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In this episode, we explore the career of Ruud Gullit, one of the most versatile and revolutionary players in football history. From teenage prospect in the Netherlands to Ballon d’Or winner, the Dutchman won titles with Feyenoord and PSV before becoming a key figure in Arrigo Sacchi’s Milan and the Netherlands side that won Euro 1988. With a unique combination of physical strength, technical ability and intelligence, Gullit pushed the boundaries of his position and helped transform European football.

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In this episode, we explore the story of Henrik Larsson, the “King of Kings” who made his mark on the game and became one of the greatest idols in Celtic’s history. After overcoming a serious leg fracture at a crucial point in his career, the striker returned even stronger, winning trophies, breaking records and becoming a global star before making his mark at Barcelona and Manchester United. With decisive goals, a European Golden Shoe and a crucial role in the 2006 Champions League final, Larsson proved that his legacy extended far beyond Scottish football.

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In this episode, we explore Romario’s journey from extreme poverty in Rio de Janeiro’s Jacarezinho favela to becoming a World Cup winner and the tournament’s best player in 1994. From his unwavering self-confidence and off-field controversies to his remarkable ability to decide matches, the Baixinho built a career that was as controversial as it was brilliant. From Vasco da Gama to PSV and Barcelona, Romario pushed boundaries and scored countless goals before finally turning his confidence into glory in the United States, a triumph that cemented his place among the greatest players in football history.

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At the end of 2022, under the bright lights of Qatar, Lionel Messi finally lived the moment he had imagined his whole life. After years of pressure, frustration, and extremely painful runner-up finishes, the Argentine captain exceeded all expectations on football's biggest stage to give his country the perfect ending—and fulfill his own destiny. This story, based on a report by Ryan Tolmich, is an episode of Icons—GOAL's podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing back, with intensity, the spirit of each tournament.
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Kylian Mbappé was only nineteen when he turned the 2018 World Cup into his personal announcement to the world — breaking France’s records, matching feats last seen in Pelé’s era, and powering Les Bleus to a title that felt like the beginning of something historic. This episode, based on the feature written by Krishan Davis, is part of Icons — a GOAL podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing the spirit of each tournament vividly back to life.

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