{"id":35522,"date":"2019-11-04T19:02:26","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T13:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.thomascook.in\/?p=35522"},"modified":"2026-03-18T12:38:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:08:42","slug":"great-players-that-live-or-come-from-great-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/international-holidays\/great-players-that-live-or-come-from-great-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Players That Live Or Come From Great Cities"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When you think of the greatest players in sports history, you can\u2019t escape the fact that they hail from some of the world\u2019s greatest cities.\u00a0 Cities that have access to facilities that help keep them in peak fitness condition and have easy access to global transportation. Not to mention strategic locations that allow them to participate in global and domestic leagues or tournaments. Here is a list of great players and the great cities they hail from or currently live in.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Lebron James: Cleveland. Ohio, USA<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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This\u00a0man loves chasing records, he is the 4th\u00a0all-time\u00a0scoring record in the NBA, including 7 records which include \u2018only player to\u2019 in NBA statistics, 15 times NBA\u00a0all-star, all NBA selection, 4 NBA MVPs and the list is long.\u00a0The\u00a0city he hails from is not the biggest in the world, but it is one of the fastest rising cities in the USA \u2013 Cleveland. This city has multiple sports teams participating in their respective national championships. But,\u00a0let\u2019s\u00a0focus on Cleveland because there is a lot to do. Firstly visit all the stadiums \u2013 home of the Calviliers, Indians (Baseball), Browns (American football) and Barons (Ice Hockey). Along with\u00a0this you just have to visit\u00a0the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Cedar Point \u2013 the Roller Coaster Capital of the World.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Billie Jean King : Long Beach (part of Los Angeles), California, USA<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The lady responsible for demanding equal pay for women in sport, she has more Grand Slam titles than any other player in history \u2013 39 – and countless women\u2019s tennis records. One of the greatest players of all time, she hails from Long Beach, California. Long\u00a0Beach\u00a0is south of Los Angeles, but it is a major area within Los Angeles<\/a>. L.A. is home to 7 professional sports teams \u2013 Ducks (Ice Hockey), Rams and Chargers (American Football), LAFC and LA Galaxy (Football) and the Angeles and Dodgers (Baseball), so you are already jammed with sports things to do. Apart from this, there is a lot to do in L.A. \u2013 visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Go surfing at any of the beaches nearby, spot celebrities and\u00a0be part of the autograph-seeking\u00a0crowd\u00a0at\u00a0a movie premier.\u00a0And after all, that, if you still have time, do visit Universal Studios and Disneyland.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Suggested Read : <\/strong>The Traveller\u2019s Bucket List of Things to do in USA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Lionel Messi: Barcelona, Spain<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Football fans know who Lionel Messi is. But if you don\u2019t follow football, you would still know who Messi is. He currently plays for Spanish football team FC Barcelona and lives in Barcelona. Barcelona is a city that is filled with culture in all forms \u2013 historical sites including many world heritage sites, food, music and sports. The most popular places for sports is FC Barcelona\u2019s home \u2013 Camp Nou – the largest football stadium in Europe; tour here is\u00a0a must. But don\u2019t stop with this –\u00a0 do visit the Sagrada Fam\u00eclia, world\u00a0heritage\u00a0sites of Casa Batllo and Casa Mila, and for socialising\u00a0in sport,\u00a0go to the pubs at La Rambla.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Must Read : <\/strong>A Religion Called Football: Top 10 Football Stadiums in The World!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Roger Federer: Wallerau, Lake Zurich, Switzerland<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Unarguably, he is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. His singles records are the best in the world.\u00a0People talk about him being a legend\u00a0in the game. He currently lives in Wallerau on Lake Zurich in Switerland<\/a>. On Lake Zurich, it is best that you rest, relax and enjoy the views. It is a beautiful place during summers. If you are into aquatic motorsports like wakeboarding and jet\u00a0skiing,\u00a0this a place for you.\u00a0You can also go hiking and mountain biking in the nearby mountains and in the winter, this location is perfect for skiing and snowboarding.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Lima: Rio de Janerio, Brazil<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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More commonly known as Ronaldo, the Brazilian Striker is one of the greats of all time. He\u00a0has come to be\u00a0known as \u201cthe Phenomenon\u201d. He held the world record for the most goals scored in the World Cup over his career and has lifted every trophy he participated in, including\u00a0the\u00a0two World Cups. He hails from Rio de Janerio<\/a>, a beautiful city and\u00a0a\u00a0very popular tourist spot. There is a lot to do in Rio\u00a0–\u00a0visit Christ The Redeemer statue on the mountain top, relax at the Copacabana and if you\u00a0just\u00a0need some sport just go to any street,\u00a0for\u00a0there are people playing football everywhere. Do try beach football and Footvolley \u2013 a hybrid sport of football and volleyball at Copacabana.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sachin Tendulkar: Mumbai, India<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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He is the greatest batsman of all time and was popularly called the Master Blaster. He has lifted every trophy possible in cricket. Ask any cricket fan about him, they know who he is. Currently retired, he mentors the professional cricket team – Mumbai Indians. He hails from the biggest city in India \u2013 Mumbai<\/a> –\u00a0the financial capital of the country and home to the Indian Film Industry. On the harbour waterfront stands the iconic Gateway of India, a stone arch build in 1924. On an island offshore are Elephanta caves, which contain beautiful sculpted cave temples. The city contains many old sights built during the British times. These include\u00a0museums, government buildings and\u00a0Chhatrapati\u00a0Shivaji Railway Station formerly called Victoria Terminus. In Mumbai, you can play cricket anywhere, even\u00a0on\u00a0the streets!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Must Read : <\/strong>Top 12 Cricket Stadiums in the World<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Usain Bolt: Kingston, Jamaica<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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All hail the World\u2019s Fastest Man! He holds the sprinting world record for 100m, 200m and 4X100m relay. With 8 Olympic Gold Medals and many more from world championships \u2013 he is the greatest sprinter of all time. He hails from a small town of Sherwood Content in Jamaica, but currently lives in the Jamaican capital \u2013 Kingston. There is a lot to do in Kingston \u2013 visit the Bob Marley Museum, Fort Charles and Lime\u00a0Cay. There are lots of beaches for\u00a0you to relax and just have fun indulging in aquatic\u00a0sports. If you are more of a land person, do go to the Blue Mountains for hiking and viewing waterfalls, rock formations and\u00a0if you so prefer, a cable car ride. But, for when you want to relax all you need\u00a0are\u00a0the white sandy beaches that you get here all around the island and the Caribbean island\u2019s signature food.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Francesco Totti: Rome, Italy<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The greatest Italian football player ever, Francesco has played for his country and won a World Cup\u00a0while having exclusively played for just one\u00a0football team his entire life \u2013 A.S. Roma. He is born in Rome, lives in Rome \u2013 and yes, this is his home.\u00a0 Do visit A.S. Roma at Stadio Olimpico \u2013 it is a few train stops from the city centre. Rome itself is a beautiful city; it has influenced art and culture for over 3000 years. With lots to see, a\u00a0few must-see\u00a0sights are the Colosseum and the forum from the Roman Empire, The Vatican city \u2013 the headquarters for the Roman Catholic church which houses the Basilica and Vatican museums. The Vatican museums house masterpieces from the centuries. A\u00a0must-visit\u00a0apart from the list above is the Piazza Navona \u2013 it is famous for its fountain and all the eating places and bars nearby. With 3000 years of history and still prominent, this is truly the greatest city in the world.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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