O n what would have been his 79th birthday, the world remembers George Best, soccer's very first global icon and one of Manchester United's longest-standing symbols. Born in Belfast, Northern ...

Currently the president of Liberia, George Weah’s heyday saw him dominate the top leagues in France and Italy, winning the award for the best soccer player in the world in 1995 and being widely ...

From pioneers who shaped the early years of the sport to modern stars redefining the game, these soccer legends represent the pinnacle of soccer excellence.

George Best was the first celebrity footballer, the player who many reckon to be the finest these isles have ever produced. But fame never sat easy with him. Sure, he liked some of its attendant ...

Here, Sports Illustrated has ranked the 50 best forwards in soccer history. ... We've excluded wingers such as Mohamed Salah and George Best. 50. Ruud van Nistelrooy.

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On what would have been his 79th birthday, the world remembers George Best, soccer's very first global icon and one of Manchester United's longest-standing symbols. Born in Belfast, Northern ...