The Top 5 FIFA World Cup Finals
We’ve taken a look back at all of the World Cup finals to bring you our pick for the top […]
1966: The story of England’s sole World Cup win
England is a nation that lives for football. The game was born in England, the Premier League is the best […]
Gerard Houllier and the story of Liverpool’s unique treble
The former PSG, France, and Liverpool manager, Gerard Houllier passed away in December of last year, but the 73-year-old certainly […]
The Style Icons of Football
Football has transcended from merely being a game played by average people into a global brand in which a lot […]
The Story of women’s football’s most dominant side: Olympique Lyon
Olympique Lyonnais are chasing their 15th straight Division 1 title this season and currently find themselves sitting in 2nd place, […]
The Best and the Worst Football Songs of all Time
When the majority of people here the words ‘football song’ they inevitably cringe, and to be fairmost football songs are […]
Premier League Records: Which clubs hold which records in the Premier League era
In this article, I’m going to be taking a look at some of the Premier League records from 1992 all […]
Premier League: Every Club’s Greatest Cult Heroes
Every club has certain players that they remember fondly. We’re not necessarily talking about the players that stay at your […]
Yuletide Meetings: The lost tradition of Christmas Day football
The hectic Christmas schedule may be a bone of contention for many in the game but it was not so […]
Premier League winners: The full history since 1992
A close look at the seven clubs to have won the English Premier league. The English Premier League is easily […]
Why is World Cup 1970 considered as the best in history?
In 2007, Brazil’s 1970 World Cup-winning team was voted the best of all-time. The team featured some of the greatest […]
Those players who should have won a Ballon d’Or
The Ballon d’Or is handed out each year signifying the best footballer in the world. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always go […]
Historical football kits: The most iconic jerseys in football
Once considered just a shirt, football jerseys have become one of the hottest fashion items sought out by millions of […]
Brazil Legends: Romário
As one of the icons of world football throughout the 1990s, Brazilian striker Romário was an electric and engaging presence […]
10 greatest Brazilian footballers of all time
Brazil. It’s a country that lives and breathes football. Brazilian footballers have often been adored, deified almost, viewed as larger-than-life […]
The PSG All-Time Best XI
Charting the past of Paris Saint-Germain is a difficult task. They are now on their way to becoming France’s most […]
Close but no cigar: An ode to European football’s nearly men
“Second place is nothing in Brazil,” said Rivaldo, when reflecting on the Seleção’s defeat to France in the 1998 FIFA […]
The worst Premier League kits of the 90s
No matter how much jargon you cram into the press release, not every strip is destined to be a hit. […]
Subbuteo, stylish shirts and Sensible Soccer: The joys of retro football
It’s been more than six weeks since the last Premier League football match took place – a 4-0 home victory […]
Revealed: The 5 greatest Italian goalkeepers ever
When it comes to goalkeepers, few nations in the world can boast the kind of depth that Italy has produced, […]
World Cup Icons: Gerd Müller
There was nothing flashy about Gerd Müller, nothing especially graceful, elegant or obviously technically advanced to how he went about […]
The 10 greatest World Cup upsets
We’re used to seeing the same outcome in the Champions League; 22 men chase a ball around the pitch and, […]
6 greatest teams not to win the World Cup
The World Cup is the ultimate crowning achievement for any national team or player. Many believe, for instance, Barcelona superstar Lionel […]
World’s Greatest Football Teams: Juventus 1995-1996
For fans, players and the staff of Juventus, the Champions League has become an obsession. After reeling off five consecutive […]
The 8 Best Italian Managers of All Time
José Mourinho has a great admiration for Italian football. Specifically, the quality of coaching on the peninsula. He highlighted this […]
#1 Gigi Buffon: The greatest Italian goalkeepers ever
No 1. Gigi Buffon Notable Teams: Parma, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain Years Active: 1995-Present If the runner up in this list […]
Ronaldinho: The Great Entertainer Who Transformed Barcelona
Sometimes certain players seem tailor made for certain clubs, almost predestined to ply their trade and showcase their skills for […]
The Most Underappreciated January Transfer XI of All Time
January. The month in which everyone’s bank accounts are as empty as their Christmas stockings. The Premier League, as ever, […]
Leeds United’s All-Time Greatest XI
When selecting an all-time eleven, perhaps the most difficult task is avoiding generational bias. Historic football matches, while intriguing, offer […]
Rocky Remembered: The Life And Times Of David Rocastle
On the 31st of March 2001 English football lost one of its most dynamic talents when David “Rocky” Rocastle finally […]
Jimmy Greaves: England’s ultimate goal scoring machine
Born in Essex in 1940, James Peter Greaves went on to become one of the greatest goal scorers ever in […]
Sir Bobby Robson: A National Treasure
Name: Sir Bobby Robson Teams Managed: Fulham, Ipswich Town, England, PSV Eindhoven, Sporting CP, Barcelona, Newcastle United Years Active: 1968-2004 […]
How Aston Villa Won The League With 14 Players
In an the era of impulsive, last-minute signings, squad rotation and players struggling to complete more than one game in […]
England’s Greatest Striker: Gary Lineker
Centre forwards will always be seen as the talisman. They are players whose job it is to put the ball […]
The 11 Best German Managers Of All Time
Germany is known as a hotbed for football and has produced some truly great players. But what about its managers? […]
The Top 10 Best Spanish Managers of All Time
Today, Spanish managers are among the finest in world football. Their results, and more importantly their ideals, have educated, inspired, […]
May Days: The month that almost Finished English Football Forever
In the mid 1980s Britain was in turmoil. Unemployment was about to hit an all-time high and inflation was following […]
Wembley Or Bust! FA Cup Semi-Finals To Remember
It’s always been said that it’s worse to lose a semi-final than actually get to the final and fall at […]
Remembering & Rating Real Madrid’s Original Galacticos
Originally, Florentino Perez’s Real Madrid project was known as ‘Zidanes y Pavónes’. Its objective was to mix superstar signings, such as […]
Whatever Happened To The Lokomotive Lads?
With the footballing world up-in-arms over of Red Bull (RB) Leipzig’s participation in the Bundesliga, it’s easy to forget that the […]
Alfredo Di Stefano: Football Genius Who Launched Real Madrid’s Dominance
Most legendary football players are associated with one position or broad role. Pelé was a scorer of goals who came […]
The Day The World Cup Was Stolen
Forget controversial goals, yellow cards, shock exits, missed penalties, even accusations of back-handers and corruption; the greatest World Cup story […]
5 Reasons Video Technology Won’t Work In Football
Following an announcement at the annual meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) recently, it appears that The Football […]
Tragedy on the Touchline: The Burnden Park Disaster
When Bolton Wanderers and Stoke City met in an FA Cup Sixth Round encounter in 1946, fans came from far and wide […]
Bobby Moore: The Story of England’s World Cup-Winning Captain
Bobby Moore may have played football like a genius, but the skills that forged the greatest captain this nation has […]
Everton 4 Liverpool 4: The Greatest Merseyside Derby Ever?
Throughout the 1980s two of the best sides in the country regularly provided some of the most gripping encounters as Merseyside’s finest did […]
The 10 Best French Managers Of All Time
France has not only developed some of the greatest footballers to grace the beautiful game, but on the touchline, their […]
Charlie George: 70s Icon, Flawed Genius and True Maverick
Charlie George should have gone on to have a glittering football career, but if anything he is seen as something […]
The 10 Best Dutch Managers of All Time
The history of Dutch football is a rich and fascinating one, with players, coaches and ideas from the Netherlands having […]
Six of the Best: The Day George Scored a Double Hat-trick
George Best achieved pretty much everything in football. He won League titles, European Cups, and was even voted European Player […]
The Big Freeze of 1963: When Football was put on Ice
We often hear managers calling for a winter break in January due to the heavily congested post-Christmas fixture programme, but […]
25 years of the J-League: How Japan became Asia’s first football superpower
An emerging Asian super power with money to spend and an unbreakable will to do whatever it takes to lure […]
The Eight Stars Who Left Celtic To Thrive In The English Premier League
Since the Premier League’s inception in 1992, several players from England’s top division have moved north of the border and […]
Decade of Decline: Wolverhampton Wanderers in the 1980s
In 1980 Wolverhampton Wanderers finished a very respectable sixth in the First Division. Star striker Andy Gray scored at Wembley […]
TV Times: How Sky Created a Whole New Ball Game
In 1992 football was something that few people were prepared to stand-up and actually admit they liked. It didn’t generate […]
Stairway to Hell: The Ibrox Disaster of January 2 1971
The appalling tragedy that occurred at Ibrox Stadium on January 2nd 1971, claimed 66 lives and would ultimately affect the way […]
Allez Les Bleus: The forgotten Euros of France ‘84
Not only did all the home nation teams fail to qualify for the final stages of the 1984 European Championships, […]
Flying High: When Norwich topped the first ever Premier League table
When the Premier League burst onto the scene in 1992, against a backdrop of glitz, glamour and go-go girls, few […]
The Entertainers: Were Newcastle the best side never to win the Premier League?
In May of 1996, one of the most exciting teams ever to grace England’s top flight fell agonisingly short of […]
Eric Cantona: Manchester United’s most important signing?
For many it has become something of a footballing JFK moment: “Where were you when you heard that Eric Cantona […]
5 Memorable Manchester United vs Arsenal Matches
The Viera Thunderbolt 9th November 1997 Arsenal 3-2 Manchester United Arsene Wenger’s men took control early on and were 2-0 […]
Cup of Sorrow: Ipswich Town’s bittersweet success of 1981
In 1981 Ipswich Town shocked the world of football when they won the UEFA Cup, beating AZ Alkmaar over two […]
The 8 Best Football Academies In The World
The development of young talent is often at the forefront of football discussions, with debate constantly raging over which clubs […]
8 Times Football Clubs Sold Their Souls
Commercialisation in football went from a gentle simmer to an out of control boiling water disaster in next to no […]
From despair to where? The Demise of Blackburn Rovers
Twenty one years ago Blackburn Rovers were beginning their first ever Champions League campaign having won the Premier League in […]
Icons of the ’90s – Raúl
In Spain, it is considered a scandal that Real Madrid legend Raúl González Blanco, better known simply as Raúl, never […]
Conspiracy and Injustice? The 1975 European Cup Final
Following Brian Clough’s disastrous 44 days in charge at Elland Road, Jimmy Armfield somehow guided what was left of Don Revie’s […]
The 5 Best Italian Defenders of All Time – No.2
Here at Football Whispers we decided to list the five best Italian defenders of all time, a difficult task that […]
The 5 Best Italian Defenders of All Time – No.3
Here at Football Whispers we decided to list the five best Italian defenders of all time, a difficult task that […]
The 5 Best Italian Defenders of All Time – No.4
Here at Football Whispers we decided to list the five best Italian defenders of all time, a difficult task that […]
The Trophy That Nobody Wanted: The Screen Sports Super Cup
If you think the EFL Cup or the Checkatrade Trophy induce an air of apathy and general uninterest then think again, […]
Forgotten Glory: Rangers’ European Success of 1972
When you’ve won 54 league titles and 60 domestic cups you have every right to be blasé about success. However, […]
Passionate Derbies: Hearts v Hibs
Since the mid 1870s there have been two clubs vying for bragging rights as the best club in Edinburgh. Heart […]
Is Now The Time For Celtic & Rangers To Join The EPL?
As the Old Firm derby rolls around again fans of Rangers and Celtic will once more get their fix of blood-and-thunder football, […]
The Milan All-Time Best XI
Picking an AC Milan all-time eleven is to accept the challenge of trawling through a multitude of exceptional eras. Only […]
5 Of The Best Back Fours Of All Time
A central duo is often lauded with much of the praise when it comes to the subtle art of defending, […]
The Top 5 Tottenham Hotspur Players of All time
Tottenham Hotspur have a rich history of achievement – being the first British team ever to win a European competition […]
Passionate Derbies: Benfica v Sporting
“We have to awaken this sleeping giant! From now onwards Sporting will be in contention to win all the trophies […]
The Life and Career of Dalian Atkinson
21 March 1968 – 15 August 2016. Along with Eric Cantona’s kung-fu kick, Fabrizio Ravanelli’s over-the-head shirt celebration and Sergio Aguero’s title-clinching […]
The Lisbon Lions: How Celtic Conquered Europe
England might have been champions of the world, but 50 years ago it was a club from Scotland that changed […]
Brian Clough And The Miracle Of Derby County
In the late 1960s and early 70s, something special happened in the Midlands, as Derby County won the English First […]
West Ham United’s 8 Greatest Upton Park Heroes
On Thursday night, West Ham United will officially begin a new chapter by playing their first ever match at the […]
Socrates: Why Brazil’s Legendary Genius Will Never Be Forgotten
Despite his tragic, premature death at the age of just 57, following a bout of food poisoning, Socrates will go […]
#2 Dino Zoff: The greatest Italian goalkeepers ever
No 2. Dino Zoff Notable Teams: Napoli, Juventus Years Active: 1961-1983 Goalkeepers are supposed to be crazy, yet Dino Zoff […]
Price of success: What England’s 1966 World Cup winners cost?
On July 30th 1966 a group of players made history when they became the first, and to date only, English […]
Steaua Bucherest: From Champions Of Europe To The Team With No Name
In May 1986 Steaua Bucherest lifted the European Cup after beating the mighty Barcelona; an incredible achievement for a team who, […]
Jimmy Murphy: The Man Who Rebuilt Manchester United
When disaster struck on an icy runway in Munich on February 6th 1958, not only did a group of young […]
Ronaldinho: The Smiling Assassin
Even though it’s been disappointing to watch the legendary Ronaldinho’s career frustratingly peter out, it’s important to remember what a […]
10 Of The Greatest Players To Play For Les Bleus
When France were eliminated during qualifying for the 1994 World Cup in the USA, it seemed like they would never […]
#4 Walter Zenga: The greatest Italian goalkeepers ever
No 4. Walter Zenga Notable Teams: Inter Years Active: 1978-1999 “I was rich, unbeatable and pampered – the handsome playboy […]
Football Whispers Presents The Top 11 English Football Managers Ever!
The manager, the head coach, gaffer, the boss; whatever you call them, they’re the most important person on any team. […]
The Unlikely Lads: Denmark’s Heroes Of 1992
Just days before the start of Euro ’92, Denmark, who had failed to qualify for the tournament, were told to […]
Ronaldo Nazario: Football’s Ultimate Number 9
Johan Cruyff famously summed up football as a simple game that’s just very hard to play simply. And the Dazzling […]
Terry Venables & Euro 96: Tactical Genius Or Great Motivator?
In the summer of 1996 England were on the brink of tasting success on home soil in a major international tournament […]
Brazil’s Football Legends: 10 Of The Finest Players To Ever Play
England might like to think they invented football, but if there’s a nation who can lay claim to perfecting the […]
Manchester United And THAT Comeback Of 1999
On May 26th 1999 two injury time goals from substitutes Teddy Sherringham and Ole Gunnar Solksjaer didn’t just provide the […]
Didi: Brazil’s Forgotten Samba Star
With a nickname like Didi, it’s clear the man known to his parents as Waldir Pereira hailed from Brazil. You’d […]
Garrincha: Football’s Most Flawed Genius
Manuel Francisco dos Santos was many things. He was an alcoholic. A womaniser. He couldn’t read or write and was […]
Notts County & Juventus: Two Clubs Tied Together Forever
Back in September 2011, more than a few eyebrows were raised as Juventus opened their new 41,000-seater stadium with a […]
Clough & Taylor: The Story of a Perfect Partnership
Nottingham Forest rocked the football world when they won the league title followed by back-to-back European Cup victories under the […]
Whatever Happened To The Heroes? Wimbledon’s FA Cup Winners
“The crazy gang have beaten the Culture Club,” proclaimed John Motson at a sun-soaked Wembley in May 1988 as the […]
Arrivederci England: A History Of British Players In Italy
“It’s like a foreign country,” was how Ian Rush chose to describe his time in Italy after he left Liverpool […]
World Cup 1986: France v Brazil
The 1986 World Cup produced some magnificent matches and the quarter-final between France and Brazil in the searing heat of […]
Sol Campbell: The Transfer That Still Divides North London
On July 3rd 2001 Sol Campbell breezed into Arsenal’s training ground just a matter of hours after he had put […]
David O’Leary’s Leeds: The Team That Never Grew Up
Once upon a time, Leeds United were the team that dared to dream. They were youthful, vibrant, energetic and exciting. […]
The Day Maradona Played For Spurs
When Diego Maradona pulled on a Spurs shirt and took the field at White Hart Lane some 30 years ago […]
The Special One: How Jose Mourinho Changed English Football
When the charismatic figure of Jose Mourinho arrived at Stamford Bridge to announce himself as ‘The Special One’ in the […]
Trevor Francis: Britain’s First Million Pound Man
As we begin to comprehend the fact that players are now being bought and sold for £100million plus, it’s hard to imagine […]