https://jamit.appenSoccerJamithttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f53a17d5520f7781fca9ba11115044df.jpghttps://jamit.appThu, 01 Aug 2024 12:02:41 +0000JamitJamitalmostlegend@jamit.appA show that explores soccer's once-celebrated icons that fell short of expectationsfalse89aa4a71-cbdb-5444-a57a-548c640dc585episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anderson-oliveira-it-was-all-a-blur--30548928Sadly, his breakout would prove to be a false dawn.
Failing to live up to his early promise, Portillo struggled in every other club he played in; in a career that dwindled very quickly.]]>a7fa9b87-3797-4832-9c3e-6a1d61327420Sat, 13 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0000JamitHis goalscoring record in the Real Madrid youth teams eclipsed that of the great Raul Gonzalez; making Javier Portillo the most celebrated wonderkid in Spain at the start of the millennium. Breaking into the Real Madrid team of the Galactico era...Sadly, his breakout would prove to be a false dawn.
Failing to live up to his early promise, Portillo struggled in every other club he played in; in a career that dwindled very quickly.]]>892falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/javier-portillo-right-club-wrong-time--29677547Sadly, his breakout would prove to be a false dawn.
Failing to live up to his early promise, Portillo struggled in every other club he played in; in a career that dwindled very quickly.]]>05e76d74-e691-4228-960b-8e134e5d6b2aFri, 05 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0000JamitHis goalscoring record in the Real Madrid youth teams eclipsed that of the great Raul Gonzalez; making Javier Portillo the most celebrated wonderkid in Spain at the start of the millennium. Breaking into the Real Madrid team of the Galactico era...Sadly, his breakout would prove to be a false dawn.
Failing to live up to his early promise, Portillo struggled in every other club he played in; in a career that dwindled very quickly.]]>755falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hatem-ben-arfa-misbehaved--28703184His story is one of magic, and remarkable comebacks... but also one of poor judgement and decision-making.]]>0e1f944b-f9f9-45ad-ae65-d4a5ef69e8ccSat, 30 May 2020 08:00:00 +0000JamitRegarded as one of the finest talents to ever come out of France, it is no surprise that Ben Arfa has played for top clubs like Newcastle, Lyon, Marseille and PSG. However, his stints at these clubs, and others, were marred by a perceived arrogance...His story is one of magic, and remarkable comebacks... but also one of poor judgement and decision-making.]]>774falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stuart-holden-cursed-by-injuries--28126585484f4aa7-1287-4c11-b53f-1348ecde71dcSat, 23 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000JamitAfter breaking out in Major League Soccer with Houston Dynamo, Stuart seemed set to become the USA's next global superstar. Unfortunately, his career became a tragic story of a footballer whose body failed him by breaking down frequently with...781falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rabiu-ibrahim-what-went-wrong--27492051After making his way to Portugal to start what was a promising career, Rabiu Ibrahim quickly turned into a tale of wasted time and talent.]]>582c5a01-999a-4569-8d45-a27a64e6985fSat, 16 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000JamitNigeria thought it had found a replacement for the great 'Jay-Jay' Okocha when Rabiu Ibrahim stepped into the scene at Nigeria's successful outing at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in 2007. After making his way to Portugal to start what was a promising...After making his way to Portugal to start what was a promising career, Rabiu Ibrahim quickly turned into a tale of wasted time and talent.]]>559falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/freddy-adu-the-loan-ranger--26957207309ffe59-e5a9-476c-97cf-dd21eda7ccceSat, 09 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000JamitIn 2004, Lionel Messi was not the most popular teenage sensation in the world. That title belonged to Freddy Adu, who broke soccer records by making his professional debut aged 14. His talent promised a glorious career but what followed was a nomadic...850falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adel-taarabt-so-many-missed-shots--265678224d7186cf-7aa0-4806-959d-290abd81784aSat, 02 May 2020 13:00:00 +0000JamitEarly in his career, Taarabt became known for his tricky feet and outrageous skills. His move to Tottenham should have launched his career alongside Gareth Bale, Aaron Lennon and Tom Huddlestone. Sadly, in a career that took in clubs like Fulham, AC...826falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/andy-van-der-meyde-ruined-by-personal-demons--26075669A classic tale of how personal demons can get in the way of a successful career.]]>a53cc3d9-10c9-45b9-8e3d-f147781df456Sat, 25 Apr 2020 13:00:00 +0000JamitA stand-out talent in an Ajax team that featured Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Westley Sneijder, Steven Pienaar, and Rafael Van Der Vaart, Andy Van Der Meyde had the world at his feet early in his career before struggling at Inter Milan and self-destructing at...A classic tale of how personal demons can get in the way of a successful career.]]>621falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yoann-gourcuff-struck-down-by-injuries--25692101Tasked with leading France to a new era, he failed to cope with the pressure of filling Zidane's boots and watched his career water down to a mere footnote; a far cry from what could have been given the massive opportunity he was given.]]>77941f03-904e-40e4-8858-9e04491cdd85Sat, 18 Apr 2020 13:00:00 +0000JamitAs a youngster, Yoan Gourcuff was the closest thing France to a creative outlet since Zidane retired. Tasked with leading France to a new era, he failed to cope with the pressure of filling Zidane's boots and watched his career water down to a mere...Tasked with leading France to a new era, he failed to cope with the pressure of filling Zidane's boots and watched his career water down to a mere footnote; a far cry from what could have been given the massive opportunity he was given.]]>556falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/royston-drenthe-the-money-problem--2526677522872db9-0c21-40a9-acf5-d491bf12e7dfFri, 10 Apr 2020 13:00:00 +0000JamitRoy Drenthe announced himself to the world with a stunning performance at the Under-17 European Championships in 2007. Earmarked as the heir to Roberto Carlos, Drenthe became nothing like the Brazilian great as his pursuit for fulfillment saw play for...724falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/antonio-cassano-why-so-hangry--2481198591714c78-a2bf-431b-b0e4-fb3bb175f23aSat, 04 Apr 2020 13:30:00 +0000JamitNicknamed 'Fantonio' early in his career due to his supreme talent as a youngster, Cassano set the Serie A alight with an electric debut as a 17-year old. As a 19 year old, he became the most expensive teenager in the game before becoming a Galactico....825falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ricardo-quaresma-the-undisciplined-champion--24685560

While Ronaldo went on to become one of the game's greatest goalscorers, winning multiple Ballon D'ors along the way, Quaresma's career failed to ignite as he crumbled at every chance to prove himself at the highest level, with failed moves to top clubs in Italy, Spain and England.


Listen to Almost Legend on https://jamit.fm/almostlegend]]>4ec6fb12-51e7-4ed6-979a-173cda7f66c1Sat, 28 Mar 2020 12:02:00 +0000JamitBlessed with skill on both feet, Ricardo Quaresma started his career with a bigger reputation that fellow Portuguese wonderkid, Cristiano Ronaldo. While Ronaldo went on to become one of the game's greatest goalscorers, winning multiple Ballon D'ors...

While Ronaldo went on to become one of the game's greatest goalscorers, winning multiple Ballon D'ors along the way, Quaresma's career failed to ignite as he crumbled at every chance to prove himself at the highest level, with failed moves to top clubs in Italy, Spain and England.


Listen to Almost Legend on https://jamit.fm/almostlegend]]>1026falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/almost-legend-trailer--246855067f836335-8071-4561-8617-dff6128dd04cSun, 08 Mar 2020 08:00:00 +0000JamitDiscover talented soccer players that almost reached the legend status but fell short72falsefull