Emerson (footballer, born 1976) while also reaching the 1998 World Cup Final. An experienced footballer who was nicknamed the "Puma" due to his powerful but elegant, ball-winning style of play, Emerson has played for two Brazilian clubs, Grêmio and Santos, as well as several European clubs in Germany, Italy, and Spain, including Bayer Leverkusen, Roma, Juventus, Real Madrid and Milan, winning several titles. In addition to his Brazilian passport, Emerson also holds Italian and German passports. Emerson made a name for himself in his native Brazil playing for Grêmio, where he won two state championships, two Brazilian Cups, one Brazilian Championship and one Copa
John Hope (footballer) was intending to give up the game and resume working as a welder. He spent the 1975–76 season with Hartlepool United in the Fourth Division, and then moved into non-league football with Whitby Town. Hope had two sons who became professional footballers, both of whom played as defenders. Chris made more than 500 Football League appearances for Scunthorpe United and Gillingham, and Richard made more than 350, of which 135 were for Northampton Town and the remainder split between six other clubs. In middle age, Hope was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. John Hope (footballer) John William March Hope (30 March