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Kyrgyz Republic have fared well in World Cup qualifying Central Asians are trailing leaders Japan Forward Mirlan Murzaev aims to fire country to Qatar 2022 On the surface, a FIFA World Cup™ berth is not something which countries like Kyrgyz Republic dare dream of. The Central Asians, ranked 96 in the current FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, […]
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Ronaldo won the FIFA World Cup Final for Brazil today in 2002 Holding and kissing gold ‘It wasn’t about Rivaldo, Ronaldinho or Ronaldo’ Ronaldo had barely kicked a ball in two-and-a-half years. Brazil had barely booked their place at Asia’s first FIFA World Cup™. After 30 days in the Far East, however, O Fenômeno held […]
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Pele, then 17, photographed with the Trophy he won for the first time in 1958 He would triumph again in 1962 and 1970, setting a tournament record Father’s tears following 1950 Final loss led to an unlikely promise being fulfilled Pele was just nine years old when Brazil lost the 1950 FIFA World Cup™ Final […]
Argentina-West Germany chosen by fans for the #WorldCupAtHome series Intense decider 34 years ago today saw comeback dashed in frantic finale Massive crowd at Azteca watched Maradona lift trophy In 1986 Mexico played host to the 13th edition of the FIFA World Cup™. Considered one of the best of all time, the tournament served up […]
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Sweden ended 24-year jinx in France 2019 quarter-finals Sofia Jakobsson recalls the match against Germany The Swede played a major role in her team’s success Sweden versus Germany is a classic fixture in women’s football. The two opponents have faced off 30 times so far, with the Germans emerging victorious on an incredible 21 occasions. […]
Tostao explains why he had to nutmeg Bobby Moore at Mexico 1970 He reveals he played the last 20 minutes of the Final crying Tostao juxtaposes Maradona, Messi and Cristiano with Pele “I had been involved in countless retinal detachment surgeries,” said ophthalmologist Alice R. McPherson, MD. “The first question was always, ‘Will I get […]
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Roger Milla wrote his name into FIFA World Cup™ history 26 years ago today Cameroon’s meeting with Russia at USA 1994 saw more than one record broken Milla told FIFA.com about that match and reflected on his incredible career When he came on against Russia in his side’s final group match at the 1994 FIFA […]
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Christine Sinclair discusses becoming international football’s all-time top scorer The Canada icon had an “emotional breakdown” when she won an Olympic medal She hails Jordyn Huitema, Julie Ertz, Becky Sauerbrunn, Tobin Heath and Lindsey Horan ‘Cause you may not believe That, baby, I’m relieved The Michael Buble lyrics on It’s a Beautiful Day summed up […]
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Six years ago today, Algeria reached the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup™ for the first time, having exited the global showpiece at the group phase in 1982, 1986, and 2010. The Desert Foxes entered the tournament in Brazil with a young, yet strong squad that Bosnian coach Vahid Halilhodzic had assembled in his […]
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 rare perfect moments” For David Platt, England’s Round of 16 meeting with Belgium at Italy 1990 was a life-changing, career-defining encounter. The then Aston Villa midfielder was the youngest member of England’s squad […]
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