If there ever was a death that shook the football world, then the untimely death of Welsh player and manager Gary Speed was it. Speed ultimately took his own life, and it was something that no one saw coming. It wasn’t until a letter that was addressed to his wife, Louise, that the reason he … Read more
Only two years ago, it looked like Thomas Müller was in for a tough season. But when Hansi Flick took over as head coach at FC Bayern, the 30-year-old staged an incredible comeback to become one of the most valuable players on the treble-winning squad. Thomas Müller Sidelined In October 2019, Bayern coach Niko Kovac … Read more
Bobby Robson is one of England’s greatest soccer managers. In a career that spanned over four decades, Robson would manage professional clubs such as Fulham, Ipswich Town, PSV Eindhoven, Sporting Lisbon, Porto, Newcastle United, and the pinnacle for any Englishman, the English National Men’s Team. It could be argued that the beautiful game has lost … Read more
When people think of football legends, El Príncipe is frequently overlooked. Still, Enzo Francescoli was one of the best players of his era, arguably on par with peers Maradona and Zico. This Uruguayan and River Plate star deserves to be recognized, both for his achievements on the field and his ability to inspire a younger … Read more
Managerial success is measured in silverware, but rarely do we consider the long-term influence of a coach on their players and peers. Marcelo Bielsa can’t boast a lavish trophy cabinet, but what he does enjoy is the acclaim of some of the greatest managers of the modern era. El Loco – The Madman Influenced by … 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 learn to deal with very little. From a very young age, Alf Ramsey loved playing … Read more
Ernst Happel, 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 rebels in the soccer world who dared to set significant challenges to themselves, to dream of … Read more
Due to his longevity and consistency, Gigi Buffon is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of all time. He is still going strong at 42 years of age. His illustrious 25-year career has seen him lift a World Cup and amass an impressive collection of numerous league titles. Had it not been for … Read more
“Our society believes that football killed Andrés. No, Andrés was a football player killed by society.” These were the words of Francisco Maturana, the illustrious Colombian manager. When asked years later about the murder of Andrés Escobar shortly after an infamous first-round elimination from the 1994 World Cup. Maturana is considered the father figure and … Read more
In the ever-changing landscape of football, there has been one constant. For 15 years, Lionel Messi has displayed an unrivaled dominance on the pitch; his success with Barcelona has been unparalleled. But World Cup glory continues to elude him. In the eyes of many Argentines, his failure to deliver the biggest prize in football may … Read more