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.
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".
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.
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.