Norway are all but guaranteed a return to a major international tournament for the first time in a quarter of a century. Luckily for you, we’ve got their last appearance and subsequent troubles covered in one place ⬇️

We saw this on Instagram and had to share. Leaving Batistuta and Del Piero out of both lineups and relegating Baggio to the second team is criminal behaviour. We know our followers can do better. Who makes your Serie A XI?

Obligatory pics marking the arrival on my doorstep of the latest @thesefootballtimes.shop issue. A Tale of One City featuring some of the most compelling local derbies from around the world. Thing of beauty this publication

🚨 Communicado official: we have a flash subscription sale at £12 off and some recent back issues available online now. But be quick, it's only for 36 hours or while stocks last. thesefootballtimes.shop

🚨 Communicado official: we have a flash subscription sale at £12 off and some recent back issues available online now. But be quick, it's only for 48 hours or while stocks last. thesefootballtimes.shop

🚨 Communicado official: we have a flash subscription sale at £12 off and some recent back issues available online now. But be quick, it's only for 48 hours or while stocks last. thesefootballtimes.shop

It’s 1995. Bolton are playing Wolves in the battle of the Wanderers, and (aptly) centre-back Jimmy Phillips wanders up from defence and finds himself in acres on the edge of the Wolves box. When you can’t get the ball under control properly, just hit the panic button and launch an utter missile.

Roberto Baggio @ The Old Lady

In the 11 games Christian Vieri and Ronaldo shared the pitch for Inter, they scored 18 goals, assisting each other 3 times. Can you imagine if Ronaldo had managed to stay fit for any period of time? Serie A defenders are forever grateful the pair never played together more often. Cheat codes.

When a 34-year-old Alessandro Del Piero scored a brace against Real Madrid and was afforded a standing ovation at the Bernabeu. Timeless.

Introducing 𝐀 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 and 𝐏𝐒𝐕. First, the new issue: 14 of the world's greatest single-city derbies from Brazil to Morocco, and the return of the stunning PSV special, produced alongside the club. Out now while stocks last. thesefootballtimes.shop/mag

📍 Welcome to A Tale of One City, our new issue that explores 14 of the finest, fiercest and most captivating derbies in world football. We bring you the history, biggest names, greatest games and so much, the first of a new magazine series. thesefootballtimes.shop/atoc

Introducing 𝐀 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 and 𝐏𝐒𝐕. First, the new issue: 14 of the world's greatest single-city derbies from Brazil to Morocco, and the return of the stunning PSV special, produced alongside the club. Out now while stocks last. thesefootballtimes.shop/mag

Selling fast: Francesco Totti and Philosophies. First up, Totti in all his glory, covering the highs and lows of his Roma and Italy career. Just look at that cover! Alongside it comes our exploration of the philosophies and systems that made football. thesefootballtimes.shop/mag

Introducing Francesco Totti and Philosophies. First up, Totti in all his glory, covering the highs and lows of his Roma and Italy career. Just look at that cover! Alongside it comes our exploration of the philosophies and systems that made football. thesefootballtimes.shop/mag

Introducing the 🏟 Stadiums issue. Let us take you around the world in this unique photobook as we search for the most stunning and unique grounds going. The first of three volumes. Out now while stocks last. thesefootballtimes.shop/stdm

🔵 Introducing the FC Porto issue. From the glory of Futre, Madjer, Gomes and Mourinho to the heroics of Sir Bobby, Jardel, Quaresma and Deco, this has been as much fun to make as any of our issues. It's such a good read. Out now #FCPorto #SeguimosJuntos thesefootballtimes.shop/fcp

Introducing the new magazine duo: Porto and Stadiums. First up, the glorious Porto issue. Might be our best club mag yet. With it comes Stadiums, a photobook that traverses the world in search of the most beautiful, unique grounds. Available now. thesefootballtimes.shop/mag

A nice surprise when the latest issue of @thesefootballtimes.shop arrives on a Sunday afternoon

Introducing 𝗔𝘁𝗹é𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗱 and 𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼. One of our most engrossing club issues takes us to the heart of Spanish football, and the underrated joy of Mexican football returns. So much to like. Yours while limited stocks last. thesefootballtimes.shop/mag

Introducing ... Atlético de Madrid and Mexico. One of our most engrossing club issues takes us to the heart of Spanish football, and the joy of Mexico returns for the first time since 2017. Out now. thesefootballtimes.shop/mag

Introducing 𝗔𝘁𝗹é𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗱 and 𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼. One of our most engrossing club issues takes us to the heart of Spanish football, and the underrated joy of Mexican football returns. So much to like. Yours while limited stocks last. thesefootballtimes.shop/mag

Introducing ... Atlético de Madrid and Mexico. One of our most engrossing club issues takes us to the heart of Spanish football, and the joy of Mexico returns for the first time since 2017. Out now. thesefootballtimes.shop/mag

They always are. Highly recommended 👍

@thesefootballtimes.shop Another stunner just dropped in

A masterpiece from @thesefootballtimes.shop 👏

That 2011-12 Borussia Dortmund side 💛🖤

While everyone was excited by the Champions League final, Vegard Erlien scored this Puskás contender for Tromsø against Vålerenga. Just give him the award.

Three games, three cities, 330 minutes and 205,000 fans: the 1977 League Cup between Everton and Aston Villa broke all the records. As part of our Hot Bovril, Cold Terraces series, Paul McParlan remembered the game that never seemed to end.

Throwback to this vintage photoshoot of Francesco Totti and his fridge stocked with [checks notes] boots. Loads of Diadora boots. Can’t make a brew with Diadoras, pal. Get some milk in. And put a shirt on. Showing us all up.

Take a peek inside the Aston Villa and Baggio magazines. Then grab your copy before they sell out. You'll like them. 🟣 Aston Villa thesefootballtimes.shop/avfc 🇮🇹 Roberto Baggio thesefootballtimes.shop/baggio

Take a peek inside the Aston Villa and Baggio magazines. Then grab your copy before they sell out. You'll like them. 🟣 Aston Villa thesefootballtimes.shop/avfc 🇮🇹 Roberto Baggio thesefootballtimes.shop/baggio

🟣 Introducing Aston Villa and Roberto Baggio. The stunning chronicles of one of England's most historic clubs, and the legend of Il Divin Codino's career. Yours now while stocks last. #AVFC #UTV #Baggio 📲 thesefootballtimes.shop/mag

🇦🇷 Maradona 🇮🇹 Baggio 🇧🇷 Ronaldo 🇳🇱 Cruyff 🇧🇷 Pelé 🇫🇷 Zidane 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Gascoigne Who else needs the Player Issue treatment?

ICYMI | Goodbye to Goodison. Paul McParlan, a regular since the 1960s, joins @themagicofthecup.bsky.social to talk the ground's history, from the Boys' Pen to Pelé and lots more. Listen and download ⬇️ Apple bit.ly/3oyPu89 Spotify bit.ly/3BVb3Tm Online bit.ly/3RPz0Uh

Under the leadership of Jorge Valdano, Tenerife carved themselves a place in history as the title deciders for two glorious seasons. As told by @dominichougham.bsky.social.

Barcelona 2-2 Brazil To mark Barca’s centenary year in 1999, Brazil were invited to the Nou Camp for a special exhibition game. Ronaldo and Rivaldo scored for Brazil, while Luis Enrique and Phillip Cocu netted for Barca as the two sides shared the spoils.

🗓️ 16 May 2004 Roberto Baggio bids farewell to football. We had James Kelly cover the Divine Ponytail’s final glorious years at Brescia.

It’s been 30 years since Blackburn won the Premier League, so let @trevorm90.bsky.social take you back to a time when Rovers ruled England.

Serie A forwards from the ‘90s and ‘00s except they’re all Corinthian Prostars.

“Malesani danced on the touchline. Parma’s rise had reached its zenith.” Luca Hodges-Ramon charts the insatiable rise of Parma in the nineties.

Kent-Are Antonsen went full Beckham for Tromsø away at KFUM Oslo today.

“Four first-half goals, Alexander Sørloth? Four? That’s insane.”

A good week for the Inzaghi brothers, and a good week to reacquaint yourself with our Brothers in Arms series.

Defending is overrated anyway.

Trouble in Paradise: Jonathan Woodgate’s Nightmare Spell at Real Madrid. Will Sharp recounts Woodgate’s underwhelming move to the record Spanish champions.

The only thing more nonchalant than this sumptuous Batistuta finish is the commentator’s reaction.

For all their similarities, they were not the same. Gullit was choleric; Rijkaard was phlegmatic. Gullit was yin; Rijkaard was yang. Gullit was Hamlet; Rijkaard was Horatio. Priya Ramesh chronicles Gullit and Rijkaard’s journey to the top.