Samuel Umtiti has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31 due to long-standing knee injuries. The French defender played a vital role in France’s 2018 World Cup victory, famously scoring the winner in the semi-final against Belgium. At Barcelona, he lifted La Liga and Copa del Rey titles. His brave decision to play through injury in 2018 defined his career but also shortened it.
At 2.10m (6'11"), Simon Bloch Jorgensen is the tallest professional footballer in history. The Danish goalkeeper played for clubs in Denmark and England, including Frem and Whitehawk, where his height made him an unforgettable figure. Though he never featured at the elite level, his remarkable size turned him into a cult hero in football trivia and a player fans always remember.
Ipswich Town hold an incredible European football record: they never lost a single home match in UEFA competitions. Their unbeaten streak at Portman Road spans 31 games, with giants like Barcelona, Real Madrid, AC Milan, and Inter Milan all failing to win. From 1962 to the early 2000s, this remarkable record highlighted Ipswich’s strength at home and remains unmatched in European football history.
