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Protest and the 1978 World Cup

Beth Williamson looks at one of the most politically controversial World Cup tournaments: Argentina 1978.

Uma Ghelani looks at some of the most special – and rare – trading cards in our extensive collection.

A look at the life and medals of war hero Donald Simpson Bell, football’s only recipient of the Victoria Cross.

Beth Williamson looks at the story behind Gordon Banks’ cap from the 1970 World Cup, part of The Players Foundation collection.

Beth Williamson looks at one of our Art Wall paintings: Kissing Footballers by Heather McGrath.

With Love It If We Beat Them coming to the museum, we look back at NUFC’s 95-96 title run-in through figurines.

Dr Alexander Jackson considers a recent donation, shedding light on Margaret Melling’s career with Bolton Ladies.

National Football Museum cataloguer Beth Williamson discusses her role in our partnership with The Players Foundation.

Ahead of the North London Derby, we take a look at five players who turned out for both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.

Objects from the remarkable career of early Lionesses and Southampton trailblazer Sue Lopez MBE.

Looking back at the very first game at Old Trafford in 1910, when Manchester United played host to title-chasing Liverpool.

Remembering Brighton & Hove Albion’s early Southern League and Charity Cup triumphs via this beautiful century-old souvenir jug.