‘I told a teacher I was going to make it as a footballer and got kicked out of class. After the 1990 World Cup, I went back to the school and said, “Do you remember me, you f**king bastard!”’ Paul Gascoigne on practising his autograph at school

Paul Gascoigne, nicknamed “Gazza,” recalls the bold promise he made in school to become a professional footballer. After the 1990 World Cup showcased his talent, he returned to the classroom that once dismissed him to prove his prediction true.

by Fourfourtwo
2 days ago
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‘I told a teacher I was going to make it as a footballer and got kicked out of class. After the 1990 World Cup, I went back to the school and said, “Do you remember me, you f**king bastard!”’ Paul Gascoigne on practising his autograph at school

‘At Italia 90, the best bit about the entire tournament was that I knew I was the best player in the world’ Paul Gascoigne on being the best on Earth in 1990

England’s remarkable run in the 1990 World Cup propelled midfielder Paul Gascoigne into global recognition. He believed he was the best player in the world at the time, a conviction that helped define one of the country’s most memorable tournaments.

by Fourfourtwo
1 week ago
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‘At Italia 90, the best bit about the entire tournament was that I knew I was the best player in the world’ Paul Gascoigne on being the best on Earth in 1990