We document the European football players who have the biggest seasons and made the best contributions to their teams.
Few players divided opinions quite like Roberto Baggio. He was beloved by some, and hated by others. He was unquestionably talented yet rarely utilized to his full potential. Baggio was one of the best forwards in soccer to set foot …
Roberto Baggio: The Rise and Fall Of The 1994 World Cup Star Read More »
Once you reach the dizzying heights of nationwide fame, the only way is down, more often than not. Paul Gascoigne had the world at his feet during the 1990s, but escapades off the pitch always overshadowed what this generational talent …
Paul Gascoigne: Former England Footballer Known As Gazza Read More »
The Christmas holidays are a rare opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family while giving and receiving gifts. For Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane, Christmas seems to come twice in consecutive days. He indeed receives more than he …
Alan Shearer was never a one-club man like Paolo Maldini, nor could he boast the same silverware as some of his compatriots and peers. What he did have, however, was an unshakable loyalty to his hometown club, Newcastle United. As …
Alan Shearer: Newcastle And Premier League Record Goalscorer Read More »
Alf Ramsey was born in Dagenham in 1920. He had four brothers and one sister. His father, Herbert, was a laborer. His job was to look after pigs. Dagenham wasn’t a fancy place, and the young Alf Ramsey had to …
Alf Ramsey: England’s World Cup Winning Manager Of 1966 Read More »
Newcastle United player Colin Veitch had a much broader background than most professional footballers. The stereotypical retirement job for footballers has been running a pub. Thespian, chorister, soldier, and journalist were among Colin Veitch’s many roles. How The Public Perceives …
Colin Veitch: Former Football Player And Vocal Conductor Read More »
Bob Paisley was a Liverpool soccer player, manager, and administrator for almost 50 years. No football manager demonstrated the art of leading quietly and without ego more than Bob Paisley. He did not always demand the final word. He did not …
Bob Paisley: Liverpool’s Three Time European Cup Manager Read More »
Like many players of his era, Daniel Winter (also known as Danny Winter) lost the best years of his career to the war. He began playing football seriously at the age of 15 for the local team Maes yr Haf …
Danny Winter: Welsh Born Bolton Wanderers And Chelsea Player Read More »
John Charles captained the West Ham team that defeated Liverpool to win the FA Youth Cup in 1962-63 and was capped by England at youth level. John was the first black player to captain a team to win a major …
John Charles: First Black Player To Represent England Youth Read More »
Ernst Happel is one of the greatest soccer managers ever. The name alone brings a smile to the face of every true soccer fan. A name that makes us all wonder for a moment if there are still such sincere …
Ernst Happel: Austrian European Football Player And Manager Read More »
