From Eric Cantona through Johan Cruyff to the great Alfredo di Stefano, FIFA.com looks back at some of the mid-season deals that have had the biggest impact on the clubs involved.
Brazil legend Zico, now in charge of Iraq's national team, tells FIFA.com how his side overcame early doubts to qualify for the final round of Asian Zone qualifiers - and why they can take the next step by qualifying for Brazil 2014.
Featuring Cristiano Ronaldo on looking good, Mario Basler on which footballer he'd chose to watch over a supermodel, Pep Guardiola on who he'd like to be reincarnated as and Miroslav Klose on having his feet kissed.
Former Japan coach Takeshi Okada spoke with FIFA.com about his latest ambition to build Hangzhou Greentown into a title-winning club in the Chinese Super League as he leaves his successes with the Blue Samurai behind.
FIFA World Cup Sponsor Yingli Solar provided a memorable experience for a group of lucky Chinese schoolchildren by organising a challenge football match at a primary school in Beijing’s disadvantaged Dongcheng district.
Chinese attacker Chen Zhizhao has joined Corinthians, who are fresh from winning the Brasileirao title, on a two-year loan from Nanchang Hengyuan.
