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3 weeks ago
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Sunderland legend Hurley dies aged 87

Sunderland legend Charlie Hurley passed away at 87, remembered for his remarkable football career and love for the club. [ more ]
www.fourfourtwo.com
1 month ago
Chelsea

'People said it was embarrassing that our player-coach was our best player, but he would have been the best at any club' Micky Hazard on the genius of Glenn Hoddle at Swindon Town

Glenn Hoddle was described as a genius and a brilliant footballer by teammates and observers alike.
Hoddle was a master of the ball with exceptional skills, capable of playing with any part of his body. [ more ]
ESPN.com
2 months ago
Chelsea

Germany WC winner Brehme dies aged 63

Andreas Brehme, the World Cup-winning German football legend, passed away at the age of 63.
Brehme's career included stints at Kaiserslautern, Bayern Munich, and Inter Milan, with a lasting legacy from the 1990 World Cup victory. [ more ]
Bavarian Football Works
2 months ago
Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich and Germany family experiences another loss with passing of Andreas Brehme

Andreas Brehme passed away. He was a World Cup winner and had coaching stints post-retirement.
Former teammates and club officials expressed shock and sadness at Brehme's passing. [ more ]
BBC Sport
4 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Brazil football legend Zagallo dies aged 92

Brazilian football legend Mario Zagallo, who won four World Cups as a player and coach, has died aged 92.
Zagallo was part of the Brazil team who won back-to-back World Cups in 1958 and 1962, starting in both finals.
He managed the side widely regarded as the greatest international team of all time, including Pele, Jairzinho and Carlos Alberto, to glory in 1970.
Zagallo's final World Cup triumph came as Carlos Alberto Parreira's assistant coach in 1994.
He returned as Brazil manager after that tournament and led them to the final in 1998, where they were beaten by hosts France. [ more ]
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