Despite issues with his weight and attitude, Aílton was to overcome his challenges and display his undoubted talent in Germany at Werder Bremen
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Illustration by Emir Can Seviindik Every generation has players that didn’t quite live up to the potential that everyone thought they had. For one reason or another, some just miss the grade…
Leonardo Da Vinci once said: “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Life is full of complexities, yet success often derives from the simplest of acts. For Kevin De Bruyne, that simple act was scoring…
WITH CREATIVE ATTACKING FOOTBALLERS there tends to be stand-out, pivotal moments in their careers; wonderful flashes of genius or spectacular goals that are fondly recalled after they retire. There are countless examples.…
WHAT DO ANDRIY SHEVCHENKO, Ruud van Nistelrooy and George Weah have in common? As well as being some of the greatest names in modern football, each has been awarded the honour of Champions…
Werder Bremen were in trouble. Viktor Skrypnyk’s side was only one point above the relegation zone entering the winter break during the 2015/16 Bundesliga season. Thankfully, Bremen managed to pick up a…
IT IS FRIGHTENING the rate at which our childhood heroes are retiring from football – slowly descending away from the turf, slipping out from the present and into a deep-sea of nostalgia…