David Sergio Trezeguet, a former professional footballer, began his career in Argentina and made his professional debut for Club Atlético Platense in 1994. He then transferred to AS Monaco, where David Trezeguet formed a successful striking partnership with Thierry Henry. …
David Trezeguet: 1998 World Cup And 2000 European Winner Read More »
Pelé is widely recognized as the greatest soccer player the world has ever seen, yet he played in just a handful of games in England and never at the country’s home of football, Wembley Stadium. Pele’s first game in the …
Pelés First Game: Playing Sheffield Wednesday At Hillsborough Read More »
An eventful career in soccer is coming to an end. Multiple dynasties have come and gone, new players have carved out careers, and legends have retired. But nobody has left a more enduring mark on the 2010s than Leo Messi. …
Leo Messi: His Stats Include 789 Goals In 1000 Appearances Read More »
In 1978, the Football League lifted a 47-year ban on signing foreign players, and an influx of new talent flooded England’s shores. At the forefront of this revolution was Osvaldo Ardiles. He became referred to as ‘Ossie’ or Ossie Ardiles …
Osvaldo Ardiles: The Playmaker That Shaped English Football Read More »
The trajectory of a young player’s career is often a result of potential and determination, and sometimes it is at the mercy of pure luck. For example, when the young Cristiano Ronaldo was part of Sporting’s youth system, it was …
Young Cristiano Ronaldo: The Emergence of the Megastar Read More »
One can only truly appreciate art once it’s been finished, but as Andres Iniesta applies the final touches to his magnificent body of work, let’s take a moment to acknowledge the man behind the craft. Dedication From An Early Age …
Andres Iniesta: One Of FC Barcelona Greatest Midfield Players Read More »
N’Golo Kanté rarely gets mentioned in the same breath as Kevin De Bruyne and Kylian Mbappé. As is the case with most defensive midfielders, Kanté often goes unnoticed, but he is arguably one of the complete players of the last …
Let’s admit it. It takes a special kind of mentality like Pierluigi Collina to referee football at the highest level. Enforcing the soccer laws of the game and managing players’ tempers while keeping up with play for 90 nonstop minutes …
Pierluigi Collina: Voted Best Referee Of The Year Six Times Read More »
Due to his longevity and consistency, Gigi Buffon is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time. He is still going strong at 44 years of age. (He will be 45 years old on January 28, 2023) …
Gigi Buffon: Italian Goalkeeper Wants To Play Until Age 55 Read More »
Uruguayan superstar Luis Suarez divides opinions. He was beloved by many, despised by more. This man attracted the ire of an entire continent, a man notorious for biting opponents, but also a family man and a generational talent. Seneca the …
Luis Suarez: One Of The Dirtiest Football Players In World Read More »
