The 2023 FIFPro Women’s XI nominees 
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Gianluigi Buffon, arguably the greatest goalkeeper in the history of football, has proposed the idea of increasing the size of goals.
“The size of the goalposts was determined in 1875. … 30 years ago, there were 10 goals for every 50 shots. Today, 3 out of 50 is a lot!”
Could you imagine! 
(via Tuttosport)
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On this day, 8 years ago, Zinedine Zidane was appointed head coach of Real Madrid.
He went on to become the only coach in history to win 3 times consecutive Champions League titles. 
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Most Man of the Match awards in a single World Cup tournament:
Lionel Messi (2022) — 5 MOTM
Wesley Sneijder (2010) — 4 MOTM
Lionel Messi (2014) — 4 MOTM
Incredible! 
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Players with the Most European Golden Boots:
Lionel Messi (6)
Cristiano Ronaldo (4)
Luis Suarez (2)
Thierry Henry (2)
Robert Lewandowski (2)
Gerd Muller (2)
Diego Forlán (2)
Eusébio (2)
Dudu Georgescu (2)
Fernando Gomes (2)
Ally McCoist (2)
Mário Jardel (2)
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It’s been eight years since Zinedine Zidane was appointed Real Madrid coach. His record is phenomenal 
263 games
174 wins
53 draws
36 losses
66% win percentage
Champions League
La Liga
Spanish Super Cup
UEFA Super Cup
Club World Cup
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19 years ago today, Pedro Mendes scored THAT goal against Manchester United goalkeeper Roy Carroll that wasn’t given…
Goal-line technology would have come in handy 
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On this day, in 2006, Manchester United signed Nemanja Vidić for £7m.
Games: 300
Premier League:
League Cup:
Champions League:
Club World Cup:
What a warrior. Is he the best January signing of all time? 
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𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: The highest estimated transfer value of any player in the world:
Jude Bellingham: €268m
Erling Haaland: €251m
Vini Jr: €250m
Rodrygo: €248m
Bukayo Saka: €223m
CIES Football Observatory
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6 years ago today, Liverpool sold Coutinho to Barcelona for $188.2M
They bought Alisson and Virgil van Dijk for a combined $187.9M
Coutinho: 106 Barça games, won the UCL on loan at Bayern, plays in Qatar
VVD and Alisson: 12 major trophies at Liverpool
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12 years ago today, Thierry Henry returned to Arsenal on a two-month loan.
In his first game back he scored 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 winner against Leeds in the FA Cup.
His final Premier League game was a 91st-minute winner against Sunderland with Arsenal in a tight top-four race.
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Brazil caretaker manager Fernando Diniz has been sacked, reports GE - Globo Esporte
In his six-game tenure they won twice, tied once and lost three matches, leaving Brazil sixth in World Cup qualifying 
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DID YOU KNOW? Pep Guardiola’s brother Pere Guardiola is the chairman of Girona.
Pep Guardiola - 3rd in Premier League with Manchester City as Head Coach.
Pere Guardiola - 2nd in La Liga with Girona as Chairman.
Two brothers with a lot of knowledge in football. 
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Franz Beckenbauer has sadly passed away at the age of 78.
We send our condolences to his family, loved ones and everyone connected with German football. 
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German and world football legend Franz Beckenbauer has died aged 78.
“Der Kaiser” won the Ballon d’Or twice while lifting the World Cup as a player and coach.
A true icon of the game.
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Victor Boniface will miss AFCON with a groin injury
The Nigerian striker has had a breakout season with 16 goals and 8 assists in 23 games for Bayer Leverkusen
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On this day, 18 years ago, Manchester United signed Patrice Evra for around £5.5m. 
379 matches
10 goals
40 assists
Premier League: 5
Community Shield: 4
League Cup: 3
UCL: 1
Club World Cup: 1
One of the best left-backs of all time!
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77 games