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One year ago today, the Argentinian scored against Scotland at France 2019 Her goal was the catalyst for a spectacular Albiceleste comeback “We didn’t win on the pitch, but we won big off of it,” she says Argentina and Scotland starred in one of the best matches of the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™, a thrilling 3-3 draw in… Read More

​Pele became the FIFA World Cup’s youngest goalscorer today in 1958 He remains the only 17-year-old to score in the World Cup His record-setting goal gave birth to his nickname of ‘The King’ “Pele is obviously infantile. He lacks the necessary fighting spirit. He is too young to feel aggression and respond with appropriate force. In addition to that, he… Read More

Italy defeated Hungary in the FIFA World Cup Final on this day in 1938 Gli Azzurri became the first nation to retain the Trophy Italy defeated hosts France and Brazil en-route to the Final Four years on from becoming kings of the sport on home soil, Italy mounted a commanding defence of their crown at the 1938 FIFA World Cup… Read More

Salman Al Faraj is one of Saudi Arabia’s key players Captain dreaming of Qatar 2022 Midfielder helped Al Hilal win 2019 Champions League Defensive midfielders are known for their disciplined approach to tactics and not leaving huge spaces behind them when they do get forward. A few of them, however, can offer much more by fulfilling an array of difficult… Read More

Norway won the FIFA Women’s World Cup 25 years ago today Germany beaten 2-0 in the final in Solna, Sweden Hege Riise: “That was the best moment of my career” Twenty-five years ago today, Norway were on top of the world. They had become just the second team to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and, a quarter-of-a-century on, remain… Read More

Spain beat Denmark 5-1 on this day in 1986 Emilio Butragueno scored four of La Roja’s goals Butragueno: “It was more than I ever could have dreamed of” The Round of 16 at the 1986 FIFA World Cup™ will forever be associated with the name of Emilio Butragueno and a shock 5-1 scoreline. The striker scored four goals for Spain… Read More

Education City Stadium is latest Qatar 2022 venue to be completed Architect Mark Fenwick discusses the design process He also explains why the stadium will provide an intense and potent atmosphere during the World Cup Education City Stadium will provide an intoxicating atmosphere for both fans and players during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. That’s the view of architect… Read More

Brazil’s 1970 semi-final with Uruguay took place 50 years ago today More famous than the game’s four goals was a legendary miss Pele: “It would have been so much more beautiful had it gone in” A three-time world champion and scorer of over 1,000 career goals, Pele is one of the most prolific and successful players football has ever seen.… Read More

Italy beat Germany 4-3 in a thrilling World Cup semi-final today in 1970 It was quickly dubbed the ‘Partido del Siglo’ (Game of the Century) Gianni Rivera emerged as Gli Azzurri’s hero Think of the 1970 FIFA World Cup™ and the Azteca Stadium and you will doubtless picture Brazil’s fantastic, free-flowing Final victory over Italy. Yet while the iconic Mexican… Read More

Esteban Cambiasso scored a World Cup wonder goal 14 years ago today He rounded off a 24-pass move in 6-0 win over Serbia and Montenegro Hernan Crespo: “I have never been involved in a more beautiful goal” Argentina have produced some of the FIFA World Cup’s most memorable moments. And while Diego Maradona’s magical solo run at the Azteca will… Read More