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Football has some legendary coaches and players, such as Johann Cruyff, the most influential person in the history of football.

A case of mistaken identity proves fatal to a baseballing icon, the lies and deceptions of a New York Yankee and a Cincinnati legend's addiction to the game.

In the 'Urban Fit Special Guests' series, travel from Paris to London, via Johannesburg, and meet "Boost" (@mrblockworkout). This 23-year-old former bad boy has created his own fitness training, exclusively using his body and the surrounding urban environment.

In 1958, Manchester United experienced one of the saddest tragedies in the history of football. Ten years later, in Mexico, Bob Beamon jumped to take a giant step.

The chaos of the 1998 World Cup in France.

Qatar has, overnight, become a significant footballing nation.

Calm, posed and serene, Andrea Pirlo, the architect of the Italian triumph of 2006, had a style very much of his own. But this was also true of Germany in 1990 and the strategies of Brazil's golden age.

To remain England's top scorer for 45 years after his retirement, as a midfielder, is a truly remarkable exploit.

Argentina: cradle of Maradona, Messi and an uncompromising footballing culture.

Argentina's victory in 2022 confirmed that Lionel Messi was the greatest player of all time on football's biggest stage.

The Top is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

When the world needed a hero, the Brown Bomber rose up and did what he had to do.

How golf, a sport founded on tradition and honour, became bogged down in acrimony.

Meet @mrblockworkout, ex-bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment! In this episode, see @mikastefano, @StaceHolland, @_Toolz_ and @FCFortune take up his challenges in Ellis Park!

Michael Jordan danced for the last time for the Chicago Bulls in 1998. Agnes Keleti dominated the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956. And India stunned the world by carrying off the cricketing World Cup in 1983.

When we talk of perfection in sport, we talk of Nadia Comaneci.

The mystery of Shergar, the greatest Derby winner, abducted and never found.

Meet @mrblockworkout, the former bad boy who has created his own fitness method using solely the urban environment! See @IamSivN, @RoxanneCloete, @BjornSteinbach and @YesReallyAngel face the challenges in the Company's Garden in Cape Town.

The 2004 Ashes series was the most dramatic in the history of this long standing rivalry.

The chaos of the 1998 World Cup in France.

Qatar has, overnight, become a significant footballing nation.

Calm, posed and serene, Andrea Pirlo, the architect of the Italian triumph of 2006, had a style very much of his own. But this was also true of Germany in 1990 and the strategies of Brazil's golden age.

To remain England's top scorer for 45 years after his retirement, as a midfielder, is a truly remarkable exploit.

Argentina: cradle of Maradona, Messi and an uncompromising footballing culture.

Argentina's victory in 2022 confirmed that Lionel Messi was the greatest player of all time on football's biggest stage.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

Major League Baseball is a game of numbers, and Hammerin' Hank Aaron struck the number that everyone wants.

The scandal of the figure skating judges at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.

Meet @mrblockworkout, ex-bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment! See @S_Maps, @MphoMaboi, @DJcleo1 and @Siphiweshabba take up his challenges in the Soweto electricity power station!

During the 1977 Open Championship, two golfing legends faced off blow for blow. During the 2006 World Cup final, a footballing legend disgraced himself.

In 2021, Novak Djokovic established four records in men's tennis and won three of the four Grand Slam tournaments.

In 1974 and 1975, Muhammad Ali won two of the most emblematic heavyweight fights in boxing history, thus strengthening his status as the greatest athlete of all time.

In 2015, the new dynasty of the NBA took form with the Golden State Warriors who carried off three titles in four seasons.

In 2018, Real Madrid entered into history by winning a third consecutive Champions League trophy - and the thirteenth in total.

No player in the history of women's golf has experienced the trajectory of Inbee Park from 2012 onwards, with notably three consecutive victories in major tournaments.

No F1 driver has dominated the motor racing scene like Michael Schumacher, who won five consecutive world titles starting from 2000.

The TOP 20 is the ranking of the news and champions causing a buzz on planet sport!

In the world of horse racing, there has never been a story like that of the disappearance of Shergar.

How Hansie Cronje destroyed his reputation and harmed cricket.

Meet Terroll Lewis aka Boost, the former bad boy who has created his own fitness method using solely the urban environment! See Kokesto, Nonhle, Mokgadi and Nolly face the challenges at Johannesburg's Constitution Hill!

Jonah Lomu changed rugby during the 1995 World Cup. Another New Zealander, Peter Snell, put his country on the map 30 years earlier. And the 2018 World Cup final gave rise to an own goal which became a masterpiece.

In 2021, Novak Djokovic established four records in men's tennis and won three of the four Grand Slam tournaments.

In 1974 and 1975, Muhammad Ali won two of the most emblematic heavyweight fights in boxing history, thus strengthening his status as the greatest athlete of all time.

In 2015, the new dynasty of the NBA took form with the Golden State Warriors who carried off three titles in four seasons.

In 2018, Real Madrid entered into history by winning a third consecutive Champions League trophy - and the thirteenth in total.

No player in the history of women's golf has experienced the trajectory of Inbee Park from 2012 onwards, with notably three consecutive victories in major tournaments.

No F1 driver has dominated the motor racing scene like Michael Schumacher, who won five consecutive world titles starting from 2000.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

F1 races require courage, but even being given the last rites could not prevent Niki Lauda from becoming champion.

The decision which robbed Lewis Hamilton of the F1 2021 world championship.

Meet @mrblockworkout, ex-bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment! See @danilo_acquisto, @Thamarh, @Zanetvsa and @uphillrunner78 take up his challenges at Stellenberg high school in Cape Town!

David Beckham's career changed following a red card. The journey of Michael Phelps began by simply climbing on the highest step of the podium. And Eric the Eel won many hearts.

In 2021, Novak Djokovic established four records in men's tennis and won three of the four Grand Slam tournaments.

In 1974 and 1975, Muhammad Ali won two of the most emblematic heavyweight fights in boxing history, thus strengthening his status as the greatest athlete of all time.

In 2015, the new dynasty of the NBA took form with the Golden State Warriors who carried off three titles in four seasons.

In 2018, Real Madrid entered into history by winning a third consecutive Champions League trophy - and the thirteenth in total.

No player in the history of women's golf has experienced the trajectory of Inbee Park from 2012 onwards, with notably three consecutive victories in major tournaments.

No F1 driver has dominated the motor racing scene like Michael Schumacher, who won five consecutive world titles starting from 2000.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

All that counted for Sir Alex Ferguson was his boys winning, and nothing would stop him from bringing it about.

The Hand of God, cheating or genius?

Meet @mrblockworkout, ex-bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment! See @John_Carol, @iammulo, @tembisa and @leolarge take up his challenges at Wits university in Jo'burg!

At the 1936 Olympic Games, Jesse Owens recorded one of the greatest sporting performances in history. At LA 84, the collision between Zola Budd and Mary Decker become the topic of conversation of the Games.

Lance Armstrong was the icon of the Tour de France, until he became the undisputed champion of cheats.

The impact of partiality and aggression of crowds on tennis matches.

Meet @mrblockworkout, ex-bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment! See @Masifitness, @Cook_Sista, @Danine_Naidoo and @_Ryan_09 take up his challenges in Cape Town at Sea Point.

Eric Cantona has transformed football, but in January 1995 he confirmed his status as the most unstable player in history, and Don Bradman was the greatest scorer in the history of cricket.

In 2021, Novak Djokovic established four records in men's tennis and won three of the four Grand Slam tournaments.

In 1974 and 1975, Muhammad Ali won two of the most emblematic heavyweight fights in boxing history, thus strengthening his status as the greatest athlete of all time.

In 2015, the new dynasty of the NBA took form with the Golden State Warriors who carried off three titles in four seasons.

In 2018, Real Madrid entered into history by winning a third consecutive Champions League trophy - and the thirteenth in total.

No player in the history of women's golf has experienced the trajectory of Inbee Park from 2012 onwards, with notably three consecutive victories in major tournaments.

No F1 driver has dominated the motor racing scene like Michael Schumacher, who won five consecutive world titles starting from 2000.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

Jack Nicklaus has not only won more major championships than any other golfer, but he has also transformed this sport.

How Hammerin' Hank Aaron hit racism from a home run.

Meet @mrblockworkout, ex-bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment! See @barbiliscious, @andilemathobela, @shashinaidoo and @clintonthebrink take up his challenges in Jo'burg at Sandton.

The first fight between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury was a modern heavyweight classic. In 1973, everything changed in women's tennis, and Billie Jean King led the charge.

A case of mistaken identity proves fatal to a baseballing icon, the lies and deceptions of a New York Yankee and a Cincinnati legend's addiction to the game.

The New York Yankees are the most important team in baseball and one of the most famous names in sport.

The most emblematic records of sport, from Don Bradman to Joey Chestnut.

We are looking at the icons of the Tour de France, notably Mark Cavendish, Cadel Evans, Chris Froome and the greatest of all of them, Eddy Merckx.

Two stars of Australian tennis meet on their native soil, Australian cyclist Cadel Evans wins the Tour de France and the collision which started everything for Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna.

The great Bradley Wiggins entered into history in 2012, becoming the first man to win the Tour de France and an Olympic gold medal in the same year.

The TOP 20 is an exclusive collation of the news and the champions causing a buzz on planet sport!

Brazil has won the World Cup five times and has produced some of the greatest footballers of all time.

The greatest Olympic cheating and the biggest injustice of Olympic boxing.

A meeting with @mrblockworkout, the ex-bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment! See @JamieHowardHaha, @ClairaHermett, @rachelyankey11 and @SebastienFoucan take up his challenges in London's Brixton area.

Colin Kapernick risked his career for a political protest. Lance Armstrong built his career on a lie.

Since Marta erupted on the football field, she has proved that she can do what the men do, and the Laureus World Sports Awards present some of the most inspiring athletes in the world….