Calum Ritchie

1 week ago | givemesport.com | Calum Ritchie

Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Here is a simplified version of the story contents: Soccer Aid 2025 was a roaring success, with fans inside Old Trafford and watching from home thoroughly entertained by a goal-filled classic on the pitch. More importantly, a staggering £15.28 million was raised for UNICEF, with that money all going towards a good cause. Those involved in the event are still doing their bit to add to the already enormous pot of money raised for the charity....

1 week ago | givemesport.com | Calum Ritchie

Jurgen Klopp very rarely got anything wrong while Liverpool manager. The German was a shrewd operator in the transfer market and got the Reds playing world-class football on the pitch. There's little to criticise about his almost nine-year spell in the Anfield dugout. However, one oversight on his part that could come back to bite his former employers was the decision not to sign Alexander Isak.

1 week ago | givemesport.com | Calum Ritchie

Jurgen Klopp is the most successful Liverpool manager in recent memory. The German - now viewed as one of the greatest bosses in Premier League history - took over the reigns of a sleeping giant in 2015 before not only awaking that giant but breathing new life into the English club. He walked into a club with ageing players, overrated stars and a disconnect between those wearing the red shirt and the adoring Anfield faithful.

1 week ago | givemesport.com | Calum Ritchie

Andrea Pirlo spent over two decades playing with and against the greatest players of his generation. The Italian maestro represented the three biggest clubs in his homeland: AC Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus. Not only did he win the Serie A title six times across spells with AC Milan and Juventus, but Pirlo also lifted the Champions League twice for the Rossoneri and the World Cup with his nation. Very little could knock the composed midfield general off his stride.

1 week ago | givemesport.com | Calum Ritchie

Johan Cruyff was more than familiar with what it took to win the prestigious Ballon d'Or award, having scooped the individual prize three times during his long and storied career. The Ajax and Barcelona icon was a glorious footballer, and will always be remembered as one of the greatest-ever. His elegant touch and incredible brain for the beautiful game took him to the very top of the sport, before he even went on to become a highly successful manager.