The beautiful game has reached the point where its most iconic stars are beginning to age out. The Game columnist Andy Murray wonders what football can learn from music as it comes to terms with its legends ageing out.
Category: World Cup
World Cup 2022: The untold stories by Andy Murray
Qatar 2022 has been a tournament about more than just football. The Game columnist Andy Murray reflects on his personal experiences - the good, the bad and the Infantino - as the World Cup approaches its climax.
Remembering Eusebio, the greatest footballer Africa has ever produced
The Mozambique-born forward, who would have turned 80 on January 25, tore up the rule book of what a striker could be in the 1960s with Benfica and adopted country Portugal. The Game columnist Andy Murray recalls what made the Black Pearl so special and so adored…
Insights from Head of Sven Simon Photography Agency: INSIDE THE FIFA WORLD CUP
From the most disappointing losses to historic wins, Frank Hörmann has covered seven FIFA World Cup tournaments over the years.
Drama on the Pitch: reminiscing on the World Cup’s shocking moments
Our Top Ten of the most memorable moments that shocked players and fans alike. Glimpse into the fouls, arguments and fierce attitudes that have made World Cup history.
World Cup Icons off the Pitch – A Deep Dive into IMAGO’s Archive
One Year to Qatar 2022: From deep within the IMAGO archives, a series of photographic gems from the historic players of past World Cups. From family photos to 1980’s bar culture and candid images that tell the stories of the players beyond their position on the pitch.