Manuel Francisco dos Santos, known as "Garrincha," was a legendary Brazilian footballer whose childhood nickname reflects his agile playing style. Despite being born with disabilities in his legs, he became a star at Botafogo and was integral to Brazil's success in the 1958 and 1962 FIFA World Cups. Garrincha's joyful, carefree approach charmed fans and elevated the status of his team. However, fame brought personal challenges, including alcoholism and tumultuous relationships. Despite early promise in the 1966 World Cup, his career declined due to injuries. Garrincha's legacy endures, symbolizing the joyous spirit of football, even amid tragedy.
Alfredo Di Stéfano, born in Buenos Aires, became a legendary footballer, winning 5 consecutive European Cups and 8 Spanish league titles with Real Madrid while scoring 216 goals in 282 matches.
Sir Bobby Charlton was more than just a footballer—he was a symbol of grace, resilience, and excellence on the pitch. A key figure in England’s 1966 World Cup triumph, Charlton dazzled fans with his powerful shots and unmatched vision. Spending most of his career at Manchester United, he helped rebuild the club after the tragic Munich air disaster and became one of its greatest legends. Knighted for his contributions to the sport, Charlton’s legacy lives on as one of the finest ambassadors football has ever known.
Known as the “Hurricane,” Jairzinho left an indelible mark on the beautiful game.
Ferenc Puskas. Puskas nicknamed ‘the galloping major’, was the greatest Hungarian footballer who played for both his national team and Real Madrid. He was one of the greatest footballers of all time, with a career spanning over two decades. In this episode, we will look at his life, achievements, and what made him such a special player.
The host Devang Pandey discusses the development, growth and future of Indian football with Mr. Khurram Raza, Journalist, Sec. Rangers Sports Club and Ex. Vice President of Delhi Soccer Association.
In this episode, we will be talking about Eusébio da Silva Ferreira. Famous for his speed, technique, athleticism and his ferocious right-footed shot, he got the nickname of the Black Panther. This Mozambican-born Portuguese footballer who played as a striker is considered one of the greatest footballers of all time and Benfica's greatest ever player.
Franz Beckenbauer nicknamed ‘Der Kaiser’ was a player, who revolutionized football in West Germany and became an iconic figure. He, alongside Mario Zagallo and Didier Descamps, is the only person to win the FIFA World Cup as a player in 1974, as well as manager in 1990.
In this episode, we will be talking about Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé. He is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward. Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and labelled "the greatest" by FIFA, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century. In 1999 he was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee and was included in the Time list of the 100 most important people of the 20th century.
In today’s podcast, we shall be going through the footballing career of a legendary player, who is compared to the likes of Pele and Maradona. This Dutch player became an inspiration for the upcoming generations of Dutch footballers. We will be talking about ‘Johan Cruyff’.
In today’s podcast, we shall be going through the footballing career of one of the best strikers of Bayern Munich and a remarkable West German footballer, ‘Gerd Muller’.
