‘There was blood everywhere’ – Inside Kenilworth Road riot, where ‘freelance’ hooligans turned Luton into war zone
IT WAS one of English football’s bleakest nights and one of its most significant occasions. The Kenilworth Road riot — before, during and after an FA Cup quarter- final between Luton Town and ...
Fact check Alcohol in the stands trial is for women’s soccer, not men’s, contrary to claims
A trial that allows English soccer supporters to drink alcohol in the stands is taking place in the Women’s Championship, not ...
Bruno Pizzul: Tributes roll in for legendary commentator – Baggio, FIGC, Serie A
Tributes have been flooding in for the late Bruno Pizzul, who sadly died at the age of 86 on Wednesday.The legendary ...
Tony Bellew explores the rise and fall of football hooliganism in new 5 Live podcast
BBC Radio 5 Live’s gripping new six-part podcast, Gangster Presents: Hooligans, delves into the dark side of the beautiful ...
I was in the Kop for Liverpool vs PSG comeback that ignited new era of European Anfield nights
Liverpool trailed 3-0 to Paris Saint-Germain after the 1997 Cup Winners' Cup semi-final first leg, leading to a memorable ...
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OTD: Palace overcome Brighton en route to ZDS Cup final
The Full Members Cup had been introduced in the wake of the Heysel disaster in 1985, as English teams were banned from competing in European competition. Brighton were in the old Second Division at ...
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‘There was blood everywhere’ – Inside Kenilworth Road riot, where ‘freelance’ hooligans turned Luton into war zone
It was only after the horrors of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster — and the subsequent ... “The Bradford and Heysel disasters would come soon after. “Now supporters can enjoy matches in ...
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I was in the Kop for Liverpool vs PSG comeback that ignited new era of European Anfield nights
Sadly, the subsequent 1-0 defeat for Fagan's side would prove insignificant after 39 supporters - mostly-Italian - lost their lives at the Heysel disaster, leading to a blanket ban of English ...
The Tragic Fate of Andres Escobar: A Reflection on Football Violence
Football, widely regarded as the world's most beloved sport, has a tumultuous history intertwined with passionate fandom and, at times, tragic violence. This article delves into the notorious incident ...