Remembering every nation to reach consecutive World Cup finals
France will face Argentina in the World Cup final this weekend, with Didier Deschamps’ side just one game from defending football’s biggest trophy. Les…
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Creme de le creme: The nine players to win the World Cup, European Cup and the Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi is celebrating after Argentina were crowned world champions in Qatar, with the South Americans beating France in an epic final. Messi was…
Four players who were suspended for the World Cup final
The World Cup final is the biggest fixture in football, a game which sees the globe stop to watch as two nations battle it…
Five of the best World Cup semi-final games
The dream of winning the FIFA World Cup is edging ever close for the final four teams in Qatar, each of who are now…
Appreciating the four players to win the World Cup and Golden Ball in the same year
Lionel Messi wrote the perfect script after leading Argentina to World Cup success this winter, with the all-time great bowing out on the world…
Five of the most iconic players from the 2006 World Cup
Every four years the watching world pauses for one of football’s greatest events, as the World Cup takes centre stage on the sporting calendar.…
Five of the biggest World Cup shocks ever
There’s nothing quite like a good upset and the World Cup has thrown up some incredible results throughout its history. World Cup tournaments have…
10 of the greatest kits in World Cup history
World Cup history is littered with magical moments, glorious goals and iconic colours, with the tournament having been stage to some of the best…
Five of the biggest countries to miss out on World Cup qualification
The World Cup will put a prestigious pause to the domestic season next month, as the football’s biggest event takes place in Qatar. It…
Italy vs North Macedonia – What went wrong for Italy?
Italy will be a major absentee from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after the Azzurri’s shock loss to North Macedonia in the tournament’s…
Opinion: Antonio Conte is betting on himself at Tottenham Hotspur
The high stakes of football can often be overwhelming for many of the games characters and the pressure builds up tension amongst all the…
Ranking the five favourites to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Football’s most prestigious tournament returns in 2022 with the FIFA World Cup, next year’s competition set to be held during the northern hemisphere’s winter…
The longest unbeaten runs in international football
Italy have been a side transformed under the management of Roberto Mancini, with the nation’s strong start to World Cup qualification leading to a…
Appreciating the players to win the Champions League and Euros in the same year
Italy’s victorious Euro 2020 campaign has capped a stellar season for midfielder Jorginho, with the Chelsea star completing a rare European double for club…
Euro 2020 Awards: Schick’s screamer, perfect Pedri, and France’s shock defeat
Euro 2020 is done and dusted, with Italy breaking English hearts in the final and extending the Three Lions’ long wait for major tournament…
Picking our Euro 2020 Team of the Tournament
Italy are champions of Europe for a second time after emerging triumphant at Euro 2020, the tournament reaching its conclusion as the Azzurri defeated…
Southgate reacts as England are once again thwarted on penalties as Italy are crowned Champions of Europe
It was the oh so familiar feeling of penalty heartache as England’s dreams of ending their major tournament drought fell short, losing 3-2 in…
Mancini and Chiellini talk up ‘stronger’ England ahead of final
Italy boss Roberto Mancini and skipper Giorgio Chiellini have talked up their ‘stronger’ opponents, ahead of Sunday’s Euro 2020 final showdown with England. Mancini’s…