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…
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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.…
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…
Five of the most memorable European Championship finals ever
Major tournament finals are often cagey and tense affairs, with both sides fearing a potentially costly mistake, yet the European Championships has delivered some…
Southgate demands discipline and calmness ahead of England’s final reckoning
England boss Gareth Southgate has demanded discipline and calmness from his side, ahead of Sunday’s Euro 2020 final. The Three Lions are just hours…
Euro 2020 Final: England v Italy Combined XI
England take on Italy in Sunday’s Euro 2020 final at Wembley, the Three Lions yet to better their showpiece opponents at a major tournament.…
UEFA chief Ceferin says he will not ‘support’ a repeat of unfair Euro 2020 format
Euro 2020 is set to draw to it’s dramatic conclusion on Sunday evening, with England taking on Italy in front of what will be…
Forza: How Mancini’s archetypal Italians have rekindled my love for the Azzurri
When did you first fall hopelessly in love with Italy, its national football team, and its players who cannot help but be very, very…