Fascinating profiles of all the world’s greatest soccer players of the past century, including Johan Cryuff, Pele, George Best, Maradona, and Tom Finney.
Why Roberto Baggio Still Holds a Special Place in Football Memory Some footballers are admired, some are celebrated, and a few linger in the mind in a way that feels almost personal. Roberto Baggio belongs to that last group. He was not simply a brilliant player, though he certainly was that. He was something more […]
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Billy Hughes sadly passed in 2020. He was emblematic of something special, not just for his team – Sunderland – but for the English game as a whole.
How Billy Hughes Brought The Sun To Sunderland Read More »
As the greatest midfield player of his generation and one of the all-time greats, how do you pay tribute to the legend Luka Modric? Derek Ross gives it a go.
Is Luka Modric The Greatest Ever Midfielder? Read More »
Ask one of the lucky few spectators who got to see Robin Friday play live and they will tell you he was the greatest soccer player they ever saw.
Who was Robin Friday? The Bad Boy Of British Football! Read More »
Learn how Pele transcended football, influencing generations and becoming a global icon, with highlights from his historic World Cup triumphs.
Pele – The Greatest Player Of All Time Read More »
Pele the King of football died in 2022 age 82 in Brazil. Here is our profile of the great man and three-time World Cup WInner. By Dave Bowler.
Long Live Pele The King Of Football Read More »
Johan Cruyff was, perhaps along with Franz Beckenbauer, the first truly great modern footballer. There never was, perhaps never will be a more total footballer.
Johan Cruyff, The First Great Modern Footballer Read More »
Dave Bowler tells the fascinating story of Ian St John. The Liverpool and Scotland legend was an essential part of Shankly’s triumphant team during the 1960s.
How Ian St John went From Star To Celebrity Read More »
Nobby Stiles was the beating heart of the 1966 World Cup winning England side. He made all things possible. He was the anchor around whom the rest could play.
Nobby Stiles – The Beating Heart Of England 66 Read More »
Artist Nick Oldham presents 4 Maradona illustrations, including the Hand of God goal against England in the 1986 World Cup finals.
Maradona And His Magic Moments In Portrait Read More »