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It All Began with a Steamboat Ride... It is the summer of 1892. Under a bright blue sky, a paddle steamer glides along the River Spree. Its name: Hertha. On board is the young Fritz Lindner with his father. It is an ordinary day trip - and yet one that the boy would remember for...
Real Madrid survive a thrilling 3–2 test as Mbappé shines and historic records loom. The win sends Madrid into the next knockout round, though they were pushed to the limit. What a night in Talavera!...
FIFA has cut prices for some World Cup tickets after strong criticism from fans.A new low-cost ticket tier is being introduced for selected matches.A small win for supporters in a very expensive tournament....
According to British media reports, Formula One has confirmed that Portugal will host a new European race from 2027, replacing the Dutch Grand Prix....
Who is Ricardo Teixeira? Ricardo Terra Teixeira (born 1947) is a Brazilian football executive who presided over the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) from 1989 to 2012. Born in Minas Gerais, he studied business administration before entering football management. His presidency became one of the longest in Brazilian sports history. Under Teixeira’s leadership, Brazil’s national team...
Eurico Ângelo de Oliveira Miranda (1944–2019) was a Brazilian lawyer, politician, and football executive best known for his decades of service to Vasco da Gama. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Miranda studied law and soon combined his legal and leadership skills to shape the direction of one of Brazil’s most historic clubs. He served as...
João Havelange (1916–2016) was a Brazilian sports executive, lawyer, and Olympic athlete who became one of the most transformative presidents in FIFA’s history. Born in Rio de Janeiro, he competed in swimming and water polo before moving into sports administration. Elected FIFA President in 1974, Havelange’s leadership marked a new era of global expansion. He...
Silvio Berlusconi (1936–2023) was one of the most influential figures in football history. Born in Milan, the Italian entrepreneur built an empire in construction, media, and sports. In 1986, he acquired AC Milan, then a struggling team, and began an era that would change world football. Under Berlusconi’s leadership, AC Milan became a model of...
Behind every legendary team stands not only great players, but also the minds who build and shape them. Football executives, presidents, sporting directors, and visionaries, make the decisions that define eras: the signings, the strategies, the philosophies. In this poll, we ask: Who is the greatest football executive in history? Join the discussion until October...
The 2025–26 UEFA Champions League is in full swing and shaping up to be one of the most exciting editions yet. With a new “league phase” format, 36 teams now compete in a single-table round before the knockouts begin. ...
