In days gone by, if centre-backs weren’t bandaged around the head or covered in blood at the final whistle, then they hadn’t done their job. But the likes of Terry Butcher and Tony Adams would be unlikely to survive in today’s game. The role of the old-fashioned stopper and header of crosses has evolved … Read more
The best strikers in the world have been listed and rated, with Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo finishing sixth. Ronaldo, who began his career as a winger but is now generally regarded as a true striker, leads Serie A with 29 goals this season. But the man at the top of football publication FourFourTwo’s list … Read more
The Best Goalkeepers In The World Have Been Named And Ranked The best goalkeepers in world football have been named and ranked – with three Premier League stoppers appearing in the top 10. Manchester City’s Ederson is second overall on football magazine FourFourTwo’s keeper countdown. Still, it is beaten to top spot by Atletico Madrid … Read more