Luis Figo, one of the finest players of his ... That same year, despite the controversy, Figo’s brilliance on the field earned him the Ballon d’Or, recognizing him as the best player in ...

The Transfer that Changed Football (or El Caso Figo) will explore the Portuguese player's controversial transfer from Barcelona to rivals Real Madrid in July 2000. At the time, the move was the ...

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Aurélio Pereira, the Sporting Lisbon scout credited with discovering Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Figo, died on Tuesday, the club said. He was 77. Sporting did not reveal a cause ...