Iconic Performances: Franco Baresi’s display of enduring fortitude in the 1994 World Cup final
Franco Baresi. Despite losing the 1994 World Cup final, his performance against Brazil – one of the greatest by a defender – remains a…
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Fonbet breaks its silence on Pirlo affair as fallout claims federation leadership
Andrea Pirlo was days away from being named Italy's head coach. Then a sponsorship deal with a Russian bookmaker ended his candidacy.
Every team to have defended the World Cup as Argentina chase history
Argentina will aim to make history this evening as the world champions look to secure consecutive World Cup titles. The World Cup is the…
Every third-place play-off winner in FIFA World Cup history
It’s the game that no one wanted to be in as England prepare to take on France in the third-place play-off of the FIFA…
The nations with the most FIFA World Cup final appearances
Argentina will contest their seventh men’s FIFA World Cup final when they take on Spain this Sunday The three-time champions will be looking to…
Every team to reach consecutive World Cup finals
Argentina made World Cup history this week by reaching back-to-back finals after beating England to set up a meeting with Spain this Sunday. It’s…
Five of the best players to never win the World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is the most coveted trophy in the most popular sport on the planet, but even some of the greatest footballers…
Iconic Performances: Fabio ‘The Berlin Wall’ Cannavaro in the 2006 World Cup semi-final
Defenders are invariably omitted from the conversation about the greatest performances of all-time. Outstanding defensive displays are hard to recall and even easier to…
The all-time leading World Cup goal scorers as Messi breaks record
Lionel Messi wrote himself into the FIFA World Cup history books this week as he became the competition’s all-time leading goal scorer The Inter…
Five of the biggest shocks in World Cup history
Cape Verde may not have beaten Spain on Monday night, but their heroic goalless draw will nonetheless go down as one of the biggest…
10 of the most unforgettable FIFA World Cup moments
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has begun and the latest chapter in the tournament’s storied history will be written in North America across the…
FIFA World Cup Winners – Every champion in World Cup history
The FIFA World Cup is less than a week away, with the 2026 tournament heading to North America. The United States, Canada and Mexico…
Donnarumma in tears as Italy suffer historic World Cup failure
Gianluigi Donnarumma has issued a heartfelt apology after Italy suffered a third consecutive World Cup elimination — a historic low that no World Cup-winning…
World Cup play-offs: heartbreak for Italy as final spots confirmed
Italy failed to qualify for their third consecutive World Cup after losing to Bosnia & Herzegovina on Tuesday. The 2006 champions fell on penalties…
Italy XI vs Bosnia & Herzegovina – Predicted lineup and team news
Italy and Bosnia & Herzegovina meet on Tuesday night in a do-or-die FIFA World Cup 2026 European play-off in Zenica, with the winners booking…
Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Italy – Match preview and team news
Bosnia & Herzegovina and Italy go head-to-head in a high‑stakes FIFA World Cup 2026 European play-off final on Tuesday night, with a place at…
Final countdown: European World Cup Play-off finals decided
The final European spots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be decided on Tuesday following a dramatic night of play-off semi-final action. Eight…
Northern Ireland XI vs Italy– Predicted lineup and team news
Northern Ireland face Italy in a 2026 World Cup qualifying play-off semi-final in Bergamo on Thursday, with a spot in the final – and…