The wonder goal – Michael Owen, England 2-2 Argentina, Round of 16 It was clear from his earliest days that Michael Owen was a very special talent. A prolific scorer at all levels as a junior, he made his debut for Liverpool’s senior team aged only 17 yrs 143 days, a game in which he […]
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The best and worst of the World Cup – 2006 Germany
The moment of madness – Zinedine Zidane, Final, 9 July 2006 One of the greatest footballers of all-time, Zinedine Zidane was a midfield playmaker who could do everything. Blessed with immense skill, great vision and a unquenchable desire to win, he dominated the midfield, making every team he played for both dangerous and difficult to […]