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Messi but no Ronaldo: Fabio Capello names the three greatest players in history
Fabio Capello has named who he considers the three greatest players of all time, but snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo by claiming ...
Football Tactics that Changed the Game as We Know It
When the rules of Association Football were first codified in the 19th century, minimal strategy was involved. Over half the ...
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Soccer Goes American: Pelé and the Rise of American League Soccer
“Pele Signs With Cosmos: ‘Soccer Has Arrived’ Here With the same ebullience that has marked his play, Pele took up his new career yesterday as a New York Cosmos forward and soccer’s ambassador to the ...
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Gary Lineker tells Rangers they missed out on world’s greatest number nine, Alan Shearer agrees
But as Rangers reassess their current position in the footballing food-chain, Gary Lineker has suggested the Ibrox club might ...
Lionel Messi's a superstar, but Whitecaps have seen them before
Forty-seven years ago, the Whitecaps faced the world's most famous player on a Thursday night in Vancouver. This Thursday, ...
Pope Francis loved soccer, San Lorenzo and the sport’s power to unite
Pope Francis’ passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. A lifelong supporter of Argentine club San Lorenzo, ...
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GOAT Debate: Late Pope Francis Once Chose Pelé Ahead of Messi and Maradona
Pope Francis once shared his thoughts on who is the greatest footballer of all time, choosing Pele over Diego Maradona and ...
The Pope with 'two left feet' who loved the 'beautiful game'
His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis's passion was football -- for him "the most beautiful game" and also a vehicle ...
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The Day Pope Francis Praised Pelé Over Messi and Maradona
In a 2023 interview, Pope Francis, a devoted supporter of San Lorenzo, was asked the classic question: Messi or Maradona? His ...