The top 20 greatest World Cup moments of all time
Three new World Cup documentaries are set to be aired on Sky from this weekend The greatest World Cup moments of all time include Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ at Mexico ‘86, Geoff Hurst’s hat trick in ‘66, and Gordon Banks’ save from Pele’s header in 1970. Michael Owen’s goal against Argentina at France ’98 […]
3 years ago
“There’s a hole in the ceiling, about three-foot round” – Andy Townsend on life as Gazza’s housemate
“I said, ‘What are you doing? What are you f***ing doing?!’” Andy Townsend thought he had seen it all in football, especially during his Italia 90 and USA 94 experiences with Ireland, but nothing could prepare him for living with Paul Gascoigne in the late 1990s. The former Chelsea and Aston Villa midfielder moved to […]
3 years ago
When Paul Gascoigne terrified Lazio teammates by staging motorcycle accident prank
Gazza is fondly remembered at Lazio for moments of brilliance on the pitch and his memorable antics off it The day before the England team boarded their flight home from the 1990 World Cup, it was already becoming clear that soon enough, Paul Gascoigne would be returning to Italy on a more permanent basis. Gascoigne […]
4 years ago
Paul Gascoigne reckons he was a better player than Foden, even when he was drunk
Clash of the bleached buzz cuts Paul Gascoigne has complimented Phil Foden but has also said no one compares to himself, not even England’s rising star. The National Football Museum describes Gascoigne as “widely recognised as the most naturally talented English footballer of his generation”. Similarly, the Spanish manager Pep Guardiola has said that Phil […]
5 years ago
When Paul Gascoigne terrified Lazio teammates by staging motorcycle accident prank
Gazza is fondly remembered at Lazio for moments of brilliance on the pitch and his memorable antics off it The day before the England team boarded their flight home from the 1990 World Cup, it was already becoming clear that soon enough, Paul Gascoigne would be returning to Italy on a more permanent basis. Gascoigne […]
5 years ago
Paul Gascoigne arrested and charged with sexual offence after train journey
The 51-year-old was arrested at Durham station on August 20 Former England football Paul Gascoigne has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman aboard a train. The 51-year-old was arrested at Durham station on August 20 and charged on Monday, following a journey from York to Durham. A spokeswoman for British Transport Police said: “A man is due […]
7 years ago