This week, we open the doors to a British boxing legend. The first female to compete for Team GB at The Olympics and a two-weight world champion, but did you know she had early ambitions of being a World Cup winner instead?

A Liverpool fan, she remembers the 2005 Miracle of Istanbul very fondly, but not for the reason you might expect. And stand by for the most unique Favourite Player selections in Football Museum history. 

The Football Museum will be closing its doors for a brief refurbishment, but we'll be back with some new exhibits very soon. 

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