All posts tagged "Football"
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Who are the four English Ballon d’Or winners?
The most sought after one-man trophy in all of football; the Ballon d’Or. Such a prestigious award typically evokes thoughts of overseas excellence. Kaká won it in 2007 after leading Milan to a Champions League victory, leaving Ronaldo and Messi as runners up.
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5 foreign players who were eligible for England
Known as the ‘home of football’, England have always been considered one of the best national sides in the game. The Three Lions are usually blessed with hundreds of candidates to call up to the national squad, with the Premier League hosting many of the top talents around the world.
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Great footballers who never won a trophy
It’s much easier to discuss football’s great players when you have the titles and track-records to back up your claims. On the other side, there are players who deserve the spotlight but whose trophy cabinets stay empty.
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5 top class managers who were brilliant players too
Success as a manager comes in many different forms, whether that be through title defenses, relegation comebacks or gaining a cult-like fan following. Many of the managers we know and love have had trophy-laden playing careers, yet these are often overshadowed by their achievements on the touchline.
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Who were the best forwards of the 90s?
The 1990s. A decade of unknown overseas signings, terrible haircuts and Jason McAteer on the cover of Fifa ‘96. Pre-smartphone, pre-VAR and the first days of the Premier League. Many fans will hark back to the ‘90s as a golden-era of Football, where the players of yesteryear are now either long-forgotten or have attained a cult-like status by fans and pundits alike.
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Six football players to watch in 2021
A new year gives players the chance to turn over a new leaf. The January transfer window is in full swing and players will come and go in a bid to give their career a much-needed kickstart or move to the big step.
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Six former footballers who died in 2020
2020 has been a tough year for football with leagues suspended, tournaments delayed, and several iconic names passing away. The year has seen several of the sport’s biggest icons pass, leaving a void that will never be filled in the future.
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Six huge players out of contract in 2021
The January transfer window is open, with clubs around Europe looking to bolster their squads for the second half of the season. But many teams will also be planning ahead for 2021-22, especially when there are so many high-profile players who are set to become free agents.
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Who are the best free kick takers of all time?
There is nothing more spectacular than seeing a ball fly into the net from distance with almost an entire team in front of you. It’s a unique skill that only some can excel in but very few have mastered to perfection, although there are some surprising free kick takers out there.
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Cristiano Ronaldo wins the Golden Foot Award… so what is it?
The Golden Foot Award isn’t the most prestigious of individual footballing accolades but, crucially, the 2020 edition represents something Cristiano Ronaldo has won and Lionel Messi hasn’t. So what is it? Well, it was created back in 2003 and sees the lucky winner leave an imprint of his feet on The Champions Promenade on the seafront in Monaco.
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Footballers who played for two different countries
Taking to the pitch to represent your home country is a crowning moment for any player. To represent your nation at the highest level and on a global stage is no easy achievement. However, for some players this is less straightforward and a choice has to be made.
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