The expectations for the Nigeria World Cup squad of 2010 were high. The super eagles were seen as the most likely African team who could reach the semi-finals. They had recently won the 2007 World Youth World Cup, and these talented players had the hope of the African continent behind them. It did not go … Read more
Dave Mackay was one of the greatest players in British football during the post-war period. A barrel-chested left-half, his gritty determination, and powerful tackle often marked him out as one of the game’s hard men. Still, he also possessed excellent distribution and an astute football brain. Childhood Dave Mackay was born in Edinburgh, close to … Read more
An iconic look can go a long way in manifesting a player’s status as a cult hero. If you have the talent to go alongside your appearance, you are a legend in the making. Carlos Valderrama had both, and the golden boy with the golden hair made sure that even more than two decades after … Read more
David Trezeguet was a French striker when France won the 1998 World Cup. Although eligible to play for Argentina, he decided to play his international career with France. This decision paid dividends as he scored the winner in Euro 2000 final to become European Champions. David Trezeguet will always be remembered as a hero to … Read more
Graham Taylor served as an English football player, manager, pundit, and chairman. He was England’s manager from 1990 to 1993. Aston Villa, Watford, and Lincoln City were three great English clubs managed by Graham Taylor during the post-war era. Afterward, he served as England’s national team manager before returning to club management with Wolverhampton Wanderers, … Read more
Mustapha Hadji, the former Morocco midfielder, scored one of the World Cup tournament’s most memorable goals in France in 1998. As part of its ambassadorial program for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, the South Africa Soccer Association announced four players. Pele, George Weah, and Roger Milla were also present. Mustapha Hadji explained to … Read more
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 a result, throughout his ridiculously prolific career, he achieved godlike status on Tyneside. All Roads … Read more
Goal scoring is a delicate art form. Football has produced plenty of great finishers, but few could master this unique skill quite like Hugo Sánchez. The Mexican striker dominated for much of the mid to late 1980s and firmly etched himself into the annals of history during his record-breaking stint at Real Madrid. Hunt For … Read more
Cruyffian ideals permeate every aspect of the game, but few players have oozed Total Football quite like Ruud Gullit. The majestic Dutchman dominated in an era defined by great defenders, and he paved the way for an entire generation of world-class offensive players. Ruud Gullit Rapid Rise To Fame He was an imposing attacker who … 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 always expect to dictate how his club’s money was spent in the transfer market. The … Read more
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