The Cult Hero Paradox
Who was Tomás ‘El Trinche’ Carlovich, the mild-mannered fellow Argentine Maradona considered even betterr than himself?
Data Pioneers: Hungary’s history of innovation in football
Hungary’s ‘Golden Era’ in football was built on a tradition of using statistics and analysis long before it became widespread in the sport, and that level of detail was just as prevalent in how games were reported.
Out of the Ashes
With Shelbourne FC chasing down their first league championship in 18 years, we wanted to document the historic occasion and tell the story of the run-in. When we witnessed this incredible story unfolding, we knew it was a moment worth capturing.
Rugby Football Union
From Póg Mo Goal Issue 7. One of Ireland’s most gifted rugby players also graced the pitches of the League of Ireland.
“I’m not going to the f*cking White House
US icon Megan Rapinoe taking on Donald Trump represented a new generation of sports stars prepared to address issues beyond the white lines of the football pitch. From Póg Mo Goal Issue 7.
From Dublin to Turin
As a new documentary charts the extraordinary career of Liam Brady, here we post our profile from Issue 6 of one of the greatest Irish players ever to play the game.
The Ascension of Messi
It was thanks to Angel Di María and his goal that Argentina and their divine superstar could finally touch glory at the Copa America. By Bruno Rodrigues from Póg Mo Goal Issue 7.
Fighting for the jersey: the battle for Brazil’s World Cup soul
How former President Jair Bolsonaro highjacked Brazilian symbols and why the World Cup may change that.
The Islander Who Sunk England
USA defeating England at the 1950 World Cup is one of football’s all-time greatest upsets but the scorer of the goal, Haitian immigrant Joe Gaetjens, would meet a tragic end in his homeland. From Póg Mo Goal Issue 8.
Romania Must Dye
Romania’s side of the 1990s was dubbed their ‘Golden Generation’ appearing at three consecutive World Cups in ‘90,’94, and ’98. But it was the team that lined out in France that stood out for more aesthetically hair-raising reasons. From Póg Mo Goal Issue 7.