The Best Athletes Never To Win The World Cup

Published on 07/02/2018
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Ryan Giggs

At just 17, Ryan Giggs made his first international appearance – in fact, at the time, he was the youngest player to appear for the Welsh team. From 1991 to 2007, the Manchester United star made 64 appearances for Wales. When it comes to British footballers, Giggs is the most decorated player in history. He’s currently the manager of the Welsh national team!

Ryan Giggs

Ryan Giggs

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Paul Scholes

Surely you’re aware that Paul Scholes is from England’s underachieving ‘Golden Generation’? Even though England had legendary players like David Beckham, Michael Owen, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, John Terry, and so on, they lost to Argentina on penalties in round 16 at the 1998 World Cup, to Brazil (who were the champions that year) in the 2002 quarter final, and to Portugal in the 2006 quarterfinal (thanks to penalties again). Scholes is also known for his career at Manchester United.

Paul Scholes

Paul Scholes

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