Now 60, the "Maradona of the Carpathians" or "the King" -- as he is fondly known in the eastern European nation -- dreams of leading his country back to the pinnacle of world football.

Chiles always knew she could help the Bruins win an NCAA title, but she didn't know how much they would help her heal.

A huge mural of Gheorghe Hagi graces his football academy, a reminder of Romania's spectacular performance at the 1994 World ...