Tag: Sports

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

The Maracana hosted it first match 70 years ago today We recall seven of its most biggest matches Pele, Bebeto, Romario and Neymar all star Brazil 1-2 Uruguay Brazil 1950 deciding match Uruguay +1; Brazil +11. The goal difference from the teams’ first two games of the final phase, against Spain and Sweden, said it all. Brazil had an exceptional… Read More

​Senegal reached the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals 18 years ago today National holidays were declared on the dates of their 2002 games Bruno Metsu moulded his squad into a ‘band of brothers’ “Very beautiful. And completely mad.” This was how Senegal’s coach, the late Bruno Metsu, described the match that took his team through to the 2002 FIFA World Cup… Read More

Education City Stadium becomes third venue to be completed for Qatar 2022 Two more stadiums expected to open by end of 2020 Here’s everything you need to know about Education City Stadium Education City Stadium is the latest FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ tournament venue to be completed by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy SC. It becomes the… Read More

Haiti made their first World Cup appearance today in 1974 They took a shock lead against Italy before succumbing to defeat The Caribbean nation won many new fans during their campaign While West Germany 1974 is perhaps better remembered for legends such as Johan Cruyff, Johan Neeskens, Gerd Muller and Franz Beckenbauer showcasing their talents, often overlooked at the tournament… Read More

The Poland 2019 took place one year ago today Ukraine were crowned world champions What happened to the top ten talents at the tournament? Exactly one year ago today, Ukraine won the FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019™ by beating Korea Republic 3-1. The Technical Study Group (TSG) later compiled their most important insights from the tournament in a 136-page… Read More