![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hungarian_national_team.jpg\")
Honors <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Olympic Games Gold medal (1): 1952<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Central European International Cup (1): 1953<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- World Cup Finalist (1): 1954<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Notable Players<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Ferenc Pusk\u00e1s, N\u00e1ndor Hidegkuti, J\u00f3zsef Bozsik, and Gyula Grosics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
From 1952 to 1958, Hungary’s \u201cGolden Team\u201d left an indelible mark on soccer while winning the Olympic Games, Central European International Cup, and finishing as runners-up in the 1954 World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Led on the pitch by legendary players Ferenc Pusk\u00e1s and N\u00e1ndor Hidegkuti, their coach Guszt\u00e1v Sebes revolutionized tactics at the time. He moved away from the traditional WM formation, which had been around for 30 years at that point, and instead opted for a 3\u20132\u20133\u20132.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sebes also encouraged his players to be versatile and wanted them to be comfortable in any soccer position<\/a>. This was a precursor to \u201cTotal Football\u201d which wasn\u2019t implemented properly until the 1970s. Their achievements on the pitch, but also their tactical influence on the game, is the reason why they made the list. The name Pusk\u00e1s lives on in FIFA\u2019s Pusk\u00e1s Award<\/a>, given for the “most beautiful” goal of the calendar year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n9. Santos (1955 – 1968)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/santos-v-penarol-at-river.jpg\")
Image: Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHonors <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Intercontinental Cup (2): 1962, 1963<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Intercontinental Supercup (1): 1968<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Copa Libertadores (2): 1962, 1963<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Campeonato Brasileiro S\u00e9rie A (6): 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1968<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Notable Players<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Pele, Pepe and Coutinho<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
European club football is the dominant force in the modern era, but it wasn\u2019t always so. Ever heard of a guy called Pel\u00e9?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The striker, considered by many to be the greatest to ever play the game, helped Santos dominate Brazilian and South American soccer for over a decade, claiming multiple Copa Libertadores and Brazilian S\u00e9rie A titles in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Santos was the fertile ground where Pel\u00e9 honed his incredible skill, flair, and ability to win despite being virtually assaulted by opponents every time he stepped onto the pitch. Santos was the first club to show the world how soccer could be played with imagination, fun, and Brazilian samba spirit. This is their lasting legacy and earns them a place as one of the best soccer teams in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. West Germany (1972 – 1974)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Match](\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/west-germany.jpg\")
Image: Mittelst\u00e4dt, Rainer<\/em>\/Wikipedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHonors <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- World Cup (1): 1974<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- European Championship (1): 1972<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Notable Players<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Gerd M\u00fcller, Franz Beckenbauer, and Paul Breitner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The first international team on our list, West Germany, was a powerhouse of world and European football in the early 70s. Led by the \u201cKaizer\u201d Franz Beckenbauer, they claimed back-to-back major tournament wins with Euro 1972 and the 1974 World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although the German team had experienced success on the international stage before, the legacy of the 72-74 team is their resilience, grit, and will to win. German teams always seem to keep a cool head in the big moments (especially penalties), and that all started with this team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Liverpool (1976 – 1984)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Kenny](\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kenny_Dalglish.jpg\")
Image: Jim Wall\/Wikipedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHonors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- English First Division (7): 1975\u201376, 1976\u201377, 1978\u201379, 1979\u201380, 1981\u201382, 1982\u201383, 1983\u201384<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Football League Cup (4): 1980\u201381, 1981\u201382, 1982\u201383, 1983\u201384<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- European Cup (4): 1976\u201377, 1977\u201378, 1980\u201381, 1983\u201384<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- UEFA Cup (1): 1975\u201376<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- UEFA Super Cup (1): 1977<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Notable Players<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Kenny Dalglish, Graeme Souness, and Alan Hansen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Liverpool\u2019s trophy cabinet for the eight years from 1976 to 1984 is way bigger than most professional clubs could hope to achieve in their entire history. Bob Paisley\u2019s side was synonymous with winning and had a core group of Scottish players that helped lead the team to glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They won a staggering seven league titles in eight seasons, as well as four domestic cups and four European cups, culminating in a treble in 1984. Paisley is remembered as one of the greatest managers in the history of soccer, and was the only manager to win three European Cups until Carlo Ancelotti in 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Manchester United (1992 – 2000)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Ryan](\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Giggs_ryan.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHonors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- English Premier League (6): 1992\u201393, 1993\u201394, 1995\u201396, 1996\u201397, 1998\u201399, 1999\u20132000<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- FA Cup (3): 1993\u201394, 1995\u201396, 1998\u201399<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Football League Cup (1): 1991\u201392<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Champions League (1): 1998\u201399<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Notable Players<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Roy Keane, Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
From one great English football dynasty to another. Spearheaded by the class of \u201892, which included club legends like Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, and David Beckham, Manchester United<\/a> dominated English football in the first era of the Premier League.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAlthough they didn\u2019t have the same level of European dominance as Liverpool, United captured the hearts of fans around the world with their exciting, never-say-die brand of soccer. This resilience was on display in the 1999 Champions League final, where injury-time goals from Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskj\u00e6r helped United claim the Champions League, and complete a historic treble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Notable Players<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Ferenc Pusk\u00e1s, N\u00e1ndor Hidegkuti, J\u00f3zsef Bozsik, and Gyula Grosics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
From 1952 to 1958, Hungary’s \u201cGolden Team\u201d left an indelible mark on soccer while winning the Olympic Games, Central European International Cup, and finishing as runners-up in the 1954 World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Led on the pitch by legendary players Ferenc Pusk\u00e1s and N\u00e1ndor Hidegkuti, their coach Guszt\u00e1v Sebes revolutionized tactics at the time. He moved away from the traditional WM formation, which had been around for 30 years at that point, and instead opted for a 3\u20132\u20133\u20132.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sebes also encouraged his players to be versatile and wanted them to be comfortable in any soccer position<\/a>. This was a precursor to \u201cTotal Football\u201d which wasn\u2019t implemented properly until the 1970s. Their achievements on the pitch, but also their tactical influence on the game, is the reason why they made the list. The name Pusk\u00e1s lives on in FIFA\u2019s Pusk\u00e1s Award<\/a>, given for the “most beautiful” goal of the calendar year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n9. Santos (1955 – 1968)<\/h2>\n\n\n\nImage: Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHonors <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Intercontinental Cup (2): 1962, 1963<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Intercontinental Supercup (1): 1968<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Copa Libertadores (2): 1962, 1963<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Campeonato Brasileiro S\u00e9rie A (6): 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1968<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Notable Players<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Pele, Pepe and Coutinho<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
European club football is the dominant force in the modern era, but it wasn\u2019t always so. Ever heard of a guy called Pel\u00e9?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The striker, considered by many to be the greatest to ever play the game, helped Santos dominate Brazilian and South American soccer for over a decade, claiming multiple Copa Libertadores and Brazilian S\u00e9rie A titles in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Santos was the fertile ground where Pel\u00e9 honed his incredible skill, flair, and ability to win despite being virtually assaulted by opponents every time he stepped onto the pitch. Santos was the first club to show the world how soccer could be played with imagination, fun, and Brazilian samba spirit. This is their lasting legacy and earns them a place as one of the best soccer teams in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. West Germany (1972 – 1974)<\/h2>\n\n\n\nImage: Mittelst\u00e4dt, Rainer<\/em>\/Wikipedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHonors <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- World Cup (1): 1974<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- European Championship (1): 1972<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Notable Players<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Gerd M\u00fcller, Franz Beckenbauer, and Paul Breitner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The first international team on our list, West Germany, was a powerhouse of world and European football in the early 70s. Led by the \u201cKaizer\u201d Franz Beckenbauer, they claimed back-to-back major tournament wins with Euro 1972 and the 1974 World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although the German team had experienced success on the international stage before, the legacy of the 72-74 team is their resilience, grit, and will to win. German teams always seem to keep a cool head in the big moments (especially penalties), and that all started with this team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Liverpool (1976 – 1984)<\/h2>\n\n\n\nImage: Jim Wall\/Wikipedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHonors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- English First Division (7): 1975\u201376, 1976\u201377, 1978\u201379, 1979\u201380, 1981\u201382, 1982\u201383, 1983\u201384<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Football League Cup (4): 1980\u201381, 1981\u201382, 1982\u201383, 1983\u201384<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- European Cup (4): 1976\u201377, 1977\u201378, 1980\u201381, 1983\u201384<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- UEFA Cup (1): 1975\u201376<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- UEFA Super Cup (1): 1977<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Notable Players<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Kenny Dalglish, Graeme Souness, and Alan Hansen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Liverpool\u2019s trophy cabinet for the eight years from 1976 to 1984 is way bigger than most professional clubs could hope to achieve in their entire history. Bob Paisley\u2019s side was synonymous with winning and had a core group of Scottish players that helped lead the team to glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They won a staggering seven league titles in eight seasons, as well as four domestic cups and four European cups, culminating in a treble in 1984. Paisley is remembered as one of the greatest managers in the history of soccer, and was the only manager to win three European Cups until Carlo Ancelotti in 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Manchester United (1992 – 2000)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHonors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- English Premier League (6): 1992\u201393, 1993\u201394, 1995\u201396, 1996\u201397, 1998\u201399, 1999\u20132000<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- FA Cup (3): 1993\u201394, 1995\u201396, 1998\u201399<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Football League Cup (1): 1991\u201392<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Champions League (1): 1998\u201399<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Notable Players<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Roy Keane, Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
From one great English football dynasty to another. Spearheaded by the class of \u201892, which included club legends like Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, and David Beckham, Manchester United<\/a> dominated English football in the first era of the Premier League.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAlthough they didn\u2019t have the same level of European dominance as Liverpool, United captured the hearts of fans around the world with their exciting, never-say-die brand of soccer. This resilience was on display in the 1999 Champions League final, where injury-time goals from Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskj\u00e6r helped United claim the Champions League, and complete a historic treble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From 1952 to 1958, Hungary’s \u201cGolden Team\u201d left an indelible mark on soccer while winning the Olympic Games, Central European International Cup, and finishing as runners-up in the 1954 World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Led on the pitch by legendary players Ferenc Pusk\u00e1s and N\u00e1ndor Hidegkuti, their coach Guszt\u00e1v Sebes revolutionized tactics at the time. He moved away from the traditional WM formation, which had been around for 30 years at that point, and instead opted for a 3\u20132\u20133\u20132.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sebes also encouraged his players to be versatile and wanted them to be comfortable in any soccer position<\/a>. This was a precursor to \u201cTotal Football\u201d which wasn\u2019t implemented properly until the 1970s. Their achievements on the pitch, but also their tactical influence on the game, is the reason why they made the list. The name Pusk\u00e1s lives on in FIFA\u2019s Pusk\u00e1s Award<\/a>, given for the “most beautiful” goal of the calendar year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n European club football is the dominant force in the modern era, but it wasn\u2019t always so. Ever heard of a guy called Pel\u00e9?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The striker, considered by many to be the greatest to ever play the game, helped Santos dominate Brazilian and South American soccer for over a decade, claiming multiple Copa Libertadores and Brazilian S\u00e9rie A titles in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Santos was the fertile ground where Pel\u00e9 honed his incredible skill, flair, and ability to win despite being virtually assaulted by opponents every time he stepped onto the pitch. Santos was the first club to show the world how soccer could be played with imagination, fun, and Brazilian samba spirit. This is their lasting legacy and earns them a place as one of the best soccer teams in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first international team on our list, West Germany, was a powerhouse of world and European football in the early 70s. Led by the \u201cKaizer\u201d Franz Beckenbauer, they claimed back-to-back major tournament wins with Euro 1972 and the 1974 World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although the German team had experienced success on the international stage before, the legacy of the 72-74 team is their resilience, grit, and will to win. German teams always seem to keep a cool head in the big moments (especially penalties), and that all started with this team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Liverpool\u2019s trophy cabinet for the eight years from 1976 to 1984 is way bigger than most professional clubs could hope to achieve in their entire history. Bob Paisley\u2019s side was synonymous with winning and had a core group of Scottish players that helped lead the team to glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They won a staggering seven league titles in eight seasons, as well as four domestic cups and four European cups, culminating in a treble in 1984. Paisley is remembered as one of the greatest managers in the history of soccer, and was the only manager to win three European Cups until Carlo Ancelotti in 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From one great English football dynasty to another. Spearheaded by the class of \u201892, which included club legends like Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, and David Beckham, Manchester United<\/a> dominated English football in the first era of the Premier League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although they didn\u2019t have the same level of European dominance as Liverpool, United captured the hearts of fans around the world with their exciting, never-say-die brand of soccer. This resilience was on display in the 1999 Champions League final, where injury-time goals from Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskj\u00e6r helped United claim the Champions League, and complete a historic treble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n9. Santos (1955 – 1968)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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8. West Germany (1972 – 1974)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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7. Liverpool (1976 – 1984)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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6. Manchester United (1992 – 2000)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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