Eusebio is a name synonymous with footballing greatness and a man who sits amongst the elite legends of the game. The goalscoring powerhouse often features in the ‘top ten’ of lists that judge the “best of all-time.” He was nicknamed …
1965 Ballon d’Or Winner: Eusebio. The Black Panther. The Black Pearl Read More »
In 1988, Netherlands forward Marco van Basten won the first of his three Ballon d’Or titles. He became only the third Dutch international to claim the award after Johan Cruyff in 1971, 1973 and 1974 along with Ruud Gullit the …
1988 Ballon d’Or Winner: Marco van Basten. Total Dutch Domination Read More »
Football has always had a spiritual and supernatural side, with jinxes, curses, and rituals integral to the game. While some may consider them mere folklore, others believe these tales hold some truth. In this article our guest author Aladár Kollár …
The most famous curses in world football that you may not have known about Read More »
The 1972 Ballon d’Or saw a trio of Germans vying for football’s ultimate individual prize. In the process, Franz Beckenbauer became only the second West German national and Bayern Munich player to win the trophy following Gerd Müller in 1970. …
1972 Ballon d’Or Winner: Franz Beckenbauer. The German Three Horse Race Read More »
Gerd Muller is undoubtedly one of the greatest strikers in the history of football. The forward currently sits eighth on a list of the game’s all-time top scorers with 634 goals across his seventeen-year career. And 1970 was no exception. …
1970 Ballon d’Or Winner: Gerd Muller. An Undisputable Champion Read More »
From an early age, the Italian media dubbed Milan’s attacking midfielder Gianni Rivera their nation’s “Golden Boy.” He joined Milan in 1960 as a 17-year-old and would go on to serve as the team’s captain for twelve seasons. Rivera enjoyed …
1969 Ballon d’Or Winner: Gianni Rivera. Italy’s Golden Boy Read More »
The Ballon d’Or is widely considered the pinnacle of individual achievement in football, with the award the football world’s Oscars. To call yourself a Ballon d’Or winner is an incredible achievement, with some of football’s greatest ever-eligible players never winning …
After an incredible 1980 season, that was twice as good as his best season prior to his first Ballon d’Or, he’d go on to improve even further. After 5 seasons of establishing himself, and gradually progressing, Rummenigge had hit his …
1981 Ballon d’Or Winner: Karl-Heinz Rummenigge Trounces the Competition Again Read More »
In the year 1980, the football world witnessed the crowning of a true legend, as Karl-Heinz Rummenigge claimed the Ballon d’Or, solidifying his status as one of the sport’s greats. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, born on September 25, 1955, in Lippstadt, West …
1980 Ballon d’Or Winner: Karl-Heinz Rummenigge – A Classy Season From an Iconic Forward Read More »
In 1974, Johan Cruyff won his third Ballon d’Or. Only four other players in the history of football have achieved the incredible feat including Michel Platini, Marco van Van Basten, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. This particular year, Cruyff faced …
1974 Ballon d’Or Winner: Johan Cruyff, A Celebration Of Total Football Read More »
