My Greatest 11 - The Blog — 00s
Marcelo Bielsa Names the 4 ‘Most Talented’ Players He’s Ever Coached
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Marcelo Bielsa has revealed the four most talented players he’s ever coached – Ariel Ortega, Pablo Aimar, Juan Sebastián Verón, and Roberto Ayala – praising their unique brilliance and influence on the Argentina national team during his tenure.
An XI of Iconic World Cup Shirts: Footballing Brilliance and Unforgettable Style
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From Maradona's 1986 stripes to Nigeria's viral 2018 zig-zag kit, we pick an XI of the most iconic World Cup shirts ever worn on football's grandest stage.
My Favourite Nike Shirts XI: An Iconic Line-Up of Style & Legacy 👕
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A tribute to style and substance — this XI celebrates the most iconic Nike football shirts from the past 30 years, worn by legends like Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Riquelme, and Cafu. Football fashion meets greatness.
Italy 2–0 Germany 2006: A World Cup Semi-Final for the Ages
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On 4th July 2006, Italy and Germany played out one of the most iconic World Cup semi-finals of all time. Fabio Cannavaro delivered a legendary defensive display, and late goals from Fabio Grosso and Alessandro Del Piero sealed a dramatic 2–0 win in extra time, sending the Azzurri to the final in unforgettable fashion.
🏆 Roma 3–1 Parma (2000/01): The Day the Eternal City Turned Red and Yellow
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On the final day of the 2000/01 Serie A season, AS Roma sealed their first Scudetto in 18 years with a commanding 3–1 win over Parma. Backed by a roaring Stadio Olimpico, goals from Totti, Montella and Batistuta secured Fabio Capello’s side a place in history.