particularly in Africa, where he set up coaching clinics. He passed away on February 23, 2000, at the age of 85, but his legacy remains immortal. Stanley Matthews: an artist with the ball at his ...

All rise and applaud Sir Stanley Matthews, a soccer icon whose influence transcended generations. Born on February 1, 1915, in Stoke-on-Trent, England, Matthews was a pioneer of the beautiful game.

First-ever winner Matthews dedicated his life to coaching and promoting soccer worldwide, particularly in Africa, where he set up coaching clinics. He passed away on February 23, 2000, at the age of ...