Florin Răducioiu: The Wanderer Who Found Glory in Gold

Florin Răducioiu: The Wanderer Who Found Glory in Gold

Florin Răducioiu is the only Romanian (and for quite some time he was the only player) to have played and scored in all of Europe’s Big Five leagues. And yet, we remember him most in yellow. Scoring four goals in that World Cup and becoming the symbol of a generation.
Taribo West: Nigeria’s Ageless Defender

Taribo West: Nigeria’s Ageless Defender

From the streets of Nigeria to Olympic gold and UEFA Cup glory, one of football’s most unforgettable defenders.
Fabrizio Ravanelli: The Silver Bullet

Fabrizio Ravanelli: The Silver Bullet

Ravanelli’s story isn’t just about one Champions League final goal. It’s the story of a working-class warrior who clawed his way to the top and then quietly walked back to where it all began.
Giuseppe Bergomi: Four World Cups, Zero Qualifiers

Giuseppe Bergomi: Four World Cups, Zero Qualifiers

Giuseppe Bergomi played in 4 World Cups without ever featuring in a qualifier. This is the story of Inter’s "Uncle".
Adriano: The Emperor’s Rise and Fall

Adriano: The Emperor’s Rise and Fall

This is the story of Adriano - from Inter Milan and Brazil hero to a man who chose peace over the crown.

Italy’s Forgotten Goalkeepers

When I was younger, I played for years in local seven-a-side tournaments. I was usually
Totò Schillaci: The Meteor That Lit Up Italia ’90

Totò Schillaci: The Meteor That Lit Up Italia ’90

Discover the unforgettable rise of Totò Schillaci during the 1990 FIFA World Cup.
Alexi Lalas: Face of a Nation

Alexi Lalas: Face of a Nation

The flame-haired centre-back who gave the United States a World Cup to remember and made football feel rock n' roll.
Jürgen Klinsmann: From World Cup Glory to Wenger’s Monaco Lie

Jürgen Klinsmann: From World Cup Glory to Wenger’s Monaco Lie

I always wondered: how was AS Monaco able to sign a top-class striker like Jürgen