14 Jun, 2004

Tributes pour in after death of football legend

Tributes poured in today to Welsh football legend John Charles, who has died at the age of 72.

Sat, 21 Feb, 2004

‘Gentle Giant’ has foot amputated

FORMER Wales and Juventus striker John Charles has had his right foot amputated due to serious blood circulation problems.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2004

Can fab Freddy become the next Pele?

FREDDY ADU is aware of both and knows why he is asked to consider the contrasting cases of Pele and Nil Lamptey.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2003

No petty squabbles, warns Giggs

Wales remain hopeful Ryan Giggs will be fit to line-up against Russia in tonight’s crunch Euro 2004 showdown at the Millennium Stadium.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2003

Wales wait on Giggs decision

Wales are expecting to find out later today whether they will lose star midfielder Ryan Giggs for their biggest match of the last 45 years.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2003

The only crown Dev would have wanted is up for grabs tomorrow

MY earliest memory of anything to do with rugby was the horror of the Christian Brothers in the early 1950s at the news that Eamon de Valera described rugby as his favourite game.

Sat, 29 Mar, 2003

Hughes’ heroes the new Welsh legends

MARK HUGHES admits he has been picking the managerial brains of Alex Ferguson as he goes about transforming Wales from no-hopers into a team feared on the world stage.

Fri, 18 Oct, 2002

Soccer: Woodwork denies Northern Ireland equaliser

Northern Ireland 0 Czech Republic 1

Sat, 24 Mar, 2001