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Touching the Same Trophy from Two Different Lives: The Men Who Won the World Cup as Both Player and Coach
Only three men in football history have won the FIFA World Cup as both player and head coach: Mário Zagallo, Franz Beckenbauer and Didier Deschamps. This is the story of how they reached the same trophy from two different lives.
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Touching the Same Trophy from Two Different Lives: The Men Who Won the World Cup as Both Player and Coach
Only three men in football history have won the FIFA World Cup as both player and head coach: Mário Zagallo, Franz Beckenbauer and Didier Deschamps. This is the story of how they reached the same trophy from two different lives.
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10 Young Players Ready to Shine at the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature some of football’s biggest stars — but also a new generation of young players ready for their first major moment. Here are 10 under-20 footballers who could use the tournament to make their name on the world stage.
Premier League’s Late-Season Reset: Carrick and De Zerbi
The Premier League’s final stretch has shown how quickly a managerial change can alter a club’s direction. Michael Carrick has restored control at Manchester United, while Roberto De Zerbi has brought belief back to Tottenham — two resets with very different stakes.