Soccer players didn't always wear numbers, you know. A history of how the number 10 became the most iconic number in the sport, won by Pele and Maradona and more.

How did the No. 10 become the most iconic number in the sport? Let’s trace the tactical history that turned the number into a position, as well as the fluke that gave an unknown 17-year-old the jersey when he scored in the first televised World Cup final. You may know him as Pele.

The Best Soccer Podcast In The World is a bilingual podcast that tells your soon-to-be favorite soccer stories. The host, Nando Vila, will crack open some of the most iconic World Cup moments, putting them in cultural and geopolitical contexts. From legendary players to silly hairdos, to heart-wrenching losses.

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