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Everything you need to know about what makes the best players in the world so special. This is a database of some of the game's magicians with news, bios, stats, achievements and background on the teams they play for.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Mesmerizing Premier League defenses since 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo is very much at the heart of Manchester United's dominant attack. Though he is still young, Ronaldo gifts on the ball and ability to pick out his teammates virtually anywhere on the field have made the Portuguese international one of the most feared wingers on the planet.
The 2009 January Sales in England, Spain, and Italy
A comprehensive list of all the dealings during the January 2009 transfer window in the English Premier League, Spain's La Liga, and Italy's Serie A — the top three leagues in Europe.
Thierry Henry
With lightning pace and one of the deftest touches in the game, Thierry Henry has established himself as one of the deadliest strikers in the world. He is best known for his eight seasons in London with Arsenal, but now plays for F.C. Barcelona. At the international level, he was a precocious youngster in the France squad that won the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European Championships.
Soccerbase.com
The most comprehensive resource for current and historical data on players and games in England from the Premier League to Division 2.
FootballDatabase
A who's who of the world's major players with enough quick facts to gain a sense of who they are and why they matter.

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