Football Tournaments and Awards

Marcello Lippi coached Italy to World Cup glory in 2006. Beenhakker coached Trinidad & Tobago, Suárez coached Ecuador, and Brückner coached Czech Republic.

Raymond Domenech was France's national coach from 2004-2010, including the 2006 World Cup where France reached the final. Petkovic coached Serbia & Montenegro, Michel coached Ivory Coast, and Beenhakker coached Trinidad & Tobago.

Lars Lagerbäck was Sweden's co-coach (with Tommy Söderberg) from 2000-2004, then sole coach from 2004-2009. Advocaat coached South Korea, Ivankovic coached Iran, and Paquetá coached Saudi Arabia.

José Pekerman coached Argentina from 2004-2006, including the 2006 World Cup quarterfinal loss to Germany on penalties. Suárez coached Ecuador, Kuhn coached Switzerland, and Lavolpe coached Mexico.

Marco van Basten, a legendary Dutch striker, coached the Netherlands from 2004-2008 including the 2006 World Cup. Guimarães coached Costa Rica, Hiddink coached Australia, and Kranjcar coached Croatia.

Luiz Felipe Scolari coached Portugal from 2003-2008, leading them to the 2006 World Cup semifinals and Euro 2004 final. Ruiz coached Ecuador, Hiddink coached Australia, and Lavolpe coached Mexico.

Carlos Alberto Parreira coached Brazil from 2003-2006, including the 2006 World Cup quarterfinal loss to France. Beenhakker coached Trinidad & Tobago, Guimarães coached Costa Rica, and Dujkovic coached Ghana.

Luis Aragonés coached Spain from 2004-2008, including the 2006 World Cup. Gonçalves coached Angola, Petkovic coached Serbia & Montenegro, and Suárez coached Ecuador.

Tiger Woods dominated sports marketing during his peak, generating unprecedented endorsement revenue and global appeal that transcended golf. He was the highest-paid athlete in endorsements for over a decade, making him the world's most marketable sportsman.

The Adidas Golden Shoe (also called Golden Boot) is awarded to the top goal scorer of each World Cup tournament. It recognizes the individual player who scores the most goals during that specific competition. The Golden Glove is for best goalkeeper, while the Golden Ball honors the best overall player.

Didier Drogba, the legendary Chelsea striker, is from Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) in West Africa. He represented his national team internationally and is one of the most famous African footballers in history.

Lionel Messi was born on June 24, 1987 in Argentina. He is widely considered one of the greatest football players of his generation and has received multiple Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominations. Diego Maradona declared him his successor. Messi was the top scorer with six goals at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship, including two in the final against Nigeria.

Thierry Henry is Arsenal's all-time leading scorer with 228 goals in all competitions from 1999-2007 and 2012. He's widely regarded as Arsenal's greatest player. Bergkamp, Wright, and Van Persie are legendary Arsenal scorers but not the top goal scorer.