1955: Hibernian v Rot Weiss Essen Edinburgh team Hibernian, known more popularly as Hibs, became the first British football club to compete in the European Cup. English sides declined to enter the inaugural contest, but there was more interest north of the border. However, reigning Scottish Champions Aberdeen did not enter. Hibs were selected partly 

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With the high level of competition in the English Premier League (EPL), it’s rare for players to play together for many seasons. When it does happen, however, it’s something special, and they often form the core of a legendary team.   3. Frank Lampard and John Terry (351 games) While both players are still playing 

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When the Italian national football team return to action at the end of next month manager Antonio Conte faces an attacking dilemma as he seeks returning the Azzurri to a team capable of competing for a major honour at Euro 2016 after disappointing showings at the past two World Cups. Italy would score just 2 

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All players decline with age no matter how gifted they are. However, some players are able to adapt their play to emphasize technical ability and intelligence over physicality, and are able to make an impact in the best leagues in the world well past their physical peaks.   3. Frank Lampard What Frank Lampard has 

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Ireland may well be a small country but it is certainly not short on footballing talent. Over the years, many great players have donned with pride the green jersey of the Republic of Ireland. From the many years spent in the football wilderness to the heady days of Italia 90 and beyond, the Irish have, 

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  Short summary The article presents the career of one of the greatest Romanian football players of all time in detail. Gheorghe Hagi was Romania’s best scorer and the national team’s leader during its most fruitful period. He played for top teams like Real Madrid and F.C. Barcelona. Also, Hagi became Turkey’s hero after leading 

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After the traditional powerhouses of Italian football, the likes of Juventus and AC and Inter Milan, it is Parma that is the country’s fourth most successful club in European competition. However you have to go back to the campaign of 2006-07 to remember the last time they competed on the continent, marking an 8-year gap 

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On Saturday 30 October 1886, the two greatest clubs of the nineteenth century met in Glasgow. This was more than just an Anglo-Scottish clash. Queen’s Park were the amateur purists against the new professional force that was Preston North End. Founded in 1867, Queen’s Park was Scotland’s first Association Football Club. Previously football had been 

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Pre-season friendlies are an established part of football’s close season. With the pressure of the various league competitions forcing clubs to be ready to hit the ground running, friendlies play an important role in ensuring players’ fitness and bedding in new signings. Having spent several weeks with little to no physical exertion, footballers can be 

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Since the mess left behind by Delio Rossi after his sacking in 2012, Fiorentina have been on an upward curve under the ownership of the Della Valle family. La Viola narrowly avoided relegation after caretaker manager Vincenzo Guerini was left to pick up the pieces left by Rossi and aiming for a resurgence, the club’s 

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Seemingly coming out of nowhere into the limelight, Saido Berahino has took to life in the Premier League pretty seamlessly – his immaculate technique to finish from what seems like any angle and his movement in the final 3rd is a joy to watch, especially as a player heavily involved in the England set up, 

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Arsenal have long been searching for a defensive midfielder and recent rumors suggest that they are in pole position to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s Lars Bender. The 25 year old German international and twin brother of Borussia Dortmund’s star Sven Bender has been enjoying a good spell at the Bay Arena attracting attention from major sides 

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