David Beckham? Roberto Carlos? Lionel Messi? All superb free-kick takers as well as giants of the game. But for former Stuttgart, Bayern and Lyon striker Giovane Elber, there was one player who stands above all others when it comes to dead balls: Juninho Pernambucano.
The former Lyon midfielder was renowned for his ability to bend one over the wall, scoring 77 free-kicks during his glittering career.
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