Gerard Houllier and the story of Liverpool’s unique treble
The former PSG, France, and Liverpool manager, Gerard Houllier passed away in December of last year, but the 73-year-old certainly […]
Historical football kits: The most iconic jerseys in football
Once considered just a shirt, football jerseys have become one of the hottest fashion items sought out by millions of […]
Brazil Legends: Romário
As one of the icons of world football throughout the 1990s, Brazilian striker Romário was an electric and engaging presence […]
The PSG All-Time Best XI
Charting the past of Paris Saint-Germain is a difficult task. They are now on their way to becoming France’s most […]
Revealed: The 5 greatest Italian goalkeepers ever
When it comes to goalkeepers, few nations in the world can boast the kind of depth that Italy has produced, […]
World Cup Icons: Gerd Müller
There was nothing flashy about Gerd Müller, nothing especially graceful, elegant or obviously technically advanced to how he went about […]
The 8 Best Italian Managers of All Time
José Mourinho has a great admiration for Italian football. Specifically, the quality of coaching on the peninsula. He highlighted this […]
#1 Gigi Buffon: The greatest Italian goalkeepers ever
No 1. Gigi Buffon Notable Teams: Parma, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain Years Active: 1995-Present If the runner up in this list […]
Ronaldinho: The Great Entertainer Who Transformed Barcelona
Sometimes certain players seem tailor made for certain clubs, almost predestined to ply their trade and showcase their skills for […]
Jimmy Greaves: England’s ultimate goal scoring machine
Born in Essex in 1940, James Peter Greaves went on to become one of the greatest goal scorers ever in […]
Sir Bobby Robson: A National Treasure
Name: Sir Bobby Robson Teams Managed: Fulham, Ipswich Town, England, PSV Eindhoven, Sporting CP, Barcelona, Newcastle United Years Active: 1968-2004 […]
How Aston Villa Won The League With 14 Players
In an the era of impulsive, last-minute signings, squad rotation and players struggling to complete more than one game in […]
The 11 Best German Managers Of All Time
Germany is known as a hotbed for football and has produced some truly great players. But what about its managers? […]
The Top 10 Best Spanish Managers of All Time
Today, Spanish managers are among the finest in world football. Their results, and more importantly their ideals, have educated, inspired, […]
Alfredo Di Stefano: Football Genius Who Launched Real Madrid’s Dominance
Most legendary football players are associated with one position or broad role. Pelé was a scorer of goals who came […]
Bobby Moore: The Story of England’s World Cup-Winning Captain
Bobby Moore may have played football like a genius, but the skills that forged the greatest captain this nation has […]
The 10 Best French Managers Of All Time
France has not only developed some of the greatest footballers to grace the beautiful game, but on the touchline, their […]
Allez Les Bleus: The forgotten Euros of France ‘84
Not only did all the home nation teams fail to qualify for the final stages of the 1984 European Championships, […]
The 8 Best Football Academies In The World
The development of young talent is often at the forefront of football discussions, with debate constantly raging over which clubs […]
The 5 Best Italian Defenders of All Time – No.2
Here at Football Whispers we decided to list the five best Italian defenders of all time, a difficult task that […]
The 5 Best Italian Defenders of All Time – No.3
Here at Football Whispers we decided to list the five best Italian defenders of all time, a difficult task that […]
The 5 Best Italian Defenders of All Time – No.4
Here at Football Whispers we decided to list the five best Italian defenders of all time, a difficult task that […]
Forgotten Glory: Rangers’ European Success of 1972
When you’ve won 54 league titles and 60 domestic cups you have every right to be blasé about success. However, […]
The Milan All-Time Best XI
Picking an AC Milan all-time eleven is to accept the challenge of trawling through a multitude of exceptional eras. Only […]
5 Of The Best Back Fours Of All Time
A central duo is often lauded with much of the praise when it comes to the subtle art of defending, […]
The Top 5 Tottenham Hotspur Players of All time
Tottenham Hotspur have a rich history of achievement – being the first British team ever to win a European competition […]
The Life and Career of Dalian Atkinson
21 March 1968 – 15 August 2016. Along with Eric Cantona’s kung-fu kick, Fabrizio Ravanelli’s over-the-head shirt celebration and Sergio Aguero’s title-clinching […]
The Lisbon Lions: How Celtic Conquered Europe
England might have been champions of the world, but 50 years ago it was a club from Scotland that changed […]
Brian Clough And The Miracle Of Derby County
In the late 1960s and early 70s, something special happened in the Midlands, as Derby County won the English First […]
West Ham United’s 8 Greatest Upton Park Heroes
On Thursday night, West Ham United will officially begin a new chapter by playing their first ever match at the […]
Socrates: Why Brazil’s Legendary Genius Will Never Be Forgotten
Despite his tragic, premature death at the age of just 57, following a bout of food poisoning, Socrates will go […]
#2 Dino Zoff: The greatest Italian goalkeepers ever
No 2. Dino Zoff Notable Teams: Napoli, Juventus Years Active: 1961-1983 Goalkeepers are supposed to be crazy, yet Dino Zoff […]
Ronaldinho: The Smiling Assassin
Even though it’s been disappointing to watch the legendary Ronaldinho’s career frustratingly peter out, it’s important to remember what a […]
10 Of The Greatest Players To Play For Les Bleus
When France were eliminated during qualifying for the 1994 World Cup in the USA, it seemed like they would never […]
#4 Walter Zenga: The greatest Italian goalkeepers ever
No 4. Walter Zenga Notable Teams: Inter Years Active: 1978-1999 “I was rich, unbeatable and pampered – the handsome playboy […]
Football Whispers Presents The Top 11 English Football Managers Ever!
The manager, the head coach, gaffer, the boss; whatever you call them, they’re the most important person on any team. […]
Ronaldo Nazario: Football’s Ultimate Number 9
Johan Cruyff famously summed up football as a simple game that’s just very hard to play simply. And the Dazzling […]
Brazil’s Football Legends: 10 Of The Finest Players To Ever Play
England might like to think they invented football, but if there’s a nation who can lay claim to perfecting the […]
Didi: Brazil’s Forgotten Samba Star
With a nickname like Didi, it’s clear the man known to his parents as Waldir Pereira hailed from Brazil. You’d […]
Garrincha: Football’s Most Flawed Genius
Manuel Francisco dos Santos was many things. He was an alcoholic. A womaniser. He couldn’t read or write and was […]