Luís Figo

This name uses Portuguese naming customs. The first or maternal family name is Madeira and the second or paternal family name is Caeiro Figo.
Luís Figo

Figo in 2010
Personal information
Full nameLuís Filipe Madeira Caeiro Figo
Date of birth4 November 1972
Place of birthAlmada, Portugal
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Playing positionAttacking midfielder
Winger
Youth career
Os Pastilhas
1984–1989Sporting CP
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
1989–1995Sporting CP137(16)
1995–2000Barcelona172(30)
2000–2005Real Madrid164(38)
2005–2009Internazionale105(9)
Total577(93)
National team
1988–1989Portugal U1615(8)
1989Portugal U176(2)
1988–1990Portugal U1821(8)
1990–1991Portugal U2012(0)
1991–1994Portugal U217(0)
1991–2006Portugal127(34)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Luís Filipe Madeira Caeiro Figo, OIH (Portuguese pronunciation: [luˈiʃ ˈfiɣu]; born 4 November 1972), is a Portuguese retired footballer. He played as a winger for Sporting CP, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Internazionale before retiring on 31 May 2009. He won 127 caps for the Portugal national football team.

Renowned for his creativity and having the ability to get past defenders, Figo is regarded as one of the greatest wingers of his generation.[2][3] He made 106 assists in La Liga, the second most in La Liga history, behind Lionel Messi.[4] He won the 2000 Ballon d'Or, 2001 FIFA World Player of the Year, and in 2004 was named in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players.[5] Figo is one of the few football players to have played for both Spanish rival clubs Barcelona and Real Madrid. His controversial 2000 transfer from Barcelona to bitter rivals Real Madrid set a world record fee of £37 million (€62 million).[6]

He had a successful career highlighted by several trophy wins, including the Portuguese Cup, four La Liga titles, two Spanish Cups, three Spanish Super Cups, one UEFA Champions League title, one UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, two UEFA Super Cups, one Intercontinental Cup, four Serie A titles, one Italian Cup and three Italian Super Cups.

On 28 January 2015, Figo announced his intention to run against Sepp Blatter for the position of FIFA President.[7][8][9]

Early years

The only child of António Caeiro Figo and Maria Joana Pestana Madeira who moved from Alentejo to Lisbon in the early 1970s, Figo grew up in the working-class district of Cova da Piedade, Almada. He began his career as a street footballer at U.F.C. Os Pastilhas, before joining Sporting Clube de Portugal at the age of 11.[10]

Club career

Sporting CP

Figo started his career at Sporting CP, making his league debut on 1 April 1990 during the 1989–90 season as a substitute for Marlon Brandão in a 1–0 home win against Marítimo.[11][12] His other two appearances were against Boavista 24 days later and Belenenses on 13 May, the former which Sporting were held in a 2–2 draw,[13] and the latter a 1–0 defeat.[14] On 7 December 1991, Figo scored his first goal against Torreense in the 1991–92 season, cancelling out Rosário's opener as Sporting won 2–1. He won his first senior international cap in 1991. Prior to that, he won the Under-21 World Championships and Under-16 European Championships with Portugal junior sides alongside Rui Costa and João Pinto. He was also a significant part of Portugal's "Golden Generation". In his final season at Sporting he won the 1994–95 Portuguese Cup.[15]

Barcelona

In 1995, Figo looked poised to join one of the big clubs of Europe, but a dispute between Italian clubs Juventus and Parma, with Figo having signed contracts with both clubs, resulted in an Italian two-year transfer ban on him. Eventually, Figo made a move to Spanish giants FC Barcelona for a £2.25 million fee, narrowly beating English club Manchester City (who had been recommended Figo by Malcolm Allison, the former manager of Sporting CP and former coach of City), to his signature.[16]

It was with Barcelona that Figo's career really took off, winning the 1996–97 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, starring alongside Ronaldo, followed by successive Primera División titles where he was part of a formidable attack which included Rivaldo and Patrick Kluivert. In total, Figo appeared 172 times in the league for Barcelona, scoring 30 goals. He was revered in Catalonia because his presence in a Barcelona shirt had given the region a sense of external approval. According to a club official, Figo's support for Catalonia meant more to Barcelona than the service of a home grown hero in Pep Guardiola.[17]

Real Madrid

By the second or third corner I turned to Luís Figo and said: ‘Forget it, mate. You’re on your own’. I used to offer Luís the chance to take the short corner, drawing up close to him near the touchline, but not this time. Missiles were raining down from the stands: coins, a knife, a glass whisky bottle. Johnnie Walker, I think. Or J&B. Best to keep away. Short corners? No thanks.

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—Real Madrid teammate Michel Salgado on the vitriol aimed at Figo from Barcelona fans at the Camp Nou, 23 November 2002.[18]

In July 2000, Figo made a surprising and controversial $60.1 million move to Barcelona's bitter rivals Real Madrid.[19] There had been a buy out clause in his contract at Barcelona, a new world record fee, which Real Madrid met, and his arrival at Madrid signalled the beginning of Florentino Pérez's "Galáctico era".[18] Figo became the new focus of the Barcelona–Real Madrid rivalry, with Barcelona fans feeling betrayed by his transfer and turned against him.[18] His move to Madrid was huge because he was a star player at Barcelona, reliable and committed to the cause when wearing the Blaugrana jersey.[18] A team leader, one of his Barcelona teammates stated; “our plan was simple: give the ball to Luis. He never, ever hid.”[18] Although now wearing the white shirt of Real Madrid, he won the Ballon d’Or award in November 2000, largely for what he did for Barcelona where he became the best in the world.[18]

When Figo returned to Barcelona for the first time in a Real Madrid shirt on 21 October 2000, the noise at Camp Nou was deafening.[18] There were banners hung around the stadium with the words; Traitor. Judas. Scum. Mercenary.[18] Figo was mercilessly taunted throughout, and when he came out of the tunnel and ran on to the field the jeers of almost 98,000 Barcelona fans escalated, with a visibly shocked Figo putting his fingers to his ears.[17][18] When the game, named El Clásico, started, every time Figo got the ball the noise rose with insults and missiles flying such as oranges, bottles, cigarette lighters and mobile phones.[18] The regular corner taker for Madrid, Figo didn't take any corners at the Camp Nou to avoid being in close proximity to the fans.[18] Barcelona were victorious, winning 2–0, and Madrid’s president Florentino Pérez stated after the match; "The atmosphere got to us all.”[18] Madrid defender Iván Campo commented; “That night when Figo first went back was incredible. I’ve never heard anything like it. Luis didn’t deserve that. He’d given his all for Barcelona. It was built up before: ‘a traitor’s coming’, the media said. No, Luís Figo is coming, one of the greats for you. That night hurt him, you could see. His head was bowed and he was thinking: ‘bloody hell, I was here last season ...’ But my lasting emotion was admiration: you’ve got balls.”[18]

In his first season with Madrid, Figo won the 2001 La Liga title, scoring fourteen goals in all competitions. He received the 2001 FIFA World Player of the Year.[15] He would be joined at the club by Zinedine Zidane in the summer of 2001, and in the following season Madrid won the 2001–02 UEFA Champions League, Figo's second major European trophy.[15]

Figo's second game back at the Camp Nou, on 23 November 2002, produced one of the defining images of the Barcelona–Real Madrid rivalry.[18] There was no sign of the hatred or the hurt subsiding, and every time he came within range of the Barcelona fans, beer cans, lighters, bottles and golf balls flew.[18] Figo commented; "I was worried that some madman might lose his head."[18] This time, Figo had decided that he would take corners, as well as throw-ins, and midway through the second half Madrid won a corner. Amid a shower of flying objects, it took Figo two minutes to take it.[18] Another corner followed on the other side, and as Figo walked across he slowed to pick up the missiles and as he prepared to take the corner he moved away some of the debris, while giving an ironic thumbs-up and smiling.[18] Every time he began his run-up to take the corner another missile would land which was repeated over and over, until the referee Luis Medina Cantalejo suspended the game which lasted almost 20 minutes.[18] During the break in play the defining image of the rivalry, a pig's head, was picked up on camera, which was in among the debris near the corner flag.[20]

Figo would spend five seasons at Madrid with his final success being the 2003 La Liga title. In April 2013, Figo was named by the sports newspaper Marca as a member of the "Best foreign eleven in Real Madrid's history".[21]

Internazionale

Luís Figo in 2009. He spent four seasons at Inter from 2005 to 2009.

Figo left Real Madrid to join Italian club Internazionale in the summer of 2005 on a free transfer after his contract with Real Madrid had expired. This meant that Figo would finally be able to play for a club in Italy, something he had the chance to do before his move to Barcelona, but was scuppered due to a dispute between the two clubs interested, Juventus and Parma. During the summer of 2008, Figo's compatriot José Mourinho joined Inter on a managerial level. This has been said to please Figo, as he would have several Portuguese teammates during the remainder of his stay at Inter.

On 16 May 2009, Figo announced his retirement from football, the same day Inter won the 2008–09 title, and re-confirmed this on 30 May; his final game was on 31 May against Atalanta at the San Siro. At Javier Zanetti's insistence, Figo captained the side for his very last match. He received a standing ovation from the crowd as he was substituted by Davide Santon. The freekick he scored in extra time against Roma during the Supercoppa Italiana was his most memorable moment in Italy.[22][23]

Figo said, "I am leaving football, not Inter." He was interviewed by Inter Channel after his last game against Atalanta and also said, "I hope to be able to help this club to become even greater also after my retirement. I will certainly work for Inter in the future in the club board. I never imagined that I was going to remain here for such a long time. What I will never forget is the love that I have received since my first day here from my teammates and president Massimo Moratti. I will never forget it; Inter have given me the chance to start a winning cycle with some extraordinary people."[24] Figo was on the sidelines when Inter won the 2009–10 UEFA Champions League on 22 May 2010.

International career

Figo as captain of Portugal in 2005

The leader of Portugal's "Golden Generation," Figo won a FIFA World Youth Championship in 1991, the same year he made his senior debut against Luxembourg on 16 October 1991, in a friendly match that ended 1–1 when he was only 18 years old. He has performed at the highest level ever since, making appearances at Euro 1996, Euro 2000, Euro 2004 and the 2002 and 2006 World Cups. He announced his retirement from international football following the Euro 2004 final upset-defeat by Greece due to an elleged rift between him and national coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, although this was denied.[25] In June 2005 he reversed his decision and returned for the 2006 World Cup qualifying wins against Slovakia and Estonia under Scolari.[26]

Figo playing against Mexico at the 2006 World Cup

Figo captained the squad during the 2006 World Cup, leading the team to the semi-finals. With three wins, Portugal finished top of their group and qualified for the knock out rounds with Mexico. They advanced past the Netherlands in the last 16, and defeated England on penalties in the quarterfinal.[27]

In the semifinal, Portugal were beaten by France courtesy of a penalty from his former club-mate and French captain Zinedine Zidane. This was Portugal's best finish in 40 years. The third place playoff caused some controversy as Figo did not start; Pauleta captained the team in his place. However, Portugal fell behind 2–0 to hosts Germany and Figo replaced Pauleta in the 77th minute, who handed him back the captain's armband, to cheers from both Portuguese and German fans. Although Germany scored another goal shortly after Figo's entrance, he ended his final cap for his country on a high note by setting up Nuno Gomes to head in an 88th minute consolation goal.[28]

Despite having no trophies to show for the "Golden Generation," Figo managed to captain the team to their best World Cup performance since the Eusébio era in 1966, as well as helping Portugal to their best ever result in the UEFA European Championship. He finished his international career with 127 caps and scoring 32 goals, and he currently holds the record for most appearances with the Portuguese national team; he is also Portugal's fourth-highest all time goalscorer.[15]

Style of play

Figo is regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation,[29] and one of the greatest Portuguese players of all time.[30] At his physical peak, Figo was a quick, elegant, highly skilful player with a dribbling ability that allowed him to frequently take on and beat defenders in one on one situations.[29] He would often employ feints to beat opponents, such as stepovers.[31] Figo was usually deployed as a winger in his early career,[32] where he was capable of providing several assists,[33] due to his ability to provide curling crosses to team-mates.[34] He made the second most assists in La Liga history behind Lionel Messi.[4]

As he lost pace and mobility with age as his career advanced, he was deployed in a playmaking role as an attacking midfielder, in particular during his time with Inter, where he excelled with his vision and varied passing ability.[35][36][37] Although he primarily served as a creative player, he was also capable of contributing offensively with goals, due to his powerful striking ability from distance,[29] as well as his accuracy from free-kicks and penalties.[31] In addition to his football ability, Figo was also highly regarded for his leadership throughout his career.[31]

Media

Figo has appeared in commercials for the American sportswear company Nike.[38][39] In 1996 he starred in a Nike commercial titled "Good vs Evil" in a gladiatorial game set in a Roman amphitheatre. Appearing alongside football players from around the world, including Ronaldo, Paolo Maldini, Eric Cantona, Patrick Kluivert and Jorge Campos, they defend "the beautiful game" against a team of demonic warriors, before it culminates with Cantona striking the ball and destroying evil.[38]

In a global Nike advertising campaign in the run-up to the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan, Figo starred in a "Secret Tournament" commercial (branded by Nike as "Scorpion KO") directed by Terry Gilliam, appearing alongside football players such as Thierry Henry, Ronaldinho, Francesco Totti, Roberto Carlos and Japanese star Hidetoshi Nakata, with former player Eric Cantona the tournament "referee".[40][41]

Personal life

Luís Figo in Madrid

Figo is married to Swedish model Helen Svedin. They met at a flamenco show and are now married with three daughters – Daniela (born in March 1999), Martina (born in April 2002), and Stella (born 9 December 2004). Along with his countryman, former Portugal national team manager and former youth team coach Carlos Queiróz, Figo was briefly joint seat holder for A1 Team Portugal, in A1 Grand Prix, during the 2005–06 season. He now owns an upscale bar in the Algarve region of Portugal.

Figo is an ambassador for the Stop TB Partnership in the fight against tuberculosis.[42] He works closely with Internazionale, serving as an ambassador for the club at functions across Europe.[43][44] He is also a board member of the Inter Campus charity project run by Inter Milan.[45]

Figo is the founder of Network90, private members' networking site for the Professional Football Industry.[46] Figo is fluent in five languages, Portuguese, Spanish, English, Italian and French.[47]

Career statistics

Club

Club League Season League Cup Europe Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sporting CP Primeira Liga 1989–90 30——30
1990–91 30——30
1991–92 3417020431
1992–93 3208120421
1993–94 3181030358
1994–95 34773204310
Total 137162349016920
Barcelona La Liga 1995–96 35581103539
1996–97 3649281537
1997–98 3554071466
1998–99 34710161509
1999–2000 329201354714
Total 17230334441124945
Real Madrid La Liga 2000–01 349101454914
2001–02 287611034411
2002–03 3310101524812
2003–04 369831115513
2004–05 33300104437
Total 16438164601523957
Internazionale Serie A 2005–06 3452081456
2006–07 3227170473
2007–08 1712030211
2008–09 221—30251
Total 105911121113811
Total Portugal 137162349016920
Spain 3366849810426488102
Italy 105911121113811
Career total 57793831313427795133

International

[48][49]

Portugal national team
YearAppsGoals
199130
199271
199352
199452
199561
199692
199772
199860
199994
2000136
200199
2002100
2003103
2004111
200570
2006101
Total12734

International goals

Luís Figo: International goals
Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 11 November 1992 Stade de Paris, Paris, France  Bulgaria 1–1 2–1 Friendly
2 9 October 1994 Daugava Stadium (Riga), Riga, Latvia  Latvia 0–3 1–3 Euro 1996 qualifying
3 13 November 1994 Estádio José Alvalade (1956), Lisbon, Portugal  Austria 1–0 1–0 Euro 1996 qualifying
4 3 June 1995 Estádio das Antas, Porto, Portugal  Latvia 1–0 3–2 Euro 1996 qualifying
5 19 June 1996 City Ground, Nottingham, England  Croatia 0–1 0–3 Euro 1996 Group Stage
6 9 October 1996 Qemal Stafa Stadium, Tirana, Albania  Albania 0–1 0–3 1998 World Cup qualification
7 7 June 1997 Estádio das Antas, Porto, Portugal  Albania 2–0 2–0 1998 World Cup qualification
8 20 August 1997 Estádio do Bonfim, Setúbal, Portugal  Armenia 2–0 3–1 1998 World Cup qualification
9 31 March 1999 Sportpark Eschen-Mauren, Eschen, Liechtenstein  Liechtenstein 0–2 0–5 Euro 2000 qualifying
10 18 August 1999 Estádio Nacional, Lisbon, Portugal  Andorra 3–0 4–0 Friendly
11 4 September 1999 Tofik Bahramov Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan  Azerbaijan 1–1 1–1 Euro 2000 qualifying
12 8 September 1999 Stadionul Steaua, Bucharest, Romania  Romania 1–1 1–1 Euro 2000 qualifying
13 29 March 2000 Estádio Municipal de Leiria, Leiria, Portugal  Denmark 2–1 2–1 Friendly
14 2 June 2000 Estádio Municipal de Chaves, Chaves, Portugal  Wales 1–0 3–0 Friendly
15 12 June 2000 Philips Stadion, Eindhoven, Netherlands  England 1–2 3–2 Euro 2000 Group Stage
16 16 August 2000 Estádio do Fontelo, Viseu, Portugal  Lithuania 2–0 5–1 Friendly
17 3 September 2000 Kadrioru Stadium, Tallinn, Estonia  Estonia 0–2 1–3 2002 World Cup qualification
18 15 November 2000 Estádio Primeiro de Maio, Braga, Portugal  Israel 1–0 2–1 Friendly
19 28 February 2001 Estádio dos Barreiros, Funchal, Portugal  Andorra 1–0 3–0 2002 World Cup qualification
20 28 February 2001 Estádio dos Barreiros, Funchal, Portugal  Andorra 3–0 3–0 2002 World Cup qualification
21 28 March 2001 Estádio das Antas, Porto, Portugal  Netherlands 2–2 2–2 2002 World Cup qualification
22 2 June 2001 Lansdowne Road, Dublin, Republic of Ireland  Republic of Ireland 1–1 1–1 2002 World Cup qualification
23 15 August 2001 Estádio de São Luís, Faro, Portugal  Moldova 1–0 3–0 Friendly
24 15 August 2001 Estádio de São Luís, Faro, Portugal  Moldova 2–0 3–0 Friendly
25 15 August 2001 Estádio de São Luís, Faro, Portugal  Moldova 3–0 3–0 Friendly
26 6 October 2001 Estádio da Luz (1954), Lisbon, Portugal  Estonia 5–0 5–0 2002 World Cup qualification
27 14 November 2001 Estádio José Alvalade (1956), Lisbon, Portugal  Angola 1–1 5–1 Friendly
28 2 April 2003 Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne, Switzerland  Macedonia 1–0 1–0 Friendly
29 11 October 2003 Estádio do Restelo, Lisbon, Portugal  Albania 1–0 5–3 Friendly
30 19 November 2003 Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria, Portugal  Kuwait 3–0 8–0 Friendly
31 29 May 2004 Estádio Municipal de Águeda, Águeda, Portugal  Luxembourg 1–0 3–0 Friendly
32 3 June 2006 Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz, France  Luxembourg 0–3 0–3 Friendly

Honours

Club

Sporting CP
Barcelona
Real Madrid
Internazionale

Country

Portugal

Individual

Figo's Ballon d'Or

Orders

Notes and references

  1. ↑ "Figo Stats". FootballDatabase.com. Retrieved 23 December 2006.
  2. ↑ "EURO 2000 Profile: Luis Figo". BBC Sport. 14 May 2000. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
  3. ↑ "Figo best in world". BBC News. 17 December 2001.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Crisis? What crisis? Harmony restored as Barcelona close gap on Madrid". Goals.com. 9 February 2015.
  5. ↑ "Pele's list of the greatest". BBC Sport. 4 March 2004. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  6. ↑ "The history of the world transfer record". BBC News. Retrieved 1 May 2014
  7. ↑ "Luis Figo: I want to be FIFA president". CNN. Retrieved 4 February 2015
  8. ↑ "Luis Figo runs for FIFA Presidency". Goal.com. Retrieved 4 February 2015
  9. ↑ "Luis Figo to Challenge Sepp Blatter for FIFA Presidency". ESPN. Retrieved 4 February 2015
  10. ↑ "expertfootball.com". AFP. 23 June 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
  11. ↑ "Nomes e números" (PDF). Diário de Lisboa (in Portuguese). 2 April 1990. p. 30. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
  12. ↑ "Luís Figo career and awards". Luís Figo Foundation. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
  13. ↑ "Nomes e números" (PDF). Diário de Lisboa (in Portuguese). 26 April 1990. p. 22. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
  14. ↑ "Nomes e números" (PDF). Diário de Lisboa (in Portuguese). 14 May 1990. p. 24. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 "Ambassador Luis Figo". UEFA. Retrieved 19 May 2014
  16. ↑ "Football: Figo was set to be Maine man; Madrid star nearly joined City for pounds 1m.".
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Figo falters in face of Catalan fury". Telegraph. Retrieved 19 May 2014
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 18.6 18.7 18.8 18.9 18.10 18.11 18.12 18.13 18.14 18.15 18.16 18.17 18.18 Lowe, Sid (2013). "Fear and Loathing in La Liga: Barcelona vs Real Madrid". pp.338-367. chpt."And Pigs Did Fly". Random House, 2013
  19. ↑ Nash, Elizabeth (25 July 2000). "Figo defects to Real Madrid for record £36.2m". The Independent (London). Retrieved 11 May 2010.
  20. ↑ Jefferies, Tony (27 November 2002). "Barcelona are braced for a stiff penalty". The Daily Telegraph (London).
  21. ↑ "The best foreign eleven in Real Madrid's history". Marca.com. 12 April 2013.
  22. ↑ "Figo announces retirement after Inter land title". AFP. 17 May 2009. Retrieved 2012-11-06.
  23. ↑ "Figo officially announces retirement". AFP. 30 May 2009. Retrieved 2009-05-30.
  24. ↑ "Luis Figo gebührend verabschiedet". Neue Zürcher Zeitung. 31 May 2009.
  25. ↑ "Luis Figo announces international retirement". 19 August 2004.
  26. ↑ "Figo makes international return". 19 May 2005.
  27. ↑ "England beaten in penalties again". BBC. Retrieved 28 May 2014
  28. ↑ "Germany 3-1 Portugal" . BBC. Retrieved 28 May 2014
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 "Figo best in world". Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  30. ↑ "FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Portuguese footballers of all time". Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 "CALCIO STORY-Il giocoliere di Lisbona: “Luis Figo”". Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  32. ↑ "L'undici perfetto di Ryan Giggs a FFT". Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  33. ↑ "Figo-Inter, è vero addio". www.gazzetta.it. La Gazzetta dello Sport. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  34. ↑ "Romania-Portogallo (0-1) UEFA Euro 2000". Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  35. ↑ "Spagna, Figo si sfoga: "Se hai 30 anni sei vecchio"". Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  36. ↑ "L'Inter ricomincia con il piede sbagliato". Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  37. ↑ "CALCIO STORY-Il giocoliere di Lisbona: “Luis Figo”". Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 Jackson, Steven J. (10 Nov 2004). Sport, Culture and Advertising: Identities, Commodities and the Politics of Representation. Routledge. p. 186.
  39. ↑ "Nike and Maven Networks Introduce JogaTV". Nikego (Nike). 17 April 2006. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
  40. ↑ "A lighter shoe, cooler kits, a faster ball, a Secret Tournament – every touch counts". NikeBiz (Nike). Retrieved 21 July 2012.
  41. ↑ Cozens, Claire (3 April 2002). "Cantona hosts World Cup with a difference". The Guardian (Guardian News and Media). Retrieved 21 July 2012.
  42. ↑ "Stop TB Partnership". stoptb.org.
  43. ↑ "UEFA, cities and clubs united in Barcelona".
  44. ↑ "F.C. Internazionale Milano - Official Website". FC Internazionale - Inter Milan.
  45. ↑ http://intercampus.inter.it/aas/ic2008?L=en#
  46. ↑ "Network90: A New Place For The Industry To Meet". 11 October 2013.
  47. ↑ "Sepp Blatter faces Figo, five others in FIFA election: What you need to know". ESPN. Retrieved 28 January 2015
  48. ↑ Luís Figo at National-Football-Teams.com
  49. ↑ http://www.rsssf.com/miscellaneous/figo-intl.html
  50. ↑ "Ordens Honoríficas Portuguesas" [Portuguese Honorary Orders] (in Portuguese). Presidency of the Portuguese Republic. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  51. ↑ "Selecção distinguida pelo Duque de Bragança" (in Portuguese). Cristiano Ronaldo News. 30 August 2006. Retrieved 30 August 2006.

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