Soccer

Christiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United paid £12 million to sign him in 2003—a record fee for a player of his age. In the 2004 FA Cup final, he scored Manchester’s first three goals…

David Beckham

David Beckham

David Beckham was born in Leytonstone to parents Ted, a kitchen fitter, and Sandra, a hairdresser. Beckham’s parents were fanatical Manchester United supporters who frequently travelled to Old Trafford from…

Pierluigi Collina

Pierluigi Collina

Often cited as the best referee of his generation by players and fans alike, Pierluigi Collina was respected for his no-nonsense approach to officiating. He is instantly recognizable as he…

Ruud Gullit

Ruud Gullit

Born as Rudi Dil, 1 September 1962 in Amsterdam) OON is a Dutch football manager and former football player, who played professionally in the 1980s and 1990s. He was the…