Europe's 55 football nations in one season
55 Football Nations was completed in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro. Three crucial matches saw relegation candidates Čelik try everything but only draw against Borac, Sarajevo break down Široki Brijeg’s blanket defence and, in the final match, Mladost outplay Kom in the searing Podgorica sun. Travel highlights … Continued
55 Football Nations saw matches at Maribor, Krško and Domžale in Slovenia, Puskás Akadémia in Hungary and Lokomotiva Zagreb and Istra 1961 in Croatia. There was a surprise seven goal thriller, four narrow wins, a score draw, a club shop haircut and Cat Zoo Corn. … Continued
55 Football Nations started his microstate mini-break with nine goals in San Marino as Virtus thrashed Murata 8-1. Incredibly, another nine goals followed in Luxembourg when Fola beat US 9-0 in the little Esch derby. The Lux top two served up … Continued
55 Football Nations went Alpine. A minor classic simmered at Admira until Sturm eased to victory. St. Gallen won their fifth consecutive league match against Grasshoppers. And Vaduz outplayed Schaffhausen in the Swiss second flight. Travel highlights include the magnificent Hohensalzburg … Continued
55 Football Nations had just one day in the Czech Republic where Dukla camera police didn’t want evidence of the home team’s 3-1 defeat to Vysočina Jihlava. MŠK Žilina and Spartak Trnava were more welcoming for Slovakian league and cup matches. … Continued
55 Football Nations saw Sevilla outclassed at home to Atlético and doughty in Málaga. The famous Portuguese camera ban restricted efforts at Porto and Vitória. Moody clouds, players and fans were captured at second division Varzim. Travel highlights include the wonderful Mezquita in Córdoba … Continued
55 Football Nations did the 1-2-3. 55FN viewed one match in France and two full games in Andorra. Three fixtures at the Victoria Stadium in Gibraltar saw exotic creatures like Lions, Lynx and Red Imps in action. Travel highlights include some … Continued
55 Football Nations saw five draws and a narrow Floriana victory from five Maltese matches and a single Serie A encounter between Crotone and Atalanta. Over 320 consecutive minutes of goalless football were thankfully ended by Crotone’s Mandragora. Travel photos include the old … Continued
55 Football Nations hit a mega five top division matches in Israel (Bnei Yehuda, Hapoel Be’er Sheva) and Cyprus (Doxa, APOEL, Ermis) and lower league fare at Yeruham and Lakatamia. Small football nations have their benefits. Travel photos include diverse Tel … Continued
55 Football Nations was home for the festive break to take in Ross County’s 1-1 draw with St. Johnstone, Bournemouth’s crucial late win against Everton and another 1-1 between Llandudno and Bala Town. Travel photos include picturesque North Wales and some … Continued