Perrotta

It depicts Tameside's three World Cup winners – Geoff Hurst, Jimmy Armfield and Perrotta, who was born in Ashton and lived in the town until the age of six – and was unveiled in December 2010 when the Italy midfielder was, like Riquelme, just 33.

The Knowledge | Has anyone ever erected a statue of a player younger than Thierry Henry? 2012

On a slightly different note, exactly one month younger than Henry is Roma's Simone Perrotta.

The Knowledge | Has anyone ever erected a statue of a player younger than Thierry Henry? 2012

Instead, Luis Enrique, who was missing his first-choice fullbacks, deployed a pair of players known for attacking, Simone Perrotta and Rodrigo Taddei, in those two defensive positions.

Barcelona Ball Comes to Rome Gabriele Marcotti 2011

Tom Perrotta reports on how particular some tennis greats can get about their only weapon on the court.

Me and My Racket 2011

"Depending upon your viewing habits, you could listen to experts debating the validity of conflicting religious and scientific explanations for what was either a miracle or a tragedy," Tom Perrotta writes in his puzzling novel "The Leftovers."

Into Thin Air Alexander Theroux 2011

Tom Perrotta explains why Federer is still dominating the court at his age.

Federer's Best Shot Tom Perrotta 2011

Tom Perrotta breaks down the reasons for the defeat.

Tsonga Rallies to Stun Federer at Wimbledon Tom Perrotta 2011

Tom Perrotta breaks down the reasons for the defeat.

Tsonga Rallies to Stun Federer at Wimbledon Tom Perrotta 2011

Tom Perrotta explains why Federer is still dominating the court at his age.

Federer's Best Shot Tom Perrotta 2011

Election was a novel before it was a film, but Tom Perrotta only got a publisher after film-maker Payne read Election and optioned it.

Election: No 14 Michael Hann 2010