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Mohammed Febin
Hristo Stoichkov – The Legendary Bulgarian Who Led Barcelona to Glory
A look back at the career of Hristo Stoichkov , and also details on aspects such as his jersey number, net worth, ballon d'or wins, dates joined and stats.
Hristo Stoichkov – The Legendary Bulgarian Who Led Barcelona to Glory
A look back at the career of Hristo Stoichkov , and also details on aspects such as his jersey number, net worth, ballon d'or wins, dates joined and stats.
Mohammed Febin
Kaustubh Thakur
On this day in 2009, Inter Milan completed the iconic Eto'o- Ibrahimovic swap deal with Barcelona
On 27th July 2009, Barcelona signed Zlatan Ibrahimovic for €46 million plus Samuel Eto'o. The total deal cost Barcelona around €70 million in monetary and player values.
On this day in 2009, Inter Milan completed the iconic Eto'o- Ibrahimovic swap deal with Barcelona
On 27th July 2009, Barcelona signed Zlatan Ibrahimovic for €46 million plus Samuel Eto'o. The total deal cost Barcelona around €70 million in monetary and player values.
Kaustubh Thakur
Kaustubh Thakur
On this day in 1966, Eusebio scored four goals against North Korea in the World Cup Quarterfinals
Legendary striker Eusebio scored four goals as Portugal came back from three goals down to eliminate North Korea from the World Cup exactly 55 years ago.
On this day in 1966, Eusebio scored four goals against North Korea in the World Cup Quarterfinals
Legendary striker Eusebio scored four goals as Portugal came back from three goals down to eliminate North Korea from the World Cup exactly 55 years ago.
Kaustubh Thakur
Kaustubh Thakur
19 years since Manchester United signed Rio Ferdinand for a record £29.3 million
On 22 July 2002, Manchester United broke the bank to sign Rio Ferdinand on a 5-year deal. The transfer made the defender the most expensive British footballer in history at the time.
19 years since Manchester United signed Rio Ferdinand for a record £29.3 million
On 22 July 2002, Manchester United broke the bank to sign Rio Ferdinand on a 5-year deal. The transfer made the defender the most expensive British footballer in history at the time.
Kaustubh Thakur
Kaustubh Thakur
On this day in 2011, Paraguay reached the Copa America final despite not winning a single game
On 20th July 2011, Paraguay defeated Venezuela via penalties to reach the Copa America final despite not winning any of their matches. The feat is very unusual for any team, especially in a major international tournament.
On this day in 2011, Paraguay reached the Copa America final despite not winning a single game
On 20th July 2011, Paraguay defeated Venezuela via penalties to reach the Copa America final despite not winning any of their matches. The feat is very unusual for any team, especially in a major international tournament.
Kaustubh Thakur
Kaustubh Thakur
Four signings that made 14th July a monumental day in Manchester City transfer history
Manchester City have been the biggest spenders in world football. Four such signings have been instrumental in turning Manchester City into giants of world football and coincidentally all four were announced on the very same day.
Four signings that made 14th July a monumental day in Manchester City transfer history
Manchester City have been the biggest spenders in world football. Four such signings have been instrumental in turning Manchester City into giants of world football and coincidentally all four were announced on the very same day.
Kaustubh Thakur
Kaustubh Thakur
On this day in 1930, the inaugural FIFA World Cup started in Uruguay
Exactly 91 years ago today the first-ever FIFA World Cup kicked off in Uruguay. Hosts Uruguay ended up winning the tournament by beating Argentina in the finals.
On this day in 1930, the inaugural FIFA World Cup started in Uruguay
Exactly 91 years ago today the first-ever FIFA World Cup kicked off in Uruguay. Hosts Uruguay ended up winning the tournament by beating Argentina in the finals.
Kaustubh Thakur
Kaustubh Thakur
When Germany created history by dismantling Brazil at the 2014 World Cup in their backyard
On this day in 2014, hosts Brazil lost the Semi-Final of the World Cup against Germany by 7 goals to 1. The match was subsequently dubbed as the Mineirazo, evoking a previous spirit of national shame.
When Germany created history by dismantling Brazil at the 2014 World Cup in their backyard
On this day in 2014, hosts Brazil lost the Semi-Final of the World Cup against Germany by 7 goals to 1. The match was subsequently dubbed as the Mineirazo, evoking a previous spirit of national shame.
Kaustubh Thakur
Kaustubh Thakur
When Cristiano Ronaldo was presented as a Real Madrid in front of a record 80,000 fans at the Santiago Bernabeu
On 6th July 2009, Real Madrid presented their latest Galactico Cristiano Ronaldo after signing him from Manchester for a then World record 94 million euros.
When Cristiano Ronaldo was presented as a Real Madrid in front of a record 80,000 fans at the Santiago Bernabeu
On 6th July 2009, Real Madrid presented their latest Galactico Cristiano Ronaldo after signing him from Manchester for a then World record 94 million euros.
Kaustubh Thakur