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Which footballers have refused to celebrate a goal against another country?

Plus: is Dick Advocaat unique among national-team coaches, long waits between World Cups, and Dave Beasant revisionism

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

Cole Palmer Injury Absence Extended After Freak Accident at Home

The Blues’ attacking talisman has already been absent for 13 games this season.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 21, 2025

For all footballers out there lying about their past glories: the taxman cometh

Some stories can’t be proved wrong, but Karel Prince’s HMRC of Football podcast is exposing those who have embellished a little too much

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2025

Goalkeeper captains

Team captains often play in defence and midfield, but football has had its share of goalkeepers who have skippered sides from the back. Here, some famous examples...

FourFourTwo · Apr 21, 2024

Footballers who played for non-league teams

A look at some high-profile players who featured for non-league teams, either at the beginning or the end of their careers...

FourFourTwo · Mar 13, 2024

Newcastle's worst ever signings

Which have been Newcastle's most regrettable transfer moves?

FourFourTwo · Nov 1, 2023