The Magnificent Sevens: They All Wore the No 7 Shirt: This Is the Story of the Finest Heroes from the Greatest Club in the World

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With the help of players, journalists, and a psychologist, this authoritative study analyzes the five men who have worn the number seven shirt for Manchester United--Best, Robson, Cantona, Beckham, and.

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Ronaldo--and assesses both their soccer credentials as well as what makes them tick. Each man is involved in some of the greatest stories in soccer history, including Best's almost single-handed victory at the European Cup; Robson's battle to lift United at a time when the team was mired in mediocrity; Cantona's transformation of the club back into winners; Beckham's amazing performance that led to the end of Sir Alex Ferguson's personal holy grail via an audacious European Cup win in 1999; Ronaldo's ability to bring hope and glitter to a club in transition. This is the no-holds-barred story of Manchester United's own magnificent midfielders and the history of the club itself, covering the good, the bad, and the ugly.