Miodrag Belodedici: The Libero Who Deserted
He fled Ceaușescu’s dictatorship, was branded a traitor, yet became the only man to win the European Cup with two Eastern clubs.
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.
Jorge Campos: The Fluorescent Keeper-Striker
Mexico’s iconic goalkeeper, part-time striker, world cup legend, kit designer and rule-breaker.
Two Lions, One Goal: N’Kono vs Bell
When I think back to Italia ’90, the first images that come to mind are
Tomislav Ivković: The Keeper Who Dared to Bet Against God
He faced Diego Maradona twice from the penalty spot. And one of them came with a $100 bet on the line.
Michel Preud’homme: Stardom, at Last Light
At 35, Michel Preud’homme stunned the world at USA ’94 and became the best goalkeeper on the planet. This is the story of football’s late arrival.
The greatest duo that never was
In 1999, I was a teenager who spent far too much time glued to a
Italy’s Forgotten Goalkeepers
When I was younger, I played for years in local seven-a-side tournaments. I was usually
Lev Yashin: The Black Spider
From Soviet hardship to World Cup heroics, here is the story of the greatest goalkeeper who ever lived.
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
I always wondered: how was AS Monaco able to sign a top-class striker like Jürgen
Jay-Jay Okocha: The Untamable Genius
He didn’t win the Ballon d’Or. He didn’t win Europe. But Jay-Jay Okocha dazzled the world - and became one of football’s most unforgettable artists.