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Why the worst haircut in World Cup history was secretly an act of genius -

The awful haircut that helped Brazil win the World Cup in 2002

Still the greatest Ronaldo ever, though.

Jul 5, 2026

Dog missing for month in Mexico found partying with World Cup fans after team’s win

Missing dog found on TV partying with Mexican fans following World Cup success

He’s coming home!

Jul 2, 2026

King Carol II- Why dictators have loved the world cup since 1930

King Carol II: Why dictators have loved the World Cup since 1930

The more things change.

Jun 25, 2026

How Zaire protested its own dictator at the 1974 World Cup

How Zaire protested its own dictator at the 1974 World Cup

All hail Ilunga Mwepu.

Jun 23, 2026

Steve Bruce- The football coach that moonlights as a crime author

Steve Bruce: the football coach who moonlights as a crime author

“Football is a business…”

Apr 20, 2026

Dwile Flonking- the ancient English sport you play while hammered

Dwile Flonking: the “ancient” English sport you play while hammered

English history…?

Apr 18, 2026

Striking Out- The strange story of Rube Waddell

Striking Out: The strange story of Rube Waddell

They really don’t make ’em like they used to.

Nov 20, 2025

Fighting bankruptcy- How suing a promoter saw Muhammad Ali star in a classic boxing movie

Fighting bankruptcy: How suing a promoter saw Muhammad Ali star in a classic boxing movie

Don’t lie, we’ve all done it.

Oct 17, 2025

World Stone Skimming Championships embroiled in cheating scandal

World Stone Skimming Championships embroiled in cheating scandal

The sport has been rocked.

Sep 23, 2025

Luke Haines: Psychedelic wrestlers & Xmas tree decorated with portraits of every member of The Fall

Pic via @Bob_Fischer Uncanny Island, the very first solo art exhibition by musician and author Luke Haines is on at the Eston Arts Centre through…

Richard Metzger

Jul 9, 2021