Fame: The World Cup All-Stars: David Bekham Lionel Messi Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Maradona

Americans call the game soccer while the rest of the world dubs it football. Whatever its called fans know their names: Maradona. Beckham. Ronaldo. Messi.Diego Maradonas career formed while he was only a child kicking a ball in the slums of Buenos Aires. He became a legend during the World Cup tournament in 1986 and was named FIFA Player of the 20th Century.David Beckham dreamed of playing for Manchester United and England and grew into a worldwide sex symbol style icon celebrity husband and father and international brand.Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro rose from poverty in Portugal to wear the number seven worn by Beckham. His speed footwork and skills as a forward and a winger made him one of the sports most respected players.One of the youngest ever to play the game professionally Lionel Messi proudly sporting the coveted number 10 worn by Maradona and Pele on his jersey holds five Ballon dOrs and a meritorious achievement award from FIFA.Their stories inspire us and teach us the meaning of hard work and dedication.