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Dive into the stories of football’s most unforgettable players. From legends to one-hit wonders, relive the magic of those who shaped the beautiful game.

The greatest duo that never was

May 23, 2025

Among the many quirks that made PES special, there was one feature that held me in a romantic kind of awe: the all-star teams. Europe XI versus the Rest of the World XI.

Michael Laudrup: The Maestro Who Missed the Miracle

May 23, 2025

Some players dominate with power. Others with leadership. And then there are those rare few who enchant simply by touching the ball.

Carlos Valderrama: The Magician Who Never Took the Grand Stage

May 23, 2025

He enchanted the world at three World Cups, became a walking symbol of South American artistry, and remains one of the most recognisable players in the game’s history.

Schillaci celebrating goal at the Italia 90 world cup

Totò Schillaci: The Meteor That Lit Up Italy ’90

May 23, 2025

For one unforgettable summer in 1990, he wasn’t just a footballer. He was the footballer. And then, almost as quickly as he arrived, he was gone.

Abel Xavier, right-back of Portugal at the Euro 2000

Abel Xavier: The Hand of Fate

May 8, 2025

Bleached blond beard and hair. Fierce stare. A peroxide warrior in an age of romantics. And in the summer of 2000, he became the symbol of heartbreak for a nation.

Jose Luis Chilavert as captain of Paraguay

José Luis Chilavert: The Goalkeeper Who Roared

May 5, 2025

He could stop you. He could score on you. And he could insult you in three languages while doing both. But why didn’t he ever play for a European giant?