Ben Green

Squawka / Cult Corners / Eight players who won the World Cup without making an appearance There is nothing remotely comparable to the World Cup in football; a tournament that transcends every competition at club level, even the Champions League. Indeed the quadrennial showpiece has gone on to define the careers and legacies of some of the game’s greatest players. It wasn’t described by the legendary three-time winner Pele as the true “test of a great player” for no reason.

In 2015-16, Leicester City shocked the sporting world by winning the Premier League title despite starting the season as 5000/1 underdogs. Claudio Ranieri led a team that had spent the majority of the previous season rooted to the bottom of the table to arguably the most remarkable title victory in football history. With Christian Fuchs recently being named head coach of League Two outfit Newport County, we’ve found ourselves wondering what else happened to that remarkable team.

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is almost upon us. Africa’s best players will travel to Morocco hoping to lead their nations to glory. And we can’t wait. Everyone loves an international tournament. For the fans involved, it’s a chance to see your country win something. And for neutrals, international tournaments always seem to be filled with more drama. International tournaments are also a chance for players to make a name for themselves.