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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

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