Fewer than two of the top 10 European players remain active. Football has seen significant changes in a 150-year history. This article presents the definitive century of greatest footballers
Emperor is hereditary monarch and head of state of Japan. Position derives from will of Japanese people, symbolizing state unity. Emperor is personally immune from prosecution and head of Shinto religion. Current emperor is Naruhito, who ascended in 2019 after father's abdication
Founded in 1882 as Hotspur Football Club by schoolboys. Renamed Tottenham Hotspur in 1884 to avoid confusion with another London club. Won first FA Cup in 1901, becoming first non-League club since Football League
Founded in 1899 by Swiss, Catalan, German and English footballers. Joan Gamper led club through difficult period, winning multiple titles. Club changed name to FC Barcelona under Franco's dictatorship. Won first Spanish League in 1929
Founded by Henry Ford in 1903 with $28,000 investment. Introduced assembly line production in 1913, leading to Fordism. Acquired Lincoln in 1922 to compete with luxury brands. Produced military vehicles during World War II
Brigade is a major tactical military formation comprising 3-6 battalions plus supporting elements. Typically consists of 5,000 troops in NATO, up to 10,000 in Switzerland and Austria. Commander is usually a brigadier general or colonel, with self-contained headquarters. May include combat support units like artillery, engineers, and logistics