Malcolm Macdonald, English footballer and manager was born On January 7.1950 source
Malcolm Macdonald, English footballer and manager was born On January 7.1950
The Swedish Language Council have officially introduced a new word: “Zlatanera” – which in English means “to clear anything with force” or “to dominate. source
The Swedish Language Council have officially introduced a new word: “Zlatanera” – which in English means “to clear anything with force” or “to dominate.
Aged 12, Cristiano Ronaldo went on a three-day trial with Sporting CP, who signed him for a fee of £1,500.
Real Madrid star striker Cristiano Ronaldo has confessed that he does not have tattoos in order to be able to donate blood, which he does twice a year. source
Real Madrid star striker Cristiano Ronaldo has confessed that he does not have tattoos in order to be able to donate blood, which he does twice a year.
Cristiano Ronaldo now a degree subject as Canadian university begins a four-year course dedicated to Real Madrid star. source
Cristiano Ronaldo now a degree subject as Canadian university begins a four-year course dedicated to Real Madrid star.
former coach Mick Clegg reveals that Cristiano Ronaldo could play until he's 40 but I don't think he will return to Manchester United. source
former coach Mick Clegg reveals that Cristiano Ronaldo could play until he's 40 but I don't think he will return to Manchester United.
The Dutch hold the record for playing the most World Cup finals without ever winning the tournament. They finished second in the 1974, 1978 and 2010 World Cups, source
The Dutch hold the record for playing the most World Cup finals without ever winning the tournament. They finished second in the 1974, 1978 and 2010 World Cups,
Johan Cruyff was a Dutch professional football player and coach. As a player, he won the Ballon d'Or three times, in 1971, 1973 and 1974. source
Johan Cruyff was a Dutch professional football player and coach. As a player, he won the Ballon d'Or three times, in 1971, 1973 and 1974.
In soccor game,The goalkeepers are the only players allowed to touch the ball with their hands or arms . source
In soccor game,The goalkeepers are the only players allowed to touch the ball with their hands or arms .
Soccor is played by 250 million players in over 200 countries and dependencies, making it the world's most popular sport. source
Soccor is played by 250 million players in over 200 countries and dependencies, making it the world's most popular sport.
Cuju,or Tsu' Chu, is an ancient Chinese ball game, Cantonese "chuk-ko". source
Cuju,or Tsu' Chu, is an ancient Chinese ball game, Cantonese "chuk-ko".
According to FIFA, the Chinese competitive game cuju ( literally "kick ball") is the earliest form of football for which there is scientific evidence. source
According to FIFA, the Chinese competitive game cuju ( literally "kick ball") is the earliest form of football for which there is scientific evidence.
Football for which there is evidence, being first mentioned as an exercise in a military work from 3rd–2nd century BC. source
Football for which there is evidence, being first mentioned as an exercise in a military work from 3rd–2nd century BC.
The first official international football match also took place in 1872, between Scotland and England in Glasgow. source
The first official international football match also took place in 1872, between Scotland and England in Glasgow.
Football has the highest global television audience in sport.
Dick, Kerr's Ladies F.C. was one of the earliest known women's association football teams in England. source
Dick, Kerr's Ladies F.C. was one of the earliest known women's association football teams in England.
Pele is widely regarded as the greatest player of all time.
Diego Maradona and Pele were joint winners of the greatest football player of the 20th century. source
Diego Maradona and Pele were joint winners of the greatest football player of the 20th century.
During his career, Pelé scored 1281 goals in 1363 games,
Pele was listed in the Guinness World Records for most career goals scored in football.
Pele won three FIFA World Cups: 1958, 1962 and 1970, being the only player ever to do so. source
Pele won three FIFA World Cups: 1958, 1962 and 1970, being the only player ever to do so.
Pelé is the all-time leading goalscorer for Brazil with 77 goals in 91 games.
Since retiring in 1977, Pelé has been a worldwide ambassador for football and has made many acting and commercial ventures.
Pele was named after the American inventor Thomas Edison. His parents decided to remove the "i" and call him "Edson", source
Pele was named after the American inventor Thomas Edison. His parents decided to remove the "i" and call him "Edson",
"Hand of God goal", which Maradona scored by using his hand, on football match Argentina vs England, on on 22 June 1986. source
"Hand of God goal", which Maradona scored by using his hand, on football match Argentina vs England, on on 22 June 1986.
aradona is the first player in football history to set the world record transfer fee twice, first when he transferred to Barcelona for a then world record £5 million, and second, when he transferred to Napoli for another record fee £6.9 million. source
aradona is the first player in football history to set the world record transfer fee twice, first when he transferred to Barcelona for a then world record £5 million, and second, when he transferred to Napoli for another record fee £6.9 million.
Diego Matadona played for Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla and Newell's Old Boys during his club career,
Maradona played in four FIFA World Cups, including the 1986 World Cup in Mexico where he captained Argentina and led them to victory over West Germany in the final.
On 20 October 1976, Maradona made his professional debut for Argentinos Juniors, 10 days before his 16th birthday. source
On 20 October 1976, Maradona made his professional debut for Argentinos Juniors, 10 days before his 16th birthday.
Maradona became coach of Argentina in November 2008. He was in charge of the team at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa before leaving at the end of the tournament.