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Juan Mata: Scoring off the pitch

Juan Mata: Scoring off the pitch

Dec 14, 2021 | Lives

Football player who rolled up his sleeves for social impact

When football went viral

When football went viral

Feb 19, 2021 | On This Day, Stories

On this day in 2020, Atalanta Bergamo hosted Valencia in a final-16 Champions League match. It was a superspreading event of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Diego Maradona: The Neapolitan

Diego Maradona: The Neapolitan

Sep 10, 2020 | Lives

Migration from shanty town to global fame and struggle.

Hughie Gallacher: No Life after Football

Hughie Gallacher: No Life after Football

Sep 9, 2020 | Lives

From mining to a goal scoring, but ending in misery and suicide.

George Best: Victim of celebrity?

George Best: Victim of celebrity?

Aug 15, 2020 | Lives

An electric talent, blessed and cursed with his celebrity.

Marvin Sordell: Facing up to Depression

Marvin Sordell: Facing up to Depression

Aug 10, 2020 | Lives

Retired from football to help others suffering from depression.

Nat Lofthouse: The One-Club man

Nat Lofthouse: The One-Club man

Jul 13, 2020 | Lives

Though a legendary goalscorer, he never earned more than £20 per week. His story is about identity and education.

Justin Fashanu: Casualty of prejudice?

Justin Fashanu: Casualty of prejudice?

Jun 28, 2020 | Lives

Justin Fashanu was the first black footballer to be transferred for £1 million and was the first high-level footballer to “come out” as a gay man.

Robert Enke: Casualty of the Beautiful Game?

Robert Enke: Casualty of the Beautiful Game?

Jun 14, 2020 | Lives

Robert Enke was a successful goalkeeper who sadly took his own life. His story is one of depression and mental health.

John Blankenstein: Arbiter of LGBT Rights

John Blankenstein: Arbiter of LGBT Rights

Jun 9, 2020 | Lives

John Blankenstein was a respected referee, and is remembered for being an activist for LGBT rights. His story is one about social equality and exclusion.

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