About The Players

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MARADONA: Throughout the Eighties, Maradona became known as the player to which all others, past and present, were measured. His tendency to self destruct away from the pitch was over compensated by formidable excellence on the job. There is and will only be, one Maradona! Includes FIFA World Cup footage highlights. BAGGIO: Roberto Baggio is a football hero in the truest sense. Capable of enlightening moves, steadfast goals and showmanship the world had never before seen, he earned his place at the top table of Italian and International football. His country’s favourite son, he delighted his “family” with play that struck awe and respect. Baggio, truly a living legend. Includes FIFA World Cup footage highlights. FALCAO: When the Gentleman of Football swapped his white collar ambitions for life on the pitches of Europe, it was a gamble that payed dividends. Always impressive, always resolute in his determination, Falcao will be remembered by fans of the game as Simply the Divine! Includes FIFA World Cup footage highlights. MATTHAUS: Known and respected throughout the world for his skill, strength and speed, Lothar Matthaus’ career spanned 20 years of superlative football. The clinician with the speed of a runner, devastated the opposition with his mastery of the Beautiful Game. Includes FIFA World Cup footage highlights. PLATINI: Throughout France and Italy, the playing talent of “Roi” Michel Platini is recognised as that of genius. Captaining Juventus through it’s most successful and spectacular period, his intelligence and sublime playing style inspired fans and fellow players alike. Includes FIFA World Cup footage highlights. ZICO: Zico, soccer champion on three continents and famous for his “Goal of the Scorpion” has delighted fans of the Beautiful Game for 20 spectacular years. Legends of Football profiles the people’s champion of Brazil, Italy and Japan – the man they simply call, Zico! Includes FIFA World Cup footage highlights. PELE: Legends of Football presents the world’s most prodigious soccer player in a profile on brilliance and humility. Known throught the world as “Pele”, the story of his rise from playing on the streets of Rio to the most celebrated player ever, is the stuff of legends… Includes FIFA World Cup footage highlights.