Paulino Alcantara: FC Barcelona Star From The Philippines

Over 100 years ago, Philippine-born Paulino Alcantara burst onto the scene with his creative genius and sparked the Futbol Club Barcelona golden era. His contribution to the game was truly spectacular! Revolutionary Voyage In August 1896, the Philippine Revolution broke out upon the discovery of anti-colonial secret organizations by the Spanish authorities. The Philippines was … Read more

Telmo Zarra: The Athletic Bilbao Goalscoring Sensation

Telmo Zarra secured his place in football’s history as Spain’s record goalscorer of all time, which continues to remain unmatched during his reign with Athletic Club Bilbao in the 1940s and 1950s. ‘Telmito The Fearful’ Telmo Zarraonandia Montoya was born on the 20th January 1921 in Erandio, Spain. Football was ever-present in his large family: … Read more

Bruce Arena: Built Three United States Soccer Dynasties

Bruce Arena has built three of American soccer’s greatest dynasties, shepherded our national team to its greatest successes, and mentored so many of our best coaches and most vital players in a career spanning four decades. The head coach has won championships nearly everywhere he’s been. Five national titles at the University of Virginia, two … Read more

Tord Grip: How English Soccer Shaped His Coaching Philosophy

When Tord Grip was appointed second-in-command to England’s national team boss Sven Göran Eriksson, it was not his first direct experience of English soccer. Some 40 years previously in 1961, while a promising young Swedish player, he had spent three months in England. During this period, the future England assistant manager appeared for both Aston … Read more