One of the most important things people get from being a football fan is the feeling of being part of a group. That sense of togetherness helps one feel safe, happy and inspired.
LEGENDARY FOOTBALL PLAYERS
- Diego Maradona
Argentine football player Diego Maradona (1960-2020) started playing at the age of 9. The boy's favorite toy was, of course, the ball. Maradona made his debut in the Argentine national team earlier than in the youth team. He became famous for his incredible technique. It was he who scored the goal against England, which at the time was called the "Hand of God".
Two-time champion of Italy in "Napoli" club.
- Pele
A bright representative of Brazilian football, Pelé (1940-2022) personified the phrase "joga bonito", which means a beautiful game. His speed and style of samba made a real revolution in the field of football.
Pele is the only player in the history of the game to have won three world championships.
According to an IFFHS poll, he ranks first among the best football players of the 20th century. In 1995-1998 he was the Minister of Sports of Brazil.
- Zinedine ZidaneFrench footballer and coach Zinedine Zidane loved skateboarding, cycling and judo, for which he earned a green belt. He speaks 7 languages.
Among many other records, he is the only person in history to win the FIFA Player of the Year and FIFA Coach of the Year awards. The only person in history to win the Club World Cup twice in a row, both as a player and coach. - Ronaldo Nazario
Ronaldo Nazario is one of the greatest athletes in the history of football. His long list of achievements includes FIFA Footballer of the Year 1996, 1997, 2002, European Footballer of the Year 1997, 2002, UEFA MVP 1998, etc. During the 1996-1997 season, Ronaldo scored 47 goals in 49 games. Due to him, Barcelona won the Copa del Rey, the Super Cup and the Cup Winners' Cup.
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Considered one of the greatest players in the history of football, Lionel Messi won the world champion title. He is a 7-time winner of the Golden Ball, a ten-time La Liga champion and a four-time UEFA Champions League winner. And finally, he ended his incredible career with a victory at the 2022 World Championship. He joined the legendary Diego Maradona and Pele who led their countries to the World Cup.
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Cristiano Ronaldo plays for Portugal. He has won 5 Ballon d'Or awards and is regarded as Portugal's top scorer of all time. Ronaldo is the only football player in the world to score over 100 goals while playing for 3 different clubs and the Portugal national team. He even surpassed Pele in the number of goals scored.
