Lionel Messi’s rapid rise to stardom was filled with hardship, determination and over 800 goals. It’s almost impossible to believe that this Argentinian giant of football was once considered too small to play.  Meer

Diego Maradona is best known for his famous ‘Hand of God’ goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England, but there is so much more to his story.  Meer

George Best was as good as his name. After being discovered when he was just fifteen, he went on to play for Manchester United for thirteen years. Known for his excellent dribbling skills and fashionable style, he became a huge celebrity on and off the pitch.  Meer

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, scored over 1,000 goals throughout his career, won the World Cup three times and inspired thousands to play the beautiful game.  Meer

Bobby Charlton was an important player in England’s winning 1966 World Cup squad. He was also a Manchester United hero, helping the club rebuild and improve after a devastating tragedy.  Meer

Bobby Moore’s huge legacy is unlike any other. He was West Ham United’s greatest player of all time and an icon of the game. Described as the perfect leader, he also went on to captain the England team to victory in the 1966 World Cup.  Meer

David Beckham’s footballing career was one of iconic moments and interesting haircuts. From being Manchester United’s golden boy to an international sensation, this beloved English footballer was unlike any other player.  Meer

Peter Schmeichel was a giant of goalkeeping. He tried things nobody had done before, influencing the way goalkeepers play today. He was Manchester United’s star shot-stopper for many years, and he played a huge role in Denmark’s 1992 Euros victory.  Meer

With the coming into force of seismic reforms, European Patent Litigation in the Shadow of the Unified Patent Court combines close analysis of the current regime with a novel use of qualitative survey data to assess the introduction of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and the new European Patent with Unitary Effect.  Meer