Discover the history of the England national football team through legendary matches, unforgettable away days and the passionate supporters who followed the Three Lions across Britain and Europe. From World Cup triumphs and European Championships to famous rivalries and the turbulent era of football hooliganism during the 1970s, 80s and 90s, this category explores the matches, players, fans and historic moments that shaped England’s football story.
Thousands of England fans marched through Cagliari before Holland v England at Italia ’90, leading to a tense confrontation with the Carabinieri, tear gas and chaos on the streets.
Holland v England 1990: Trouble on the Streets of Cagliari Read More »
The 1995 Ireland v England international at Lansdowne Road should have been remembered for football. Instead, political tensions, extremist groups and football violence combined to force the match to be abandoned after just 27 minutes. Read the story from both the England and Irish supporters’ perspectives as we revisit one of football’s most infamous nights.
The Lansdowne Road Riot: Why England v Ireland 1995 Was Abandoned Read More »
