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Issue 59 of The Blizzard, edited by @jonawils.bsky.social, is out now and full of excellent long-form football writing from @alexkeble.bsky.social, @stuartroyclarke.bsky.social, @johnduerden.bsky.social and more
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Carrick has nailed quick fixes at Manchester United but is he more than new Solskjær?
Derby victory was undeniably impressive but how will club assess caretaker manager’s suitability to permanent job? - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Derby victory was undeniably impressive but how will club assess caretaker manager’s suitability to permanent job? - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Carrick has nailed quick fixes at Manchester United but is he more than new Solskjær? | Jonathan Wilson
The derby victory was undeniably impressive but how will club assess the caretaker manager’s suitability to have the permanent job?
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Carrick has nailed quick fixes at Manchester United but is he more than new Solskjær?
Derby victory was undeniably impressive but how will club assess caretaker manager’s suitability to permanent job? - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Derby victory was undeniably impressive but how will club assess caretaker manager’s suitability to permanent job? - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
All Roads to the FA Cup – brought to you by The Blizzard and The Goal Hanger
The poster tracks all 45 winning teams’ journeys to lifting the trophy from 1872 to 2025, from Wanderers to Crystal Palace
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The poster tracks all 45 winning teams’ journeys to lifting the trophy from 1872 to 2025, from Wanderers to Crystal Palace
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January 24, 2026 at 12:52 PM
All Roads to the FA Cup – brought to you by The Blizzard and The Goal Hanger
The poster tracks all 45 winning teams’ journeys to lifting the trophy from 1872 to 2025, from Wanderers to Crystal Palace
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The poster tracks all 45 winning teams’ journeys to lifting the trophy from 1872 to 2025, from Wanderers to Crystal Palace
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Brahim Díaz learns cruel Panenka lesson to break Morocco’s hearts in Afcon final
Misjudged penalty after Senegal’s walk-off chaos leaves forward facing a lifetime of criticism - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Misjudged penalty after Senegal’s walk-off chaos leaves forward facing a lifetime of criticism - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Brahim Díaz learns cruel Panenka lesson to break Morocco’s hearts in Afcon final
Brahim Díaz’s misjudged penalty after Senegal’s walk-off chaos at end of Afcom final leaves him facing a lifetime of criticism
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January 23, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Brahim Díaz learns cruel Panenka lesson to break Morocco’s hearts in Afcon final
Misjudged penalty after Senegal’s walk-off chaos leaves forward facing a lifetime of criticism - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Misjudged penalty after Senegal’s walk-off chaos leaves forward facing a lifetime of criticism - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Sideshow takes Centre Stage
David Luiz on how Brazil would handle the pressure of being World Cup hosts in 2014
This piece was written by Rupert Fryer for issue 13.
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David Luiz on how Brazil would handle the pressure of being World Cup hosts in 2014
This piece was written by Rupert Fryer for issue 13.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Sideshow takes Centre Stage
David Luiz on how Brazil would handle the pressure of being World Cup hosts in 2014
This piece was written by Rupert Fryer for issue 13.
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David Luiz on how Brazil would handle the pressure of being World Cup hosts in 2014
This piece was written by Rupert Fryer for issue 13.
Read: theblizzard.co.uk/sideshow-tak...
Based on our Greatest Goals competition, along with The Goal Hanger, we've put together a starscape of the best 100 goals of all time as voted for by our contributors and readers
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January 22, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Based on our Greatest Goals competition, along with The Goal Hanger, we've put together a starscape of the best 100 goals of all time as voted for by our contributors and readers
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Fifa’s Exiles
For Pacific islands, football development can be a haphazard and fragile process.
This piece was written by Paul Watson for issue 15
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For Pacific islands, football development can be a haphazard and fragile process.
This piece was written by Paul Watson for issue 15
theblizzard.co.uk/fifas-exiles...
January 21, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Fifa’s Exiles
For Pacific islands, football development can be a haphazard and fragile process.
This piece was written by Paul Watson for issue 15
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For Pacific islands, football development can be a haphazard and fragile process.
This piece was written by Paul Watson for issue 15
theblizzard.co.uk/fifas-exiles...
How Sadio Mané’s calm saved the Afcon final from absolute chaos
The veteran is known for his sense of responsibility and it was apparent as his Senegal teammates threatened to quit African football’s showpiece - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
The veteran is known for his sense of responsibility and it was apparent as his Senegal teammates threatened to quit African football’s showpiece - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
How Sadio Mané’s calm saved the Afcon final from absolute chaos | Jonathan Wilson
The veteran is known for his sense of responsibility and it was apparent as his Senegal teammates threatened to quit African football’s showpiece
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:24 AM
How Sadio Mané’s calm saved the Afcon final from absolute chaos
The veteran is known for his sense of responsibility and it was apparent as his Senegal teammates threatened to quit African football’s showpiece - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
The veteran is known for his sense of responsibility and it was apparent as his Senegal teammates threatened to quit African football’s showpiece - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Have you got your copy of issue 59 yet? It's available now in print and digital formats ⬇️
Issue 59 of The Blizzard, edited by @jonawils.bsky.social, is out now and full of excellent long-form football writing from @alexkeble.bsky.social, @stuartroyclarke.bsky.social, @johnduerden.bsky.social and more
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January 20, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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Morocco’s Regragui calls Thiaw ‘shameful’ after Afcon final descends into chaos
@jonawils.bsky.social at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
@jonawils.bsky.social at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Morocco’s Regragui calls Thiaw ‘shameful’ after Afcon final descends into chaos
The Morocco head coach, Walid Regragui, accused Senegal’s Pape Thiaw of having brought shame on African football after Morocco failed to win the Africa Cup of Nations
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January 19, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Morocco’s Regragui calls Thiaw ‘shameful’ after Afcon final descends into chaos
@jonawils.bsky.social at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
@jonawils.bsky.social at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah
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Only a thrilling final can save a predictable Africa Cup of Nations from being forgotten
Despite high-quality matches, Senegal’s meeting with hosts Morocco may pale with the World Cup looming - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Despite high-quality matches, Senegal’s meeting with hosts Morocco may pale with the World Cup looming - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Only a thrilling final can save a predictable Africa Cup of Nations from being forgotten | Jonathan Wilson
Despite high-quality matches, Senegal’s meeting with hosts Morocco may pale with the World Cup looming
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Only a thrilling final can save a predictable Africa Cup of Nations from being forgotten
Despite high-quality matches, Senegal’s meeting with hosts Morocco may pale with the World Cup looming - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Despite high-quality matches, Senegal’s meeting with hosts Morocco may pale with the World Cup looming - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
ICYMI: Sadio Mané strikes to deny Salah’s Egypt and send Senegal to Afcon final - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Sadio Mané strikes to deny Salah’s Egypt and send Senegal to Afcon final
Sadio Mané’s second-half strike sunk a stubborn Egyptian side and sent Senegal through to a final against Nigeria or Morocco
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January 16, 2026 at 1:08 PM
ICYMI: Sadio Mané strikes to deny Salah’s Egypt and send Senegal to Afcon final - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Mané v Salah: veteran superstars dominate buildup to Senegal v Egypt Afcon semi
Former Liverpool teammates meet for the sixth time in international football, with Salah still waiting for meaningful victory - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Former Liverpool teammates meet for the sixth time in international football, with Salah still waiting for meaningful victory - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Mané v Salah: veteran superstars dominate buildup to Senegal v Egypt Afcon semi
Former Liverpool teammates meet for the sixth time in international football, with Salah still waiting for meaningful victory
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Mané v Salah: veteran superstars dominate buildup to Senegal v Egypt Afcon semi
Former Liverpool teammates meet for the sixth time in international football, with Salah still waiting for meaningful victory - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Former Liverpool teammates meet for the sixth time in international football, with Salah still waiting for meaningful victory - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Is Morocco ready to co-host the 2030 World Cup? Afcon indicates yes
The Africa Cup of Nations has been a brilliant display for a continent carrying no doubt about quality on the pitch - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
The Africa Cup of Nations has been a brilliant display for a continent carrying no doubt about quality on the pitch - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Is Morocco ready to co-host the 2030 World Cup? Afcon indicates yes | Jonathan Wilson
The Africa Cup of Nations has been a brilliant display for a continent carrying no doubt about quality on the pitch
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Is Morocco ready to co-host the 2030 World Cup? Afcon indicates yes
The Africa Cup of Nations has been a brilliant display for a continent carrying no doubt about quality on the pitch - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
The Africa Cup of Nations has been a brilliant display for a continent carrying no doubt about quality on the pitch - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Beyond Keane’s stick-it-up-your-bollocks, there isn’t much else to Saipan
Why is the film of Ireland’s 2002 World Cup falling-out not a documentary but a drama that takes liberties with events? - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Why is the film of Ireland’s 2002 World Cup falling-out not a documentary but a drama that takes liberties with events? - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Beyond Keane’s stick-it-up-your-bollocks, there isn’t much else to Saipan | Jonathan Wilson
Why is the film of Ireland’s 2002 World Cup falling-out not a documentary but a drama that takes liberties with events?
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Beyond Keane’s stick-it-up-your-bollocks, there isn’t much else to Saipan
Why is the film of Ireland’s 2002 World Cup falling-out not a documentary but a drama that takes liberties with events? - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Why is the film of Ireland’s 2002 World Cup falling-out not a documentary but a drama that takes liberties with events? - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Salah inspires Egypt with energy recalling golden generation to evoke recent history
Liverpool forward will face his former teammate Sadio Mané in Afcon semi against Senegal after arguably the Pharaohs’ best performance since 2008 - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Liverpool forward will face his former teammate Sadio Mané in Afcon semi against Senegal after arguably the Pharaohs’ best performance since 2008 - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Salah inspires Egypt with energy recalling golden generation to evoke recent history | Jonathan Wilson
Liverpool forward will face his former teammate Sadio Mané in Afcon semi against Senegal after arguably the Pharaohs’ best performance since 2008
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Salah inspires Egypt with energy recalling golden generation to evoke recent history
Liverpool forward will face his former teammate Sadio Mané in Afcon semi against Senegal after arguably the Pharaohs’ best performance since 2008 - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Liverpool forward will face his former teammate Sadio Mané in Afcon semi against Senegal after arguably the Pharaohs’ best performance since 2008 - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Best in Show
While most fans were focused on the 1974 World Cup, George Best was playing in South Africa.
This piece was written by Luke Alfred for issue 14
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While most fans were focused on the 1974 World Cup, George Best was playing in South Africa.
This piece was written by Luke Alfred for issue 14
Read: theblizzard.co.uk/best-in-show...
January 10, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Best in Show
While most fans were focused on the 1974 World Cup, George Best was playing in South Africa.
This piece was written by Luke Alfred for issue 14
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While most fans were focused on the 1974 World Cup, George Best was playing in South Africa.
This piece was written by Luke Alfred for issue 14
Read: theblizzard.co.uk/best-in-show...
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Our latest art print is out of this world ✨
Based on our Greatest Goals competition, we've put together a starscape of the best 100 goals of all time as voted for by our contributors and readers
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Based on our Greatest Goals competition, we've put together a starscape of the best 100 goals of all time as voted for by our contributors and readers
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January 9, 2026 at 10:10 AM
The Blizzard has a range of art prints perfect for football obsessives.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Morocco and Regragui feel pressure before high-profile Afcon quarter-finals
Seven of the eight nations have won the tournament before while Mali take on the role of stubborn outsiders - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Seven of the eight nations have won the tournament before while Mali take on the role of stubborn outsiders - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Morocco and Regragui feel pressure before high-profile Afcon quarter-finals
Seven of the eight nations have won the tournament before while Mali take on the role of stubborn outsiders
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Morocco and Regragui feel pressure before high-profile Afcon quarter-finals
Seven of the eight nations have won the tournament before while Mali take on the role of stubborn outsiders - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Seven of the eight nations have won the tournament before while Mali take on the role of stubborn outsiders - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Ruben Amorim is gone, but Manchester United’s forever crisis rolls on
The head coach (or should that be manager?) fired cryptic shots at his Old Trafford bosses, then was fired himself - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
The head coach (or should that be manager?) fired cryptic shots at his Old Trafford bosses, then was fired himself - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Ruben Amorim is gone, but Manchester United’s forever crisis rolls on | Jonathan Wilson
The head coach (or should that be manager?) fired cryptic shots at his Old Trafford bosses, then was fired himself
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Ruben Amorim is gone, but Manchester United’s forever crisis rolls on
The head coach (or should that be manager?) fired cryptic shots at his Old Trafford bosses, then was fired himself - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
The head coach (or should that be manager?) fired cryptic shots at his Old Trafford bosses, then was fired himself - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Africa’s superpowers assemble for Cup of Nations knockout stages
Cameroon and hosts Morocco could soon be joined by Nigeria and Egypt at the business end of the tournament - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Cameroon and hosts Morocco could soon be joined by Nigeria and Egypt at the business end of the tournament - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Africa’s superpowers assemble for Cup of Nations knockout stages
Cameroon and tournament hosts Morocco could soon be joined by Nigeria and Egypt in the business end of the tournament
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Africa’s superpowers assemble for Cup of Nations knockout stages
Cameroon and hosts Morocco could soon be joined by Nigeria and Egypt at the business end of the tournament - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Cameroon and hosts Morocco could soon be joined by Nigeria and Egypt at the business end of the tournament - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Premier League’s warped economics make £65m fee for Semenyo a snip
Price tag for winger’s move to Manchester City would make headlines in any other country but not in England - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Price tag for winger’s move to Manchester City would make headlines in any other country but not in England - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Premier League’s warped economics make £65m fee for Semenyo a snip | Jonathan Wilson
Price tag for winger’s move to Manchester City would be headline news in any other country but nobody bats an eyelid in England’s top flight
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Premier League’s warped economics make £65m fee for Semenyo a snip
Price tag for winger’s move to Manchester City would make headlines in any other country but not in England - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Price tag for winger’s move to Manchester City would make headlines in any other country but not in England - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Our latest art print is out of this world ✨
Based on our Greatest Goals competition, we've put together a starscape of the best 100 goals of all time as voted for by our contributors and readers
Buy the Universe of Goals: theblizzard.co.uk/shop/merchan...
Based on our Greatest Goals competition, we've put together a starscape of the best 100 goals of all time as voted for by our contributors and readers
Buy the Universe of Goals: theblizzard.co.uk/shop/merchan...
January 3, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Our latest art print is out of this world ✨
Based on our Greatest Goals competition, we've put together a starscape of the best 100 goals of all time as voted for by our contributors and readers
Buy the Universe of Goals: theblizzard.co.uk/shop/merchan...
Based on our Greatest Goals competition, we've put together a starscape of the best 100 goals of all time as voted for by our contributors and readers
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January 2, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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Defying the Odds
How tiny Eibar took their place in the Spanish top flight
This piece was written by Will Unwin for issue 15
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How tiny Eibar took their place in the Spanish top flight
This piece was written by Will Unwin for issue 15
Read: theblizzard.co.uk/defying-the-...
December 31, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Defying the Odds
How tiny Eibar took their place in the Spanish top flight
This piece was written by Will Unwin for issue 15
Read: theblizzard.co.uk/defying-the-...
How tiny Eibar took their place in the Spanish top flight
This piece was written by Will Unwin for issue 15
Read: theblizzard.co.uk/defying-the-...