Pelé acknowledges his fans as he boards the bus with wife Rosa. Alamy
Almost half a century ago, a touring Santos side met their match in a feisty friendly in front of a capacity crowd at Home Park
Search: 'football writing'
Stories
A football memento with a hidden secret received as a promotional gift serves as a reminder of family bonds and glimpses into the world of the press box
TRUK United line up with Dulwich Hamlet Women before their friendly in March. Alamy
The Alternative Football League and clubs such as Manchester Laces show demand is there but players still face huge hurdles to wider participation
Rod McDonald goes down with cramp as Crewe Alexandra look to protect a 2-1 lead against Northampton Town. Getty Images
Battles of attrition and tedious timewasting in the lower leagues are increasingly a turn-off for supporters, whose entertainment is sacrificed for points