Mexican soccer was always known for producing quality players and it’s actually quite surprising that their best national team record is reaching the quarter-finals of a World Cup (on two occasions, 1970 and 1986, both of these World Cups being organized by Mexico). However, the Mexican national side has always been a constant presence in final tournaments and it’s regarded as a tough nut to crack, despite their lack of silverware.
Let’s take a short look at some of the players that made Mexico the strong soccer power that it is today.
Famous Mexican Soccer Players - Antonio Carbajal
Nicknamed “El Cinco Copas”, or “Five Cups”, Antonio Carbajal was the first player to ever participate in 5 World Cups with his national team and has only been equaled in 1998, by German legend Lothar Matthaus. Carbajal played for Mexico in all the 5 World Cups that took place between 1950 and 1966.
Famous Mexican Soccer Players – Hugo Sanchez
Hugo Sanchez was one of the first Mexico soccer players to play in Europe at the highest level. He was an iconic player for Real Madrid between 1985 and 1992; 7 years in which he scored no less than 253 goals in 283 matches, a goal/match ratio that can hardly be rivaled.
He also played for the Mexico national team on 60 occasions, scoring 29 goals and being an important player in the 1986 World Cup held by Mexico, in which his team managed to equal the quarter-final performance obtained initially in 1970. Hugo Sanchez is currently the manager and coach of the Mexican national squad.
Famous Mexican Soccer Players – Jared Borgetti
Borgetti was of Italian and Mexican descent and as a striker, he combined the flair and power of Italian soccer with the passion and inventively of Mexican soccer. Although he is still an active soccer player at age 34, he spent most of his time playing in the Mexican league, with 7 years for Santos Laguna, a period of time in which he managed to score close to 200 goals in 300 matches.
But Borgetti’s goalscoring run doesn’t stop here, as he has also managed to come on top of the Mexican national side’s all time score sheet, with 43 goals in 87 matches. Currently, Borgetti is playing for Cruz Azul and although he decided to retire from the Mexican national side for the upcoming World Cup, he stated that he would love to play for his country one last time, during the CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament.
Famous Mexican Soccer Players – Claudio Suarez
Unlike many other Mexican soccer players that get to celebrate New Years with a completely new club on their payroll, Claudio Suarez has only gone through 4 teams throughout his entire career: UNAM Pumas (1989-1996), Chivas de Guadalajara (1996-1999), UANL Tigres (1999-2005) and Chivas USA (2006). He made a strong impression for all of these clubs and many consider him one of the best Mexican defenders to have played for his country.
Although an extraordinary defender is currently contesting this title away from Claudio Suarez, namely Rafael Marquez of Barcelona, there’s one title that will hardly be touched by anyone for a long time: Claudio Suarez currently holds the record for international caps with the Mexican national team, with an amazing 178 appearances.
Famous Mexican Soccer Players – Rafael Marquez
Rafael Marquez is probably the best-known Mexican soccer player of today, being one of the most important members of Spanish side FC Barcelona. Marquez’ ability to play as a central or right defender as well as a defensive midfielder earned him the aura of a “handyman”, being able to play wherever his coach would need him the most.
However, Marquez has recently steadied down as a central defender, playing on this position for the Mexican national side as well as for FC Barcelona in the last years. Age 28, Rafael Marquez is the captain of the Mexican national squad and is already being considered one of the best players in the country’s history, next to legendary names such as Hugo Sanchez or Claudio Suarez.
Rabu, 02 Juli 2008
How to Learn Soccer Tricks
How to Learn Soccer Tricks
Let's face it, even if you're not much of a soccer player, knowing how to handle a few soccer tricks can mean a world of difference in your friends circle. Improving on your soccer tricks and skills isn't just for impressing your friends and the ladies though. They can also get your match performance to a higher level, because they're surprising and effective.
I can give you a lot of examples on that part: remember when Ronaldinho first started to perform his famous Elastico move? (flicking the ball with his outside of the foot to the left, then quickly cutting it with his inside) Nowadays, a defender that's facing Ronaldinho in a one versus one duel will surely be careful against this move, but when the Brazilian had just invented it, it was extremely surprising and he managed to create havoc whenever his Elastico would work.
I'm not saying you'll be able to perform as well as Ronaldinho after you learn soccer tricks like that, but it can definitely give you a surprising edge in a match situation.
Another great example of soccer tricks and skills that can make a difference is Zidane's 360 spin. Although it's a very effective and simple move, it wasn't until Zizou popularized it that players all over the World actually used it in matches.
So, if you learn soccer tricks, you'll be able to gain an edge on your opponent, but that probably wasn't that hard to figure out anyway. The real question is HOW to do soccer tricks and how to learn them correctly. Here's what I would suggest.
Try to have a step-by-step approach when you learn soccer tricks, categorizing them on difficulty levels. Start with the basic ones, move on to advanced moves and once you get both these categories well under your boot, try out those special few that are extremely hard to master.
Obviously, if you're practicing these moves by yourself, or with the help of a friend, you'll be able to perform them with no or little resistance, which is rarely the case in a real match (and if there's no resistance, why would you perform them in a match anyway?). So besides practicing the actual move, you'll also have to work on the timing of your soccer tricks and skills.
A couple of basic moves could include: the Zidane 360 spin, the stop and go, the Puskas V-move or the fake shot dribble.
Under the advanced category, you could try the Cruyff move, the stepover and double stepover or the Scotch.
Moves that are quite difficult to master and are better off left for last, include: Ronaldinho's Elastico move, the "Brazilian" rainbow move or the Van Persie sweep.
Start off with the basic ones and practice them thoroughly, until you feel you've mastered these soccer tricks. Of course, when you move on to the advanced moves, these will take a lot longer to get a solid grip over, but you will have had already built some basic ball control skills from the basic dribble.
More difficult dribbles like the Elastico, or the rainbow kick will take a while to get a grip on, but don't get discouraged if you keep failing on executing them! With enough practice, there's no trick that you won't be able to handle. The only thing that kills learning a specific trick is saying "I can't do this" and cutting it off your list.
Niv Orlian is the author and the owner of a Soccer Fans website that provides information on various topics related to soccer. Wants to master all the above soccer tricks? For more info on how to play soccer like the pros click here
Soccer Practice eBooks
The idea for Print & Go Practices came from the recognition that something was missing for soccer coaches amongst all the training materials and resources available. Most soccer coaching resources have lots of soccer practice drills but do not to put them into an effective and entertaining practice plan. We've done that for you and ensured that our soccer practices work by testing them with real teams.What about the next soccer practice? What about a season plan? What about the team need and focus? Fitness training: yes or no? During soccer practice or separate sessions? Scrimmages? Speed and mental training? Where are the soccer specific drills for that? How about flexibility and stretching exercises? Any difference between age groups?
You will find these questions answered comprehensively only in our soccer practice plans.
Let's face it, even if you're not much of a soccer player, knowing how to handle a few soccer tricks can mean a world of difference in your friends circle. Improving on your soccer tricks and skills isn't just for impressing your friends and the ladies though. They can also get your match performance to a higher level, because they're surprising and effective.
I can give you a lot of examples on that part: remember when Ronaldinho first started to perform his famous Elastico move? (flicking the ball with his outside of the foot to the left, then quickly cutting it with his inside) Nowadays, a defender that's facing Ronaldinho in a one versus one duel will surely be careful against this move, but when the Brazilian had just invented it, it was extremely surprising and he managed to create havoc whenever his Elastico would work.
I'm not saying you'll be able to perform as well as Ronaldinho after you learn soccer tricks like that, but it can definitely give you a surprising edge in a match situation.
Another great example of soccer tricks and skills that can make a difference is Zidane's 360 spin. Although it's a very effective and simple move, it wasn't until Zizou popularized it that players all over the World actually used it in matches.
So, if you learn soccer tricks, you'll be able to gain an edge on your opponent, but that probably wasn't that hard to figure out anyway. The real question is HOW to do soccer tricks and how to learn them correctly. Here's what I would suggest.
Try to have a step-by-step approach when you learn soccer tricks, categorizing them on difficulty levels. Start with the basic ones, move on to advanced moves and once you get both these categories well under your boot, try out those special few that are extremely hard to master.
Obviously, if you're practicing these moves by yourself, or with the help of a friend, you'll be able to perform them with no or little resistance, which is rarely the case in a real match (and if there's no resistance, why would you perform them in a match anyway?). So besides practicing the actual move, you'll also have to work on the timing of your soccer tricks and skills.
A couple of basic moves could include: the Zidane 360 spin, the stop and go, the Puskas V-move or the fake shot dribble.
Under the advanced category, you could try the Cruyff move, the stepover and double stepover or the Scotch.
Moves that are quite difficult to master and are better off left for last, include: Ronaldinho's Elastico move, the "Brazilian" rainbow move or the Van Persie sweep.
Start off with the basic ones and practice them thoroughly, until you feel you've mastered these soccer tricks. Of course, when you move on to the advanced moves, these will take a lot longer to get a solid grip over, but you will have had already built some basic ball control skills from the basic dribble.
More difficult dribbles like the Elastico, or the rainbow kick will take a while to get a grip on, but don't get discouraged if you keep failing on executing them! With enough practice, there's no trick that you won't be able to handle. The only thing that kills learning a specific trick is saying "I can't do this" and cutting it off your list.
Niv Orlian is the author and the owner of a Soccer Fans website that provides information on various topics related to soccer. Wants to master all the above soccer tricks? For more info on how to play soccer like the pros click here
Soccer Practice eBooks
The idea for Print & Go Practices came from the recognition that something was missing for soccer coaches amongst all the training materials and resources available. Most soccer coaching resources have lots of soccer practice drills but do not to put them into an effective and entertaining practice plan. We've done that for you and ensured that our soccer practices work by testing them with real teams.What about the next soccer practice? What about a season plan? What about the team need and focus? Fitness training: yes or no? During soccer practice or separate sessions? Scrimmages? Speed and mental training? Where are the soccer specific drills for that? How about flexibility and stretching exercises? Any difference between age groups?
You will find these questions answered comprehensively only in our soccer practice plans.
Top 3 - Soccer Players Salaries
The question as to whether or not athletes in general and soccer players in particular, should be earning the kind of money they’re earning is more vibrant then ever these days, with clubs paying their players incredible amounts of money each year.
The comparison to other sports is also very relative. A gymnast will train all his life, miss out on a lot of his younger years only to be able to handle a world class performance, but he will still not win as much in his lifetime as one of the highest earning soccer players makes in a year. But that’s the market’s call and there’s no “fair” in sales share.
Getting back to our topic, it’s somewhat difficult to judge exactly how much a player makes simply from his club salary, because many wage details are private, due to obvious reasons. As a club manager, you want to create complete harmony in your team and with all of them knowing that player gets paid twice as much as the rest, won’t help you out with that.
The highest earning soccer players can also be affected by having their salaries publicly available, because at every less than bright performance, they’ll be confronted with a “My God! He really should have played better for the kind of money he’s making” type of exclamation from fans, media and fellow players.
A soccer player’s income also comes from several other sources than simply his wage. For example, the best ever soccer players always made more money from endorsements and ads than their wages; take a look at David Beckham if you don’t believe me.
Other contractual bonuses will also earn them a fair amount. For example, many strikers that are confident in their ability to play regularly and score will have contract bonuses for each goal, assist or for a total number of goals at the end of the season, while agreeing for a lower wage cutout.
However, considering all of the above, it would be logical to say that the highest earning soccer players are also the ones with the highest wages. A club will want to keep a player that brings in incredible amounts of money through endorsements and merchandise sale, so they will offer him a high salary. According to Forbes Magazine, here are the top 3 earners:
Ronaldinho ($29.5 million, salary + endorsement deals) - one of the most famous and nonconformist personas in soccer, Ronaldinho has become the trademark of playing soccer as a game, not as a business. His constant smile while playing and his tricks made him one of the most popular figures today, despite the fact that he’s not as handsome and clean-cut as Beckham or Kaka. Ronaldinho is also widely considered one of the best ever soccer players, despite the fact that he still has many years to play for FC Barcelona, or his future clubs.
David Beckham ($29.1 million, salary + endorsement deals) – no presentation required, Beckham is more than just a soccer players for close to a decade now. His recent move to LA Galaxy from Real Madrid for an impressive transfer fee was well worth it, since American finance analysts agreed that the transfer would soon turn to profit, as Beckham shirt sales and other endorsements would soon earn the club their money back.
Ronaldo ($23.4 million, salary + endorsement deals) – the ex-phenomenon, the chunky Brazilian who impressed the World with his speed and goal-hungry attitude is not at the peak of his game anymore, although his move to Milan seems to have revived him somewhat. Despite his declining form, Ronaldo remains one of the central figures in today’s soccer, as he has an established name and image for over a decade.
Niv Orlian is the author and the owner of a Soccer Fans website that provides information on various topics related to soccer. Did you find this article interesting, useful and well written? You can learn more about additional famous soccer players here.
The comparison to other sports is also very relative. A gymnast will train all his life, miss out on a lot of his younger years only to be able to handle a world class performance, but he will still not win as much in his lifetime as one of the highest earning soccer players makes in a year. But that’s the market’s call and there’s no “fair” in sales share.
Getting back to our topic, it’s somewhat difficult to judge exactly how much a player makes simply from his club salary, because many wage details are private, due to obvious reasons. As a club manager, you want to create complete harmony in your team and with all of them knowing that player gets paid twice as much as the rest, won’t help you out with that.
The highest earning soccer players can also be affected by having their salaries publicly available, because at every less than bright performance, they’ll be confronted with a “My God! He really should have played better for the kind of money he’s making” type of exclamation from fans, media and fellow players.
A soccer player’s income also comes from several other sources than simply his wage. For example, the best ever soccer players always made more money from endorsements and ads than their wages; take a look at David Beckham if you don’t believe me.
Other contractual bonuses will also earn them a fair amount. For example, many strikers that are confident in their ability to play regularly and score will have contract bonuses for each goal, assist or for a total number of goals at the end of the season, while agreeing for a lower wage cutout.
However, considering all of the above, it would be logical to say that the highest earning soccer players are also the ones with the highest wages. A club will want to keep a player that brings in incredible amounts of money through endorsements and merchandise sale, so they will offer him a high salary. According to Forbes Magazine, here are the top 3 earners:
Ronaldinho ($29.5 million, salary + endorsement deals) - one of the most famous and nonconformist personas in soccer, Ronaldinho has become the trademark of playing soccer as a game, not as a business. His constant smile while playing and his tricks made him one of the most popular figures today, despite the fact that he’s not as handsome and clean-cut as Beckham or Kaka. Ronaldinho is also widely considered one of the best ever soccer players, despite the fact that he still has many years to play for FC Barcelona, or his future clubs.
David Beckham ($29.1 million, salary + endorsement deals) – no presentation required, Beckham is more than just a soccer players for close to a decade now. His recent move to LA Galaxy from Real Madrid for an impressive transfer fee was well worth it, since American finance analysts agreed that the transfer would soon turn to profit, as Beckham shirt sales and other endorsements would soon earn the club their money back.
Ronaldo ($23.4 million, salary + endorsement deals) – the ex-phenomenon, the chunky Brazilian who impressed the World with his speed and goal-hungry attitude is not at the peak of his game anymore, although his move to Milan seems to have revived him somewhat. Despite his declining form, Ronaldo remains one of the central figures in today’s soccer, as he has an established name and image for over a decade.
Niv Orlian is the author and the owner of a Soccer Fans website that provides information on various topics related to soccer. Did you find this article interesting, useful and well written? You can learn more about additional famous soccer players here.
The 10 Best Moments In English Football History
1. World Cup Win (1966)
This was obviously the pinnacle of our Footballing achievements. Not a very exciting team, and we were at home, but it was a wonderful achievement. Sir Alf Ramsey had said as early as 1962 that we would win the 1966 World Cup and he saw through his promise. The four-two extra-time win in the final will live forever in the memory of any Englishman who saw it. I did, but I was only four. I kid myself that I can remember it, but I don't think I can.
2. Beating Holland in Euro (1996)
I do remember this one because I was there. What a night, what an atmosphere. Up to that point it was the best England performance I had ever seen. We destroyed the Dutch 4-1 by playing great football. Two goals each from Shearer and Sheringham wrapped up the game for the English. We conceded a late consolation goal which gave England fans the unexpected bonus of stopping Scotland from qualifying! A good night all round.
3. Man Utd Winning European Cup (1968)
I just about remember this game. United beat a Benfica side, containing the great Eusabio, 4-1 after extra time. Goals from Bobby Charlton 2, Brian Kidd, and George Best sealed the win which was the first European Cup win by an English team. Celtic had won the trophy before, but no other English team had managed the feat.
4. Man Utd Winning European Cup (1999)
I am by no means a Manchester United fan but I have included this game because of the wonderful achievements of that particular United side, and also the dramatic fashion in which they won the game. The team from Manchester had already won the English Premier League and the FA Cup when they arrived in Barcelona looking for a remarkable and unique treble. The signs were not good when they fell behind to an early Bayern Munich goal. The German team continued to dominate the game, and going into injury time at the end of the match the United dream was all but over. The, in the space of a minute, substitutes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Teddy Sheringham, scored to seal a famous victory.
5. Liverpool Winning European Cup (2005)
I am even less of a Liverpool fan, but this most amazing of all comebacks has to be included. Playing against the might of the AC Milan side, Liverpool found themselves 3-0 behind before half time. The game was over. Surely there was no way back. Slowly but surely Liverpool edged their way back into the game and goals from Gerrard, Smicer, and Alonso took the game into extra-time. With Liverpool clinging on, and Dudek making some incredible saves, they took the game to a penalty shoot-out. The great Shevchenko missed for Milan and Liverpool had one an almost impossible victory.
6. Beating Scotland in Euro (1996)
I am not anti-Scot at all, but most Scots appear to be pretty anti-English. The Tartan Army descended on Wembley and their optimism was high. A first half Shearer goal put England in control, but Scotland clawed their way back into the game. With the Scots on top in the second half they were awarded a penalty. I have no doubt in my mind that if they had scored they would have gone on to win the match. The penalty was driven to Seamen's left, and he saved the ball with his elbow. Within a couple of minutes England had broken away to the other end and the genius that was Paul Gascoigne scored a sublime goal to make the game safe. Happy days.
7. Winning 5-1 in Germany (2001)
On the 1st September 2001 England travelled to Munich to play a World Cup qualifier against Germany. We all feared the worst when Germany took the lead on six minutes. The next eighty-four minutes will live forever as the finest England performance of all time. A hat-trick from Michael Owen and goals from Gerrard and Heskey meant that England had achieved the impossible and beaten Germany 5-1 in their own back yard.
8. Beating Argentina in World Cup (2002)
At the World Cup in 2002 England were drawn in the same group as the highly fancied Argentina side. This game would provide a chance for England's David Beckham to exact some revenge against the nation against whom he had been sent off four years earlier. The celebrations of the Argentina players after that victory in 1998 had upset all of the English players, and this was built up into a serious grudge match. The script was perfectly written, and England won the game 1-0 with a scuffed penalty by David Beckham. A great win and a great moment for Becks.
9. Michael Owen's Goal Against Argentina (1998)
The World Cup quarter final match between England and Argentina will be remembered for many things. David Beckham's sending off, Sol Campbell's disallowed goal, two penalties in the game, and the dramatic penalty shoot-out won by Argentina. The one thing that stands out however is an eighteen year old Michael Owen receiving the ball on the halfway line with the score at 1-1. He ran at the defence and took the ball past the Argentine defence before smashing an unstoppable shot past the helpless keeper. It was one of the great moments in sporting history.
10. Drawing 0-0 in Italy to qualify for 1998 World Cup
It might seem strange to include a 0-0 draw in my top ten, but this was a magnificent performance by a very good England team. Needing a draw in Italy to qualify for the finals was hardly ideal. With a bloodied Paul Ince and the mercurial Paul Gascoigne running the midfield England were holding Italy quite comfortably until the final couple of minutes. Suddenly England broke away and Ian Wright was presented with a glorious chance to win the game. His shot hit the post and rebounded to an Italian defender. Italy counter attacked quickly and a cross was met by the head of the Italian striker six yards from goal with only Seamen to beat. He made good contact and the hearts of millions of English fans stopped working there and then. The unrestrained joy of realizing the ball had gone wide was one of my happiest Footballing memories.
This was obviously the pinnacle of our Footballing achievements. Not a very exciting team, and we were at home, but it was a wonderful achievement. Sir Alf Ramsey had said as early as 1962 that we would win the 1966 World Cup and he saw through his promise. The four-two extra-time win in the final will live forever in the memory of any Englishman who saw it. I did, but I was only four. I kid myself that I can remember it, but I don't think I can.
2. Beating Holland in Euro (1996)
I do remember this one because I was there. What a night, what an atmosphere. Up to that point it was the best England performance I had ever seen. We destroyed the Dutch 4-1 by playing great football. Two goals each from Shearer and Sheringham wrapped up the game for the English. We conceded a late consolation goal which gave England fans the unexpected bonus of stopping Scotland from qualifying! A good night all round.
3. Man Utd Winning European Cup (1968)
I just about remember this game. United beat a Benfica side, containing the great Eusabio, 4-1 after extra time. Goals from Bobby Charlton 2, Brian Kidd, and George Best sealed the win which was the first European Cup win by an English team. Celtic had won the trophy before, but no other English team had managed the feat.
4. Man Utd Winning European Cup (1999)
I am by no means a Manchester United fan but I have included this game because of the wonderful achievements of that particular United side, and also the dramatic fashion in which they won the game. The team from Manchester had already won the English Premier League and the FA Cup when they arrived in Barcelona looking for a remarkable and unique treble. The signs were not good when they fell behind to an early Bayern Munich goal. The German team continued to dominate the game, and going into injury time at the end of the match the United dream was all but over. The, in the space of a minute, substitutes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Teddy Sheringham, scored to seal a famous victory.
5. Liverpool Winning European Cup (2005)
I am even less of a Liverpool fan, but this most amazing of all comebacks has to be included. Playing against the might of the AC Milan side, Liverpool found themselves 3-0 behind before half time. The game was over. Surely there was no way back. Slowly but surely Liverpool edged their way back into the game and goals from Gerrard, Smicer, and Alonso took the game into extra-time. With Liverpool clinging on, and Dudek making some incredible saves, they took the game to a penalty shoot-out. The great Shevchenko missed for Milan and Liverpool had one an almost impossible victory.
6. Beating Scotland in Euro (1996)
I am not anti-Scot at all, but most Scots appear to be pretty anti-English. The Tartan Army descended on Wembley and their optimism was high. A first half Shearer goal put England in control, but Scotland clawed their way back into the game. With the Scots on top in the second half they were awarded a penalty. I have no doubt in my mind that if they had scored they would have gone on to win the match. The penalty was driven to Seamen's left, and he saved the ball with his elbow. Within a couple of minutes England had broken away to the other end and the genius that was Paul Gascoigne scored a sublime goal to make the game safe. Happy days.
7. Winning 5-1 in Germany (2001)
On the 1st September 2001 England travelled to Munich to play a World Cup qualifier against Germany. We all feared the worst when Germany took the lead on six minutes. The next eighty-four minutes will live forever as the finest England performance of all time. A hat-trick from Michael Owen and goals from Gerrard and Heskey meant that England had achieved the impossible and beaten Germany 5-1 in their own back yard.
8. Beating Argentina in World Cup (2002)
At the World Cup in 2002 England were drawn in the same group as the highly fancied Argentina side. This game would provide a chance for England's David Beckham to exact some revenge against the nation against whom he had been sent off four years earlier. The celebrations of the Argentina players after that victory in 1998 had upset all of the English players, and this was built up into a serious grudge match. The script was perfectly written, and England won the game 1-0 with a scuffed penalty by David Beckham. A great win and a great moment for Becks.
9. Michael Owen's Goal Against Argentina (1998)
The World Cup quarter final match between England and Argentina will be remembered for many things. David Beckham's sending off, Sol Campbell's disallowed goal, two penalties in the game, and the dramatic penalty shoot-out won by Argentina. The one thing that stands out however is an eighteen year old Michael Owen receiving the ball on the halfway line with the score at 1-1. He ran at the defence and took the ball past the Argentine defence before smashing an unstoppable shot past the helpless keeper. It was one of the great moments in sporting history.
10. Drawing 0-0 in Italy to qualify for 1998 World Cup
It might seem strange to include a 0-0 draw in my top ten, but this was a magnificent performance by a very good England team. Needing a draw in Italy to qualify for the finals was hardly ideal. With a bloodied Paul Ince and the mercurial Paul Gascoigne running the midfield England were holding Italy quite comfortably until the final couple of minutes. Suddenly England broke away and Ian Wright was presented with a glorious chance to win the game. His shot hit the post and rebounded to an Italian defender. Italy counter attacked quickly and a cross was met by the head of the Italian striker six yards from goal with only Seamen to beat. He made good contact and the hearts of millions of English fans stopped working there and then. The unrestrained joy of realizing the ball had gone wide was one of my happiest Footballing memories.
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