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The issue of who is the greatest of all time has been a thing of contention from the days of Pele and Maradona. In the mood of the mourning of the Argentine legend, we compiled a list of 10 Football greatests based on trophies won, international success, adaptability in thriving in different environments, individual records and legacy. 10 . George Best He was fast, skillful and direct in attack. He was so gifted that he brought fans to their feet in appreciation even the opposition fans. Best was supremely gifted, infusing mazy dribbling, brilliant balance and two-footedness to dazzle opponents but poor lifestyle and lack of discipline brought about the decline of the first footballing household name in his mid 20's.  The Northern Island Manchester United Icon was as good as his name. A one-time Ballon d’Or winner who led United to the 1968 European title. He has all the qualities of a fine super star but his lack of longivity placed him behind the rest. Trophies won : 9/10 Interna...

On a beautiful day in the year 2000, Diego Maradona met with Pope John Paul 11, it was a visit that elicited excitement and well publicized. But things took a new dimension when the Pope distributed the holy rosary. Maradona was always seen during matches doing the sign of the cross when running into the pitch. He was quoted to have said that he does the sign of the cross because he believed that it will be ungrateful and a disrespect to God who gave him an amazing talent if he do not show appreciation, so that was his way of showing appreciation. He got upset with the Pope for giving him the same rosary as he gave others. He expected a special one. He was quoted to have said that the Pope showed him 'a total lack of respect.' Then he went into ranting, asking the Pope to sell the golden celinings at the vatican and use it to feed the poor. In his words, "I've been to the Vatican and seen the gold ceilings. And then I hear the Pope saying that the Church was concerned ...

As the year draws continuously closer to it's end, FIFA has shortlisted a powerful list of people in the football community who distinguished themselves for individual awards.  Both the men and the women side of the divide where represented while coaches and goal keepers were not left out. On the women side, Manchester City's Lucy Bronze made the eleven man shortlist alongside Pernille Harder, Ji So-yun, Sam Kerr (all Chelsea) and Vivianne Miedema (Arsenal). Chelsea's Ann-Katrin Berger and Manchester City's Ellie Roebuck are on the list for best women's goalkeeper The brilliance of Jürgen Klopp and Marcelo Bielsa were not unnoticed as they made it to the manger of the year list. On the players side, Lionel Messi the Cristiano Ronaldo where joining in the list for FIFA best footballer by Mo Salah, Thiago Alcantara,Sadio Mane and Allison Becker turned the list red while Kevin De Bruyne was the only Manchester City player to make the cut. The rest of the nominees are l...

The money and fame that comes with the round leather game  is much, but majority of the time it comes at a very youthful period, a time when those involved are unable to make proper use of them. Towards the end of their careers, many go bankrupt. But a few among them become even richer than they were in their active days. Take a look at five players that got richer after they stopped playing football. Name:Matheu Flamini Country: France🇫🇷 Company: co-founded GF Biomechanicals This French man who was a meticulous Midfielder has continued to do so in the business world after retirement.  The exciting footballer who was a loved figure at Arsenal football club has moved his dynamism to the booming biotech scene and is not slowing down. A co-founder of GF Biochemicals, the first company in the world capable of mass-producing sustainable oil substitute levulinic acid. Estimates suggest his business could be worth well over £10bn.  Name: Robbins Fowler Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢...

After a few months of building and strategizing, it can now be said that Jose Mourinho has began to manifest his imprints on Tottenham Hotspur and gradually proving doubters wrong as Spurs gradually move towards full fledged title contenders. The visit of the blue side of Manchester,the Tottenham Hotspur stadium formed the litmus test of the Spurs credentials as serious members of the league and they passed.  Mourinho and Guardiola have been great rivals from their days in Spain and continued in England. Mourinho brought back the years in the clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City. City where pushing from the start while Tottenham defended rigorously, waiting for a chance and once an opportunity presented itself, they pounced on it through Son Heung-min and Lo Celso while Harry Kane playing the joker.  Gary Neville felt it was classic Mourinho and believes that with the many years of trophy draught in The White Hart Lane, they wouldn't mind how Mourinho's team pla...

The 2020/2021 season started as a result of the resilience of the human spirit in times of uncertainty. That could be why it became a breakthrough season for many players.  The coronavirus pandemic came like a thief and distabilized alot of things, but football came back stronger and prepared, with many players especially young ones kicking out of the cocoon to stardom. Many of the names will not come as a surprise to you, some are a product of shrewd business techniques by clubs who buy cheap and nurture to stardom, while many are pure breakout talents who were determined to get to the top no matter what it takes. 10. Name: Jude Bellingham       Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿       Club: Borussia Dortmund The 17 year old had his breakout session at Birmingham City and was snapped up by Borussia 3. Dortmund for £25million, a record fee for a 17 year old. He went on to become the youngest player to appear in the Champions League, scored his first Dortm...

After Atletico Madrid won Juventus in Spain, the presure was on the Italian side for the second leg and as always, attention was on Cristiano Ronaldo to prove again that he is the GOAT. It was 2019, Patrice Evra had a chat with the Portuguese and recently shared a screenshot of the chat to show how confident the Juventus Star can be in matters relating to football. The screenshot shows Evra who himself also played for Juventus. He started the conversation by saying: "Bro I'm counting on you for the Champions League return!!! I never doubted about you and people kill me everytime you lose or Juventus." Ronaldo replied: I know bro,we gonna pass bro, home we smash them. While Evra enthused "exactly, viva Ronaldo!!!" A laugh followed with a picture bid Ronaldo which Evra conclusion with "my bro, feel the confidence." At the end of the instagram post, the ex French international stated that "Alongside the post on Instagram, Evra wrote: "Behind the...

They were legends in their playing days,not many in their time qualified to tie their boots in their playing days. But they have began their managerial careers from humble environments. Let's take a look at these footballers turned managers. Name: Xabi Alonso Country: Spain 🇪🇸 Club: Real Sociedad B The Spanish Midfielder is known as one of the most technically gifted Midfielders in his days, having played for Liverpool,Real Madrid and Bayern Munich under some of the best managers in the history of the game like Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti. He  actually had a coaching masters under the Italian tactician. He kick started his coaching career at his boyhood club Real Sociedad where he manages the B team in the third division where they sit third in the log with a game in hand. If he leads them to promotion, then he will be on his way to the first team or any other team that maybe monitoring his situation. Name: Xavi Hernández Country: Spain 🇪🇸 Club: Al Sadd The Barcelona lege...