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June 26, 2020

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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June 25, 2020

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…

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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…

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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…

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June 24, 2020

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…

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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:…

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