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world cup legends : Bobby Moore

Robert Frederick Chelsea Moore left an impression upon the competition that will never be forgotten. From lifting the trophy in 1966 to a tackle defined as one of the greatest ever at the 1970 finals, Moore proved his undoubted class at three World Cups.

world cup legends : Lothar Matthaus

One of the most successful players in World Cup history, Lothar Herbert Matthaus could teach his rivals a few things about tabloid scandal, rowing with team-mates and bosses and, crucially, captaining a team to World Cup glory while leading by shining example. Matthaus is not necessarily a popular man in Germany and has long been in exile as he seeks - in vain - to find a career in coaching to somehow match a glorious 21 years of playing at the very top, but few can doubt his legend.

world cup legends : Franz Beckenbauer

A privileged few have experienced the honour of captaining their country to World Cup glory. Just two have won the competition as player and manager. But only one man has completed the hat-trick by 'winning' the World Cup as an administrator as well. It is hardly surprising, then, that the great Franz Beckenbauer will always be inextricably and inescapably associated with football's greatest competition.

world cup legends : Zinedine Zidane

Few players have the ability to change the face of football with their talent. Zinedine Zidane's touch, grace and skill on the ball have ensured that, despite one of the most public breakdowns in the game's history at the 2006 World Cup final, he remains in the public consciousness as the best player of his generation and an icon to all who have seen him play.

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