In this 1998 interview, Danish goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel explains why English goalkeeper Gordon Banks’s save, which prevented Pelé from making a much-anticipated goal in the 1970 World Cup was the best he’d ever seen. Banks skillfully made contact with the ball via the tips of his fingers getting it over … Continue reading
Swiss professional tennis player Roger Federer describes meeting Pelé, a retired Brazilian footballer considered to be one of the best players of all time. In their meeting, Pelé presents him with an autographed image of himself playing in the 1958 World Cup final match against Sweden.
Author: Sarah Dejak You never know what to expect from the tournament that comes every four years and breeds passion and patriotism throughout the world. Take a look at some of the most outrageous events this sport has ever seen: If you are an avid fan of soccer, you may … Continue reading
Retired soccer legend Diego Maradona talks about the controversial goal he scored during the 1986 Fifa World Cup quarter-final against England which was held in Mexico City on June 22, 1986. Maradona explains how he fooled the referees into thinking he had scored the goal with his head, when in … Continue reading
Zinedine Zidane, retired soccer legend and member of France’s World Cup team, explains in an interview why he head-butted Marco Materazzi, a retired member of Italy’s World Cup team, in the FIFA World Cup finals held in Germany on July 9, 2006. Zidane describes the harsh words that Materazzi provoked … Continue reading
Disturbing live footage and commentary on the streets of Vancouver, Canada is documented here as the 1994 Stanley Cup Riots broke out after the Canadian hockey team, the Vancouver Canucks, suffered a 3-2 loss in the finals. Here, Stuart Mcnish, reporter for a local news station, explains various violent actions … Continue reading
Cameraman Brent Stafford, who witnessed the 1994 Stanley Cup Riots in Canada, gives his report on the chaotic violence occurring on the streets of Vancouver after the Canadian hockey team, the Vancouver Canucks, suffered a 3-2 loss to the New York Rangers. Stafford describes the rising tensions among the people … Continue reading
Basketball superstar Magic Johnson reflects on what it was like to be part of the 1992 U.S. Olympic basketball team, also known as the “Dream Team.” Johnson describes the competitive spirit and the great basketball he witnessed while training with the members of his team. He also gives personal anecdotes … Continue reading
Former Major Leagues baseball player Manny Sanguillén discusses what Dock Ellis was like as a roommate in 1967. Sanguillén would have to cover for Ellis when he would miss curfew and stay at the ballpark all night instead of being in the hotel bedroom.
An aging Evel Knievel discusses how his daredevil days are behind him and how he’s moving on with his life.
