Every small-town English club that has found a modicum of success in the Premier League has that one cult hero that fans claim to be one of the Premier League’s greatest-ever players. The likes of Jay-Jay Okocha at Bolton, Hatem …
Anderson da Silva; known better as Sonny Anderson, is a name largely unheard of considering his contributions to the highest tier of clubs at the highest levels. A prolific goalscorer throughout the different leagues he graced, his skillful playstyle, agility …
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José Roberto Gama de Oliveira, affectionately known as Bebeto, was born on February 16, 1964, in Salvador, Brazil. The fifth of eight children, Bebeto was hardworking and dedicated from a young age. Growing up in Brazil; a country with a …
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Antônio Augusto Ribeiro Reis Júnior – more commonly known as Juninho Pernambucano – was most notably an integral part of an Olympique Lyonnais side that before his arrival had never won a Ligue 1 title and upon his departure in …
What if I told you one of South America’s most beloved and well-respected players, only appeared in 4 senior professional games? A player so great, that when Diego Maradona signed for Rosario’s Newell’s Old Boys in 1993 and local media …
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In modern football friendlies very rarely have any real fanfare to them. They are simply a necessary tool for keeping match-sharp during breaks in club football, so it’s hard to get excited about them. Of course, when much smaller teams …
If Cleopatra had a face that could launch a thousand ships, then Sócrates had a right foot that could sink a thousand. A deep thinker, a heavier drinker and an unapologetic smoker, there will never be another footballer like him. …
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The Flamengo-Fluminense Derby, also known as Fla-Flu, is one of the fiercest and most traditional football rivalries in Brazil. It brings together two of Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic clubs: Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, commonly known as Flamengo, and …
Fla-Flu: A History of the one of the Fiercest Rivalries in World Football Read More »
Ever wondered which country is the best at producing Ballon d’Or winners? Well, wonder no longer, they’re all here in an easy-to-read list! Like with points and goal difference in a football table, the number of Ballon d’Or wins for …
Zico is one of Brazil’s greatest ever footballing superstars, and had the nickname “The White Pele” besides being known as the best ever Brazilian never to win the World Cup. He also holds the record for scoring direct from a …
