So let’s grasp the nettle straight away and start with an apology. Jairzinho Overshadowed by Pele, but anyone who scored in every game of Brazil’s march to World Cup victory in 1970 – Jairzinho is still the only player to achieve this feat – deserves to be on this list. A beautifully composed midfielder, he won three Serie A titles …
Lionel Messi was crowned the best footbal player of the world with the Ballon d'Or award on Monday. Meanwhile, the Ballon d'Or award is being given to the best footbal player of the year since 1956 with Stanley Matthews of Blackpool being the first ever winner of the award. In Women's football, Megan Rapinoe of Reign was the first winner …
He is used to topping the charts but Cristiano Ronaldo is No 2 in one particular ranking. Former Inter striker Adriano scored 50 goals in Italian football before his career faded away 8. Juventus legend David Trezeguet scored 50 goals in Italian football in just 86 matches 6. MARCO VAN BASTEN It surprisingly took the AC Milan legend three seasons …
The Ballon d'Or has been awarded by France Football every year since 1956, with England's Stanley Matthews the first winner. It was only for European players until 1995, when it expanded to become open for any player at a European club. Here's the full list of winners from 1956 to 2018. 1956: Stanley Matthews 1957: Alfredo Di Stefano 1958: Raymond …