The final night of the old World Cup qualifying system was a sensory overload of drama that included death, ‘murder’, illegal aliens – and Jack Charlton almost chinning Tony Cascarino
From Lilian Thuram’s son to Real Madrid-bound Rodrygo, the Guardian picks 60 of the most talented players born in 2001. Check out the progress of our 2020 class | 2019 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014
After half a century covering the game in all its guises, with escalating wages and silly celebrations, it is League Two that provides the perfect swan song
From Vinicius Júnior to ‘the Romanian Donnarumma’ the Guardian identifies 60 of the best players in the world born in 2000. Check the progress of our 2020 class | 2019 | 2018 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014
From the ‘Bosnian Suárez’ to Gianluigi Donnarumma, the Guardian’s series identifies some of the best young players born in 1999. Check the progress of our 2020 class | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2015 | 2014