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Legends Of Soccer

Cryuff, Pele, Best, Maradona, Finney. They’re all here along with profiles of all the world’s greatest players of the past century.

Francesco Totti

Francesco Totti Is A Roma Legend

Roma captain and beloved son Francesco Totti called time on his career this week, So drink in the Totti retirement ceremony with Tim Hall.

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Brazil Legend Carlos Alberto Dies Age 72

Former Brazil captain Carlos Alberto has died at the age of 72.

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Arsenal players pay tribute to Don Howe

A Tribute To Don Howe – Footballing Legend

There is no doubt that Don Howe was one of the true giants of the game, a coaching visionary. Dave Bowler pays tribute to the legendary Arsenal man.

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Nat Lofthouse

Nat Lofthouse – The Lion Of Vienna

Nat Lofthouse remains one of those legendary giants of the past upon whom we have constructed the present and the future.

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george best in action

Spotlighting George Best: The Belfast Boy

George Best lived as he ultimately died, with both hands firmly on the self-destruct button. That, above all, was the key to his genius.

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franz beckenbauer in new york

Franz Beckenbauer – The Kaiser

There’s no doubt that Franz Beckenbauer is one of the key figures in post-war football. He was the central character in the rise of Bayern Munich.

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Diego Maradona. That magic moment when he scored against England

Diego Maradona And THAT Magic Moment

Three minutes in the Aztec Stadium in Mexico City on June 22nd 1986, just 180 seconds told you everything you needed to know about Diego Maradona.

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Lionel Messi in action

Lionel Messi – The World’s Greatest Player

From a junior player whose very future in the game was threatened because of his stature, Lionel Messi has grown into the biggest figure in the game.

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Michel Platini

Michel Platini – Man Of Great Vision

Michel Platini was a footballer of great vision and intelligence who could pass the ball with the accuracy of a mathematician and the finesse of an artist.

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marco Van Basten in action

Marco Van Basten – Unsung Hero Of Holland

Marco Van Basten was the most exciting player in the world in the late 1980s, a footballer who helped transform the world game. By Dave Bowler.

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