Below are a series of short features published in The National looking at some of the World Cup's most memorable figures. While not necessarily the greatest players the game has ever seen, they are undoubtedly among football's most intriguing characters. The object of the series was to uncover some little-known facts about these iconically popular players. From René Higuita and his new home in Saudi Arabia to a Swedish magazine named after a long-forgotten Brazilian defender, the collection includes plenty. The wonderful illustrations are by Matthew Kurian. ISWAS The Goalkeepers The Defenders The Midfielders The Strikers The Managers
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