Lifelong Atleti Fan's Dream Comes True
India's biggest Atletico Madrid fan discovers the Calderon, and meets his idol in the process.
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Brawl Between Russian Hooligans Is Friendly
Some weird stuff goes down in Russia. And this latest news is no exception.
Russian super fans of Spartak Moscow and Dynamo Moscow partake in a tradition unlike any other - and no we’re not talking about a Russian Masters. The two groups of fans meet before their teams play and fight for three minutes. The location is set on a completely abandoned snowy road.
Off the Pitch Review: Among the Thugs
Each week (or so), The18's Mike Smith takes a look at how football is portrayed and covered in the media and popular culture. This week, we review the classic book, Among the Thugs by Bill Buford.