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Is there a better penalty saver than Flamengo’s Cup hero?

Apr 19

City pens stink in open play, but are 100 per cent in shoot-outs

Apr 12

Will Ousmane Dembélé join a select group of two-footed penalty scorers?

Apr 5

Chilean defender hates penalties but has 100 per cent record

Mar 29

Argentine penalty tradition making waves in empty stadia

Mar 22

Why is the world’s best player average at penalties?

Mar 15

How the world’s best striker became a penalty killer

Mar 8

The rows and myths, from Blanchflower & Cruyff to Pires & Neymar

Mar 1

A study explores the best places to aim your penalty

Feb 22

Revealed: Ederson's penalty technique and history

Feb 15

Penalty legend on Covid, Bruno Fernandes, Jorginho, disrespect and his legacy

Feb 8

Defining a true Panenka – with the great man himself

Feb 1

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