Intermediate (B1-B2)
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Golden Generations:
Argentina 2021-2024
For a long time, people thought that Messi played better for his clubs than he did for Argentina, however from 2021-2024 that all changed.
Intermediate: B1
Pavel Nedvěd
From a time when Serie a attracted the best players in the World, Pavel Nedvěd was one of the best midfielders in the world. Learn about his incredible career.
Intermediate: B1
Iconic Strikers:
Andriy Shevchenko
The Ukranian superstar was one of, if not the best striker of the 2000s. Read about the career and success of Andriy Shevhcenko.
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Intermediate: B1
The Mbappé
Transfer Saga
Real Madrid had been chasing French superstart Kylian Mbappé
since his first season. Find out how this transfer saga finished.
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Intermediate: B1
Golden Generations:
France 1998-2000
With players such as Zinedine Zidane, Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira, the Fench team from 1998-2000 was one of the best European teams ever. Learn about the key players and what they won.
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Beginner/Intermediate: A2/B1
Great Football Cities:
Athens
One of Europe's most historic cities, known for culture, history and also some very passionate football supporters. Read all about Athens the teams that call the city home.
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Intermmediate: B1
Iconic Strikers:
Ronaldo Nazário
Brazil has produced some of the best strikers, but perhaps the best was the original. The phenomenon that was Ronaldo Nazário
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Beginner/Intermediate: A2/B1
Golden Generations:
Brazil 1996 - 2006
Brazil have had some of the best teams in history, and one of their best periods was between 1996 and 2006. Learn all about the players and trophies of The Seleção.
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Intermediate: B1
Calciopoli
In the summer of 2006 Italian football was rocked by a massive scandal. Read all about Calciopoli.
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Intermediate: B1
Great Football Cities:
Paris
It may not have rivalries of London or the history of Rio de Janeiro, but Paris has become a hotspot for discovering talent.​
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Advanced: C1
La Masia
Read about La Masia. FC Barcelona's academy that has produced some of the greatest players ever to play the game.
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Intermediate: B2
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Porto 2003 - 2004
The rise of Mourinho and the magic of Deco, discover Porto's incredible 2003-2004 season which saw them make football history.
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Advanced: B2/C1
The Evolution of Holding Midfielders
Learn about some of the famous holding midfielders and how they evolved the position.
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Intermediate: B1
'With Hope in your Heart'
Perhaps football's most famous song. Learn the origins of You'll Never Walk Alone and it's importance to the people who sing it.
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Intermediate: B2
Why do Brazil Play in Yellow?
Find out the history behind the most famous shirt in football
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Beginner/Intermediate: A2/B1
Great Football Cities:
Rio de Janeiro
Beautiful beaches, incredible nature and football mad people. Discover the history of football in Rio.
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Intermediate: B1
Football Behind the Wall
Germany is now a football powerhouse, but it wasn't always that way. Learn about football in East Germany during the Cold War.
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Intermediate: B2
Arsenal's Invincibles
Maybe the greatest achievement in Premier League history. Read about the Arsenal Invincibles and Wenger's dream for the team.
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Beginner/Intermediate: A2/B1
Great Football Cities:
Milan
The biggest city in Italy also has two of their most successful teams. Read about The Derby della Madonnina.
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Beginner/Intermediate: A2/B1
The Super El Clásicos
From 2010 - 2012 Barcelona and Real Madrid were fighting for every trophy. Find out about the rivalry that captured the world attention.​
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Intermediate: B2
The Dassler Brothers
How did an argument between two brothers cause the creation of two or the biggest football brands?
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Beginner/Intermediate: A2/B1
The 2010 South Africa World Cup
Waka Waka eh eh. The first World Cup to be held in Afirca was a special one. Read about the history and journey to Africa's first World Cup.
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Intermediate: B2
Great Football Cities: Istanbul
Where East meets West, and three massive football teams fight to be the best. Learn about Istanbul and the cities passion for football.
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Beginner/Intermediate - A2/B1
Iconic Strikers:
Gerd Müller
Known as Der Bomder, Gerd Müller was one of the greatest strikers in the history of German and World football.
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Intermediate: B2
Local Boys
A unique club with a unique policy. Read about Athletic Bilbao and their special transfer policy.
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Intermediate: B1
Iconic Strikers: Marco van Basten
The Netherlands have always had amazing strikers, but Marco van Basten stands in a league of his own. Read about the career of 3 time Ballon d'or winner Marco van Basten
Intermediate: B1/B2
Senegal at the 2002 World Cup
They played with smiles on their faces and inspired a generation to start playing football. Learn about Senegal and their amazing performance at the 2002 World Cup​
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Beginner/Intermediate: A2/B1
The Busby Babes
From the late 1940's the the early 1950's a young Manchester United team enchanted English football, until a tragic accident. Learn about the history and legacy of the Busby Babes
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Intermediate B2
Iconic Strikers:
Paolo Rossi
Banned in 1980. World Cup winner and Golden Boot winner in 1982, read about the career of Paolo Rossi.
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Beginner/Intermediate: A2/B1
Sing When You're
Winning
Football and music often cross and there are a lot of musicians who are passionate about football. Read about musicians and their favourite teams.
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Intermediate: B1
French Football's
Greatest Team?
A season of triumph and controversy. Learn about Marseille's 1992-1993 season which saw the club create history for French football.
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Intermediate B2
The Best Assistant
Managers
Batman need Robin just like Pep Guardiola needed Tito Vilanova. Find out about some of football's greatest assistant managers.
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Intermediate: B1/B2
The Greatest Teams
Never to Win the
World Cup
Everyone remembers the winners, but here are some of the greatest teams to have never won a World Cup.
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Intermediate: B1
Mexico:
The Underachievers
One of the biggest footballing nations in the world. Mexico have played in more World Cups than Spain and England, so why aren't they better?
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Beginner/Intermediate: A2/B1
Shakhtar Donetsk:
Football's Homeless GIant
Ukraine's most successful club of the 21st Century, Shakhtar Donetsk have faced problems that few could imagine. Read about their recent history and how they continue to succeed under testing circumstances.
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Intermediate: B2
The Christmas
Truce
We all know that football has the power to bring people together, but in 1914, sides from two sides of the war got together to play football in the most unlikely of places.
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Intermediate: B1/B2
Goalscoring
Wingers
Football is always changing. One positions that as changed a lot over recent years is playing as a winger. Read about some of the best goalscoring wingers of recent times.
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Beginner/Intermediate: A2/B1
U20 World Cup
Stars
Some players use the U20 World Cup as a breathrough tournament. Read about some of the biggest players to play in the tournament.
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Intermediate: B1
Der Kaiser
An icon in German and European football, Der Kaiser was a revolution as a player and as a manager. Learn all about the career and influence of one of the biggest figures in German football.​
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Intermediate: B1
Great Football Cities:
Riyadh
The money capital of the Middle-East is also the football capital. Learn about the biggest teams in Riyadh and what it means to the fans.
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Intermediate: B1
Japan's Greatest
Players
Japan has a long football history and has produced some great players. Read about the greatest players in Japanese football history.
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Intermediate: B1
Manchester United's
Academy
On April 24th Manchester United made a subsitution that made football history. They played their 250th academy player in the first team. Learn about the history and traditions of one of the biggest clubs in world football.
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Intermediate: B1
Aitana Bonmati
A superstar and Ballon d'or winner in women's football. Discover the career of Aitana Bonmati.
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Intermediate: B1
Iconic Strikers:
Michael Owen
One of only 6 English Ballon d'or winners, read about the career of the electrifying Michael Owen.
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Intermediiate: B1
Fantastic Finals:
Barcelona 1999
One of the best stadiums in Europe, two fantastic teams and two teams with history to make. The 1999 Champions League final had it all.
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Intermediate: B1
Francesco Totti:
The Gladiator
He didn't win the most trophies, and he didn't score the most goals,, but Francesco Totti is perhaps AS Roma's most loved player. Learn about his career.
Intermediate: B1
Great Football Cities:
Buenos Aires
Known for it's Salsa dancing, Steaks and amazing culture, Buenos Aires is a must-visit for anyone who goes to South America. Find out what part football plays in the culture.
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Intermediate: B1
World Cup
Double Winners
Winning the Word Cup once is a great achievement, not many people have won it twice, even fewer have won it as a player and a manager. Find out the football legends to do it.
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Intermediate: B1
Serie A:
The Best 90s League
With players like Zidane, van Basten and Maradona, Serie A was one the best league in the world. Read about the golden age of Italian football.
​Intermediate: B1
Retired Shirt
Numbers
Some players are so special that no one will ever be good enough to wear their shirt. Read about these players who have had their shirt numbers retired.
Intermediate: B1