All rise and applaud Sir Stanley Matthews, a soccer icon whose influence transcended generations. Born on February 1, 1915, in Stoke-on-Trent, England, Matthews was a pioneer of the beautiful game.
Having been consulted by France Football, 30 past Ballon d'Or winners voted on who is the greatest player of all time.
The First Ever Ballon d’Or Winner In 1956 ... but his legacy remains immortal. Stanley Matthews: an artist with the ball at his feet, a model of professionalism, and a gentleman of the game.
Stanley Matthews’ professional career was unique in its longevity ... making him the oldest player to feature in England’s top flight. The First Ever Ballon d’Or Winner In 1956, Matthews made history ...
James Maddison was quizzed on whether he thinks any current England player could go on to win the Ballon d'Or - and he was in ...
All three players - Salah, Yamal, Raphinha - are in the running for the 2025 Ballon d'Or but what do the statistics from this ...
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner scored twice for Saudi Pro League ... Names like Peter Shilton, Dino Zoff, Roger Milla - or even the great Sir Stanley Matthews - will be lodged in the minds ...
In many English households the deeds of Tom Finney, Stanley Matthews and Nat Lofthouse ... European Footballer of the Year, or the Ballon d’Or, as it’s recently become known.
Stanley Matthews’ professional career was unique in its longevity ... making him the oldest player to feature in England’s top flight. The First Ever Ballon d’Or Winner In 1956, Matthews made history ...
Sir Stanley Matthews The iconic English forward from Stoke-On ... and till today he is considered one of the most talented players to ever play down a wing. Ballon d'Or 1968 He earned himself a Ballon ...