Archive for March, 2011

Jairzinho: Showed Spectacular Display At The World Cup 1970

Jairzinho was known for his superb speed and lethal shooting. He displayed top class football at the World Cup 1970. He made his debut at international level in 1964 against Portugal. After two years he appeared at the World Cup 1966 in England. He could not do much there and Brazil made exit in first [...]

Rocky Marciano: The True Champion

Rocky Marciano displayed extraordinary skills during his playing days in boxing. He held the title in heavyweight boxing for four years during the 1950s. Marciano is the only champion in boxing to retire undefeated in all time. On 23rd September 1952, he faced defending champion Jersey Joe Walcott in Philadelphia. In this contest Marciano caught [...]

Giuseppe Bergomi At The World Cup 1982

There are very less people who get success at young age. Former Italy defender Giuseppe Bergomi is one of them. He was chosen in the World Cup 1982 squad when he had barely featured in 30 senior games in Italian league. Bergomi began the tournament sitting on bench. He came as the substitute in the [...]