Serbia won the FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand five years ago today Several of those talented youngsters have since become top-class professionals Gabriel Jesus and Julian Brandt are firmly established A total of 504 gifted youngsters from 24 countries took part in the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015™, and around 1,830 […]
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Menendez sparks memorable Argentina fightback
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™, […]
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Behind the World Cup record: Pele
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. […]
Celebrating Norway’s world-conquering Class of 95
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™ […]
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Education City Stadium: A venue that football fans will love
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™. […]
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Pele gives Uruguay the runaround
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 […]
Gelsenkirchen glory for Cambiasso and Argentina
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 […]
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Senegal’s golden game
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 […]
When Haiti stole hearts in 1974
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, […]
Marvellous Mazurkiewicz shuts out the Soviets
Ladislao Mazurkiewicz helped Uruguay reach semi-finals in 1970 Voted the tournament’s top keeper by the media He starred against the USSR in the quarter-finals 50 years ago today Type the name Ladislao Mazurkiewicz into any internet search engine and one moment from his career will immediately leap out. It is not the athletic catch captured […]
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