FOOTBALL

Football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball. It is played by 250 million players in over 200 countries, making it the world's most popular sport. The game is played on a rectangular field with a goal at each end. The object of the game is to score by getting the ball into the opposing goal. The goalkeepers are the only players allowed to touch the ball with their hands or arms while it is in play and only in their penalty area. Players mostly use their feet to strike or pass the ball, but may also use their head or torso to do so instead. The team that scores the most goals by the end of the match wins.

TOP 20 SUPER DRIBBLE GOALS IN FOOTBALL HISTORY

National Events

Federation Cup
Durand Cup
Santosh Trophy
Indian Super Cup

International Events

World Cup
UEFA Champions League
Barcleys Premier League
Copa America

National Football Superstars

Sunil Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri ( born 3 August 1984) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Mumbai City in the Indian Super League. He is the captain of the Indian national football team, and their highest goalscorer of all time with 50 goals.

Born in Secunderabad, Telangana, Chhetri began his professional career at Mohun Bagan in 2002

International career

On March 30, 2004 Chhetri played his first game for the Indian U-20 team in the 1-0 victory over the Pakistan U-23 team in the 2004 SAF Games in Pakistan.[64] On April 3, 2004 Chhetri scored twice for the Indian U-20 team against Bhutan U-23 team in their 4-1 victory On June 12, 2005 Sunil scored his first goal for the senior India national football team against Pakistan.

2007 Nehru Cup

Chhetri's first international tournament was the 2007 Nehru Cup. In the opening game, India defeated Cambodia 6–0 with Chhetri scoring two goals.

2012 Nehru Cup

On 22 August 2012 Chhetri scored a goal with a header in the added time of the first half against Syria in the first match of Nehru Cup where India won the match 2-1

Baichung Bhutia

Baichung Bhutia (born 15 December 1976) or Bhaichung Bhutia is an Indian footballer of Sikkimese-Bhutia descent who plays as a striker for East Bengal in the I-League. Bhutia is considered to be the torchbearer of Indian football in the international arena

Bhutia has had four spells at I-League football team East Bengal Club, the club where he started his career. When he joined English club Bury in 1999, he became the first Indian footballer to sign a contract with a European club and only the second to play professionally in Europe, after Mohammed Salim. Afterwards he had a short loan spell at the Malaysian football club Perak FA. As well as this he has played for JCT Mills, which won the league once during his tenure; and Mohun Bagan, which failed to win the league once during his two spells, in his native India.

International career

His international footballing honours include winning the Nehru Cup, LG Cup, SAFF Championship three times and the AFC Challenge Cup. He is also India's most capped player, and in the 2009 Nehru Cup he received his 100th international cap.

Honours

Arjuna Award for football in 1998
Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, in 2008
Banga Bhushan award in 2014
Asian Football Hall of Fame in 2014

International Football Superstars

Pele

Pele is a legendary sporting figure and an iconic soccer player who during his active years ruled the game to the point of being called the ‘King of Football’. Till date, he is widely regarded by football fans, critics, experts and players (current and retired) as the best player of all time. With his impeccable style, electrifying play and impressive performance, he scored a total of 1281 goals in 1363 games. It was his deep embedded penchant for the game and knack for scoring spectacular goals that made him a star around the world. He was praised for his exceptional heading ability, powerful shot and unbowed goal scoring. A Brazilian national team footballer and key player for the Santos club, he played a major role in every game he played. While at field, he gave his hundred per cent to every match and played like an unbeaten pro since his very first professional game.

Awards & Achievements

For his impressive line-up of victories and the extraordinary role in catapulting the status of the sport to newer heights, he received numerous prestigious honors and decorations including Brazil's Gold Medal, Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Lifetime Achievement Award from BBC.
The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) voted him as the Football Player of the Century in 1999. Additionally, he was elected as the ‘Athlete of the Century’ by the International Olympic Committee and Reuters News Agency
In 2010, he was appointed as the Honorary President of New York Cosmos. In 2012, he was awarded honorary degree from the University of Edinburgh for ‘significant contribution to humanitarian and environmental causes, as well as his sporting achievements’.

Lionel Messi

Lionel Andres "Leo" Messi Cuccittini (Spanish pronunciation: (listen) ; born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish club FC Barcelona and is the captain for the Argentina national team.

By the age of 21, Messi had received Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominations. The following year, in 2009, he won his first Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year awards. He followed this up by winning the inaugural FIFA Ballon d'Or in 2010, and then again in 2011 and 2012. He also won the 2010–11 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award. At the age of 24, Messi became Barcelona's all-time top scorer in all official club competitions. In September 2014 he scored his 400th senior career goal for club and country aged just 27. In November 2014, Messi became the all-time top scorer in La Liga, and the all-time leading goalscorer in the UEFA Champions League.

Often ranked as the best player in the world and rated by some in the sport as the greatest of all time,Messi is the first football player in history to win four FIFA/Ballons d'Or, all of which he won consecutively, and the first to win three European Golden Shoe awards. With Barcelona, Messi has won six La Ligas, two Copas del Rey, six Supercopas de Espana, three UEFA Champions Leagues, two UEFA Super Cups and two FIFA Club World Cups.

Achievements

Ballon d'Or-2009
FIFA World Player of the Year-2009
Pichichi Trophy-2013, 2012, 2010
European Golden Shoe-2013, 2012, 2010
UEFA Best Player in Europe Award-2011
UEFA Team of the Year-2012, 2011, 2010
Bravo Award-2007
Olimpia Award-2011
Trofeo Alfredo Di Stefano-2011, 2010, 2009
Best International Athlete ESPY Award-2012
Onze d'Or-2012, 2011, 2009
UEFA Club Footballer of the Year-2009
Marca Leyenda-2009
World Soccer Player of the Year-2012, 2011, 2009
FIFA Ballon d'Or-2013, 2012, 2011
LFP Best Player-2013, 2012, 2011
UEFA Champions League Top Goalscorer-2012, 2011, 2010
FIFA FIFPro World XI-2013, 2012, 2011
Footballer of the Year of Argentina-2013, 2012, 2011
Golden Boy Award-2005
World Soccer Young Player of the Year-2008, 2007, 2006
UEFA Champions League Final Man of the Match-2011
La Liga Foreign Player of the Year-2010, 2009, 2007
FIFPro World Young Player of the Year-2008, 2007, 2006
Trofeo EFE Best Ibero-American Soccer Player of the Spanish League-2012, 2011, 2010
FifPro Special Young Player of the Year-2008, 2007
L'Equipe Champion of Champions-2011
Milliyet Sports Award for World Athlete of the Year-2013, 2012
IFFHS World's Best Top Division Goal Scorer-2012
FIFA U-20 World Cup Golden Shoe-2005
UEFA Champions League Forward of the Year-2009
FIFA U-20 World Cup Golden Ball Award-2005
IFFHS World's Top Goal Scorer of the Year-2012, 2011
LFP Best Forward-2013, 2012, 2011
Copa América Award for Best Young Player-2007

Christiano Ronaldo

Strengths: Cristiano Ronaldo is a very fast and tricky player. With his strong kick and the way his free-kicks serve with power, he is a huge asset to any team.

Career High: He has achieved many awards. He has been named Players and Forward of the Year several times and also became the most expensive teenager in Britain. Not only does he play soccer but also takes part in modeling.

Style: With Ronaldo's compelling footwork, he has the ability to take on any defender at a quick pace. He can cross the soccer ball beautifully, which makes him a feared opponent to anyone.

Achievements and Awards

BEST PLAYER OF 2014 AWARDS

At the end of 2014 Cristiano Ronaldo closed memorable year by winning the best player of 2014 accolade at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Monday 29 December 2014. 2014 was a memorable year for Real Madrid’s striker as he broke the record for most goals in a single Champions leagues. He also play core role in Madrid’s 10th La Liga title. This year he also achieved another milestone of 200 goals in just 178 games, faster than any other player in La Liga history.

BBC OVERSEAS SPORTS PERSONALITY AWARD

The BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year is an award presented to a non-British sportsperson considered to have made the most substantial contribution to a sport in that year. This year BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year award is presented to Cristiano Ronaldo on 14 December 2014. It is another nice addition in Cristiano Ronaldo awards silo in this year.

WORLD’S TOP GOAL SCORER 2013

On 4th December 2014 the Real Madrid forward received the “The World’s Top Goal scorer 2013″, awarded by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS). The award is presented to Cristiano Ronaldo for his 25 goals in European competitions for club and country.Precisely, Ronaldo scored 15 goals for Real Madrid in the Champions League and 10 for Portugal during 2013. Taking all competitions into account, he scored 69 goals for country and club in 2013.

ALFREDO DI STÉFANO TROPHY

Alfredo Di Stéfano trophy is awarded to the best footballer of La Liga by Spanish sports newspaper Marca. Ronaldo was awarded this trophy in Marca Award Ceremony, an event celebrating the most outstanding players from the 2013/14 La Liga season. Ronaldo was presented with the Alfredo Di Stéfano award for his 31 goals for the last season.

PICHICHI AWARD

The award is named after the famous Athletic Bilbao player, Rafael Moreno “Pichichi”.and is awarded to the top goal scorer of each league session. Cristiano is awarded by this award for his 31 goals in La Liga by Marca.

BEST PLAYER, BEST FORWARD AND BEST INDIVIDUAL GOAL AWARDS FOR LA LIGA

On 27th October 2014, Cristiano Ronaldo claimed a hat trick of honors after being named La Liga’s 2013-14 Player of the Year at the LFP awards on Monday. He is crowned with Best Player, Best Forward and Best Individual Goal awards for La Liga for his 31 goals in just 30 matches in Spanish league.

UEFA BEST PLAYER IN EUROPE

UEFA Best Player in Europe award is awarded to the footballer; playing for a football club in Europe that is considered the best in the previous season. This year this award is awarded to Real Madrid’s strike Cristiano Ronaldo for his fabulous performance in UEFA Champions League.

FERNANDO SOROMENHO “PRESTIGE AWARD”

Fernando Soromenho “Prestige Award” is an award presented by Portuguese Sports Journalists’ Association. Cristiano Ronaldo crowned Fernando Soromenho “Prestige Award” this year.

EUROPEAN GOLDEN BOOT

Another award picked up by Cristiano Ronaldo is European Golden Boot, 3rd time in his career, but this time not in English Premier League. Cristiano Ronaldo awarded with European Golden Boot; an award presented to top goal scorer in European Leagues. He got this award for his 31 goals in La Lega. He is the only player to have won the trophy in two different leagues, with Manchester United in the EPL and with Real Madrid in the Spanish La Liga.

FIFA BALLON D’OR 2013

FIFA Ballon d’Or is an award that is rewarded to the best male player of the association football. FIFA Ballon d’Or 2013 is awarded to Cristiano Ronaldo on 13 January 2014 in Zürich.

FIFA FIFPRO WORLD XI AWARD 2013

This year Cristiano Ronaldo also made a position in FIFA FIFpro World XI 2013. This is his 7th appearance in FIFA FIFpro World XI. He is also nominated for FIFA FIFpro World XI 2014.

GREAT-OFFICER OF THE ORDER OF INFANTE DOM HENRIQUE

This year Cristiano Ronaldo also received the Order of Prince Henry the Navigator at Portugal, from the hand of Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva.

Apart from individual awards Cristiano Ronaldo also play key role in the victories of his club Real Madrid this year.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (REAL MADRID)

Real Madrid won the 2014 UEFA Champions League final on 24 May 2014, by beating the Atletico by 4-1 and collected the title 10th time. Ronaldo played vital role in the success of club.

UEFA SUPER CUP (REAL MADRID)

European champions Real Madrid CF also won 2014 UEFA Super Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo scored both goals in the final match against Sevilla FC on 12 August 2014.

COPA DEL REY (REAL MADRID)

Real Madrid also won the 11th final of Spain’s premier football cup, the 2014 Copa del Rey final. Real Madrid won the cup for the 19th time after a 2-1 win over Barcelona FC.

THE CLUB WORLD CUP (REAL MADRID)

Finally, at the end of the year 2014, the journey of successes is in progress, so another title is clinched by Ronaldo and companions. Real Madrid won their first FIFA Club World Cup after defeating San Lorenzo in the final on 20 December 2014.