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
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
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Reviewed by Marcus Haydon
From WSC 427, January 2023
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