Abel Xavier ruling the right side of the portuguese defense

Abel Xavier: The Hand of Fate

Bleached blond beard and hair. Fierce stare. A peroxide warrior in an age of romantics. And in the summer of 2000, he became the symbol of heartbreak for a nation.
Michel Preud’homme: Stardom, at Last Light

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.