No.16: The Black Panther Purrs (England, 1966) The history of the World Cup is littered with players who have shone, but ultimately fallen just short of glory. Think of Michael Ballack in 2002 and Paul Gascoigne in 1990. But there are no players that have impressed so much in a tournament without lifting the ultimate […]

Thousands of Benfica fans filled Benfica's Estádio da Luz today in a touching, moving tribute to one of the greatest footballers who ever played the game — Eusebio. Eusebio's final wish was granted, to "say" his final goodbye in the centre of pitch at Benfica's stadium. Watch the moving video below to gain an appreciation for […]

Portuguese soccer legend Eusebio is considered by many as one of the greatest footballers ever. Nicknamed the Black Panther, Eusebio scored 733 goals in 745 appearances. Forty one of those goals were scored for Portugal, including a goal for Portugal against England in the 1966 World Cup semi-final. Unfortunately for Eusebio and his country, Portugal […]

Eusebio, one of the legends of the sport of soccer, has died, age 71, after suffering a heart attack. Considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, Eusebio scored 733 goals in 745 appearances. Forty one of those goals were scored for Portugal, including a goal for Portugal against England in the 1966 World […]

The King XL FG Ruby is a 40th year anniversary special edition boot, designed to commemorate the iconic career of the PUMA King boot line. Based on the career of Eusébio (the Black Pearl), one of football's greatest players, the edition features the years "1968-2008" below the King logo and comes in a red colour having […]