Heroes of Mexico ‘86: Richard Mulligan on the World Cup that Never Let Go
Richard Mulligan discusses favourite Panini stickers, forgotten heroes, Diego Maradona and the stories behind Heroes of Mexico '86
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I've been watching football long enough to know the game is better discussed than suffered alone. Headers & Volleys is where I write about the game, the title races, the chaos, and the beauty. Informed, opinionated, and always worth the read.
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