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The Lost Champions Of Bulgaria Reimagined
September 23, 2016September 22, 2016

The Lost Champions Of Bulgaria Reimagined

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Vladislav Varna, 1925
September 20, 2016September 19, 2016

The Lost Champions Of Bulgaria

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Catholics, Communists & Hat-Tricks
September 15, 2016September 12, 2016

Catholics, Communists & Hat-Tricks: The Ireland v Yugoslavia Soccer International Of 1955

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Billy Wright, Wolves 1958
September 13, 2016September 12, 2016

Wolverhampton Wanderers Vintage 1951-58

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A Game Of Great Goals 1
September 8, 2016September 6, 2016

A Game Of Great Goals – Sampdoria v Lecce, 1991

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Alf Ramsey & Bryan Douglas, England 1963
September 6, 2016September 6, 2016

England Vintage 1954-64

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Captained by Jean Djorkaeff (father of Youri), PSG's first official game v Quevilly, 1970. Zivko is second from left, bottom row.
September 1, 2016August 28, 2016

Živko Lukić: Paris St.Germain’s Foreign Hoaxer

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