A few months ago, I embarked on a quest to speak to 48 World Cup footballers past and present: one from each nation at this year's finals. It was a mission, and a joy. This is what it means, through the decades and across the planet, to play at the World Cup: www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...
From all-time legends to little-known pros, James Gheerbrant hears the stories and memories of those who lived every child’s dream: walking out on football’s greatest stage
