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Do you know how the name Pichichi came to Pichichi award?

By Kiridayen JayakumarPosted on February 22, 2017Posted in La LigaTagged Bebeto, Christian Vieri, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Forlan, Emilio Butragueno, Hugo Sanchez, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Mario Kempes, Quini, Rafael Moreno Aranzadi, Raul, Romario, ronaldo, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Samuel Eto’o

Pichichi is a nickname given to Rafael Moreno Aranzadi (23 May 1892 – 1 March 1922), known as Pichichi who played for Athletic Bilbao during the year 1910s and 1920s. He was also Spanish forward. The reason for his nickname because of his frail build. Pichichi was always easily identifiable on the pitch due to […]

PICTURE: Just how many players have kissed Manchester United’s badge?

By By Far The Greatest TeamPosted on May 6, 2013Posted in Fun, Premier LeagueTagged Danny Welbeck, Javier Hernandez, Manchester United, Michael Carrick, Nani, Ravel Morrison, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Shinji Kagawa, Wayne Rooney1 Comment

Ruud van Nistelrooy, Wayne Rooney, Nani, Michael Carrick, Danny Welbeck, Ravel Morrison, Javier Hernandez and Shinji Kagawa have all kissed Manchester United’s badge over recent years.