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First XI: The art of rabona
Robin Hackett | January, 17 2013After Wiyam Amashe scored a stunner, we pay tribute to the rabona in this week's First XI.
Article | ConversationFirst XI: A failure to read the rules
Robin Hackett | December, 13 2012First XI picks out a selection of those who have suffered embarrassment after failing to read the rules.
Article | ConversationFirst XI: Super-subs
Robin Hackett | November, 13 2012After Javier Hernandez and Edin Dzeko's weekend contributions, we pick out a First XI super-subs.
Article | ConversationFirst XI: Goal celebrations
Robin Hackett | November, 1 2012After Luis Suarez's swan dive, First XI picks out a selection of the finest celebrations seen in England.
Article | ConversationThe Mavericks: Socrates
Robin Hackett | October, 18 2012In the final edition of The Mavericks, Robin Hackett profiles Socrates, the doctor who helped cure Brazil.
Article | ConversationFirst XI: Off the ball
Robin Hackett | October, 10 2012With Van Persie and Huth in the news, First XI picks out a selection of notable off-the-ball incidents.
Article | ConversationThe Mavericks: Paul Breitner
Robin Hackett | October, 4 2012Robin Hackett on Paul Breitner, the Maoist rebel who starred for Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
Article | ConversationFirst XI: Brawl games
Robin Hackett | September, 27 2012This week's First XI picks out a selection of some of the biggest brawls in football history.
Article | ConversationThe Mavericks: Giuseppe Meazza
Robin Hackett | September, 20 2012Robin Hackett on the Italian genius Giuseppe Meazza, one of the greatest of them all.
Article | ConversationFirst XI: Bizarre goals
Robin Hackett | September, 13 2012This week's First XI picks out a selection of some of the most bizarre goals in history.
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