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Sinclair: The support for my record was incredible
Christine Sinclair discusses becoming international football’s all-time top scorer The Canada icon had an “emotional breakdown” when she won an Olympic medal…
Sweet 16 for history-making Algeria
Six years ago today, Algeria reached the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup™ for the first time, having exited the global…
Platt’s perfect moment breaks Belgian hearts
David Platt celebrates 119th-minute winner against Belgium today in 1990 The goal transformed the midfielder’s career “It was just one of life’s…
When Ukraine and Switzerland both made history
Ukraine beat Switzerland 3-0 on penalties today in 2006 Swiss were first team to fail to score in a World Cup shootout…
Down Under delight as 2023 Women’s World Cup hosts named
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ promises to be an historic event on multiple levels. The announcement on Thursday that Australia and…
Giuliani relives Italy’s French adventure
Italy were the revelations of the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ Goalkeeper Laura Giuliani was one of the stars of the…
The embrace of the soul
One of the World Cup’s most iconic images Depicts fan with no arms embracing Alberto Tarantini and Ubaldo Fillol Scenes of celebration…
Glory goal for Germany’s tragic hero
Ballack took one for the team – and missed the Final as a result He earned widespread praise in Germany for his…
Argentina’s ‘Son of the Wind’
An iconic sight at Italy 1990 was Claudio Cannigia in full flight The flying forward helped Argentina reach the World Cup Final…
Maradona’s Seleção switch
Brazil beat Argentina in the Italy 1990 second round 30 years ago today Diego Maradona came up against esteemed Napoli team-mates Maradona:…