Viv Anderson MBE
On 29 November 1978, Anderson made history by becoming the first Black footballer to play for the senior England men’s national team
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1940–2022
Pelé
Three World Cups. One name.
1958-2018
Cyril Regis
Cyril Regis (1958–2018) was one of the defining figures in the story of Black players in English football. He was a powerful, graceful centre-forward who faced…
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Eusébio
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Andrew Watson
The first Black international footballer