Brazil sunk Chile in a thrilling semi-final on 12 June 1962 ‘Garrincha, what planet is he from?’ summarised a Chilean newspaper Despite being sent off the winger was permitted to play in the Final Brazil versus Chile has perpetually been billed as a colossal mismatch. A pleasant winter’s day in Santiago – and a 1962 […]
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Logarzo helps comeback queens overrun Samba queens
Australia’s come-from-behind win over Brazil a Women’s World Cup classic First win from two goals down at the tournament for 24 years Chloe Logarzo eclipsed a galaxy of star players to play pivotal role Somehow Australia and Brazil found themselves matched together for a fourth successive FIFA Women’s World Cup™ at France 2019. Australia came […]
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EA and FIFA announce updated plans for EA SPORTS FIFA 20 global esports competitions
New six-event EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Summer Cup Series, eFriendlies and return of postponed football league events build upon 260 percent EA SPORTS FIFA annual viewership growth* EA SPORTS and FIFA confirm new tournaments in place of the EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series and FIFA eWorld Cup 2020 Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) and […]
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Gary Player: Mbappe is the best but Fati looks incredible
Gary Player is one of the greatest golfers in history He hails Pele, Lionel Messi, Ansu Fati and Kylian Mbappe Player lauds the golfing ability of Gareth Bale and Alan Shearer The second quarter of 1958 was a breakout ball for two men who went on to become sporting royalty. A 17-year-old Brazilian introduced himself […]
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A debut to remember for Costa Rica
Costa Rica made their FIFA World Cup debut at Italy 1990 Their first World Cup match took place 30 years ago today Los Ticos shocked Scotland en route to reaching the last 16 A country’s first FIFA World Cup™ appearance is always a momentous occasion and for Costa Rica, Italy 1990 will always live long […]
#WorldCupAtHome celebrates the magic of Mexico ’70
#WorldCupAtHome set to bring 1970 FIFA World Cup to 2020 generation 50th anniversary to be celebrated between 11-21 June Extended highlights of Final and two semi-finals to be shown Are you ready to go back to 1970? The Beatles were flying high in the charts, M*A*S*H was a smash at the box office and Pele […]
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Tshabalala opens South Africa 2010 with a bang
The 2010 FIFA World Cup™ kicked off ten years ago today Siphiwe Tshabalala scored a stunning goal in the opening match South Africa star reflects on that strike and his road to Soccer City As a player, representing the host nation at a FIFA World Cup™ is an extraordinary honour, particularly in the long-awaited Opening […]
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Heiner-Moller to step down as Canada coach
Kenneth Heiner-Moller will step down as Canada head coach He will help with transition for new coach before returning to Denmark “I have every confidence Canada will return to the podium at Tokyo 2020” Canada Soccer has announced that women’s national team head coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller will leave his post after August 2020 and return […]
Kebaier: Tunisia’s spirit key to World Cup hopes
In four World Cup participations, Tunisia have never gone beyond the group stage With a new generation of players, the team now dreams of advancing to knockout phase Coach Mondher Kebaier discusses his side’s ambitions Thanks to unstinting work by everyone involved, Tunisia have continued to perform at a consistently high level in recent years […]
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Bayisenge and Rwanda aiming high once more
Rwanda qualified for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2011 This unprecedented achievement was a landmark in their footballing history Defender Emery Bayisenge dreams of gracing world stage again with senior team In 2011, Rwanda qualified for their first FIFA tournament, the U-17 World Cup, causing quite a stir in in the African nation. And […]