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When Russia proved to Britain that they can play football too

David Alaba suffers death by nutmeg during Bayern training session

The legendary origins of Columbus’ demonic tifo for USA-Mexico

The first Manchester derby

Rafa Marquez scores late winner to end US’s “dos a cero” streak against Mexico

When soccer doesn’t explain the world

This is Kenwyne Jones’ last chance to transform from average player to national legend

International football isn’t worth the heartache for Lionel Messi

The death of Lazio fan Gabriele Sandri

Cristiano Ronaldo reenacts Home Alone in Portuguese commercial

The weather is gonna get ugly, you’ll need the Tens Club shell jacket

The case of the artillery shell goal diversion