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15 Years Ago, Ronaldinho Received A Bernabéu Ovation, A Feat Few Barça Players Ever Achieve

The Ronaldinho standing ovation from Real Madrid fans in 2005 is sometimes considered one of the greatest moments in the sport’s history. On Nov. 19, 2005, the Brazilian star put on a Clásico performance so enthralling that it still raises goosebumps 15 years later.

Entering Matchday 12, Barcelona sat second in the league table with Real Madrid trailing one point behind. Osasuna was enjoying a short spell on top of LaLiga.

This Trivela From Pulga Rodríguez Shows Why He’s Football’s Best Kept Secret

The year is 2009. Argentina, under the direction of Diego Maradona, is on the verge of missing the 2010 World Cup after back-to-back-to-back defeats to Ecuador, Brazil and Paraguay. The loss to Brazil had been particularly horrifying — a 3-1 humbling in Rosario that clinched the Seleção’s place in South Africa and left midfield warrior Javier Mascherano disconsolate in the dressing room.

Raúl Jiménez Player Profile

Meet the best Mexican to ever play in the Premier League, Raúl Jiménez.

Raul’s first steps in soccer were in the lower ranks of Club América, where he stood out at an early age.

Raúl Jiménez was part of the Tri Olímpico in the 2012 Summer Olympics, taking home a gold medal.

In 2013, Jiménez won the CONCACAF Goal Of The Year Award for his bicycle kick goal against Panama.

Jimenez moved to Europe in 2014 when he signed for Atlético de Madrid.

In 2018, Wolverhampton signed Jiménez for 30 million euros.

Netflix Shells Out $20M For New David Beckham Documentary

David Beckham has closed a $20 million deal with Netflix for his new documentary. The former England captain will be the subject of a documentary, co-produced by his production company, Studio 99. The documentary will take viewers inside Beckham's rise to fame as a soccer player and international icon.

Maradona, An All-Time Great

Few players create a lasting impact on the game like Maradona has. Once the greatest player in the world, Maradona has imprinted his moments of genius on the pitch into the memories of his fans. Off the pitch Maradona finds himself frequently in questionable health, but he always manages to recover.

The Man With The Most International Goals Ever Has A Message For Cristiano Ronaldo

Former Iran striker Ali Daei has said he would be honored to see Cristiano Ronaldo break his record for the most goals in international soccer as the Portugal forward moves closer to his tally of 109.

Ronaldo, the only other centurion in the men's international arena, has scored 102 goals in 168 appearances since his debut in 2003.

Throwback To When Professional Players Went Full Youth Soccer Mode Mid-Game

Corner kicks are a nightmare in youth soccer games. Half of the time the ball is sent into the penalty box a wild game of pinball ensues. After several missed headers, seven failed clearances, 10 deflections and five whiffs, the ball eventually lands right at the feet of an attacking player who pokes it in with their toe.

There is no rhyme or reason for how corner kicks will play out at the youth level. As long as the corner delivery makes it into the box then only the soccer gods will know how things will play out.

Mejores 10 Juegos De La Liga De Campeones De La Concacaf

La Liga de Campeones de CONCACAF (CCL) podría no ser la batalla de peso pesado que es la Liga de Campeones de la UEFA (UCL). Pero una cosa es segura que la CCL puede causar algunos enfrentamientos interesantes y momentos dramáticos de alto riesgo.

Desde la fundación de la CCL, la mayoría de los campeones han sido equipos de la Liga MX, pero eso no significa que no hayan ganado la carrera por su dinero. La Liga de Campeones fue la sucesora de la Copa de Campeones por lo que en esta lista solo nos centraremos en los partidos de la Liga de Campeones.

A Definitive Ranking Of Original MLS Logos

Major League Soccer is currently celebrating its 25th season in existence, so now is a great time to celebrate the league's storied history. And the best of its history? The original MLS logos.

Soccer in the 1990s was full of crazy uniforms, audacious logos and wild hair, and no league embodied this more than MLS.

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