1- Stefan
Reuter and Borussia Dortmund/Germany, post 1994
German
defender Stefan Reuter was one of the major casualties of Germany’s
disappointing Euro 1992 showing. He was discarded by Berti Vogts and missed the
1994 World cup. In the meantime he had joined Borussia Dortmund in 1992 and was
starting to resurrect his career. His performances did not go unnoticed and after
the 1994 World Cup, he was back in the fold and remained in the national team
set up for years and won titles with his club along the way.
Photo
From: World Soccer, April 1991
(Stefan
Reuter at Bayern Munich)
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2- Wim
Hofkens and Mechelen, late 1980s
Dutch
defender had earned his first cap for Holland in a Friendly on April 27, 1983
(Holland 0-Sweden 3) while an Anderlecht player.
For
years after that he was off the radar and future International caps seemed
beyond him.
His
fortunes changed when he joined the ambitious Belgian club Mechelen that
included many Dutch teammates. By 1989, he was back in the national team and
also won titles with his club.
Photo
From: Foot Magazine, Issue 24, May 1983
(Wim
Hofkens at Anderlecht , 1982/83)
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3- Johann
Cruyff and Ajax, 1980/83
Dutch
legend Johann Cruyff’s best days seemed to be behind him, when he surprisingly
rejoined Ajax Amsterdam after a spell in the NASL.
He became
a guide for a new crop of players who were emerging such as Marco van Basten,
Franck Rijkaard, Wim Kieft, Jesper Olsen,
etc.
The
team also won the League title in 1982 and the Double in 1983.
Photo
From: Foot Magazine, Issue 24, May 1983
(Johann
Cruyff in his last season at Ajax,
1982/83)
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4- Aime
Jacquet and France 1994/98
Aime
Jacquet’s once promising coaching career seemed in disarray following his
sacking at Bordeaux in early 1989. Unsuccessful stints followed at Montpellier
and Nancy. He became French National
Team Manager Gerard Houllier’s assistant in 1992. After the heartbreak of not qualifying
for the 1994 World Cup, Jacquet was appointed as National Team manager with the
task of rebuilding. He did that by ushering in the Zidane-Djorkaeff era. He led
France to a semifinal spot in the 1996 Euros and won the 1998 World Cup at home
to retire from coaching in style.
Photo
From: Mondial, new series, issue 66,
September 1985
(Aime
Jacquet)
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5- Roberto
Baggio and Bologna, 1997/98
Italy’s
Roberto Baggio’s career seemed to be on a downward spiral after a disappointing
spell at AC Milan (1995/97). He surprisingly joined mid-table squad Bologna in
the summer of 1997. That season he
started to enjoy his Football again and scored more than 20 goals that led
Bologna to UEFA Cup qualification. So good were his performances that he made
his return to the national team and made the 1998 World Cup finals squad. At
the end of the season he was rewarded with a move to Internazionale Milano.
Photo
From: World Soccer, March 1998
(Roberto
Baggio at Bologna, 1997/98)
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Photo
From: World Soccer, September 1998
(Roberto
Baggio at Internazionale Milano, 1998/99)
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Roberto Baggio <3
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