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He was an important part of the French team which won the 1998 World Cup.

Despite his powerful, aggressive style of play, he was also known to be a classy, studious figure off the pitch.

He is regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in footballing history and one of the best players of his generation.

Ronaldinho is renowned for his technique, tricks, dribbling, overhead kicks, no-look passes and free kicks.

He is one of only four men to have won the FIFA World Player of the Year award three times or more.

A complete and versatile player, Gullit epitomised the ethos of Total Football as he was naturally adept in several positions,

Eusébio is considered to be one of the greatest footballers of all time.

Dutch legend Johan Cruyff once stated; "Pelé was the only footballer who surpassed the boundaries of logic."

Fifa president Sepp Blatter says he is concerned by the findings of a study.

Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke says the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will be postponed from January to June to help move the 2022 World Cup.