The first Italian-born player to win the Ballon d'Or (Omar Sívori, who claimed the award in 1961, had switched his allegiance ...

In soccer, midfielders come in all shapes and sizes ... A supreme technician, the Argentine, who is best remembered in Europe for his time at Spanish club Villarreal, could unlock any defense ...

There was once a time when midfielders were required to do it all. Now, however, sides are seeking specialists and defensive ...

Five of the best midfielders of all time are detailed below, with biographies of their historic careers. Named, together with nine other Germans, by Brazilian legend Pele in 2004 as one of the 125 ...

England may have officially gifted the world with soccer, but the sport has since been transformed by many nations, each adding its own unique touch. Brazil infused it with flair, turning the game ...