Lionel Messi’s brilliance on the pitch is unmatched, cementing his status as one of football’s all-time greats. But how many World Cups has the Argentinian maestro graced with his phenomenal presence? This article tells the story of Messi’s journey through …
As the world eagerly awaits the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup in 2026, soccer enthusiasts, fans, and nations are gearing up for a sporting spectacle like no other. The tournament is set to be hosted by Canada, the United …
FIFA World Cup 2026: A Spectacular Event on the Horizon Read More »
Heading into the 1998 World Cup, Brazil looked damn good. Ronaldo was coming into France ’98 off the back of a stunning 34-goal debut season with Inter Milan and had been the talisman behind Brazil’s road to the final. A …
Why Ronaldo Almost Missed The 1998 World Cup Final Read More »
Zinedine Zidane was always a player that oozed class. So composed and skillful on the ball, the player is, in my eyes, France’s best-ever footballer. But, despite his talent, his most memorable moment lies in a split second of madness …
The Infamous Zidane Headbutt at the 2006 World Cup Final Read More »
The World Cup trophy is the biggest accolade in international football and a dream title for every player on the planet. Only rare ones get a chance to lift it and even a smaller portion of the greatest ones play …
Argentina have been a top-side ever since the 80’s, producing some of the finest players to grace the pitch. Yet, their most recent triumph was, in part, due to fearlessness in the face of the dreaded penalty shoot out. …
The New Germany? How good are Argentina at Penalties? Read More »
The 1991 Women’s World Cup was the first international sanctioned tournament for women’s national teams. Held in China, the FIFA tournament set the stage for the continuous growth of women’s soccer. Twelve nations participated in the competition, with the United …
1991 Women’s World Cup: Celebrating The Historic Tournament Read More »
Boca Juniors’ fortress-like Estadio Bombonera has built a formidable reputation over the years, and with good reason. Few visiting teams have managed to take the spoils on the Xeneizes’ fabled home patch, located in an area to the south of …
Argentina Vs Peru: The 1969 Match That Shocked The World Read More »
A 1986 World Cup semi-final was now uncharted territory for the Belgium national team. They were unfortunate to face an Argentina side on the verge of victory. In 1982, Belgium had beaten the then-holders 1-0 in the opening match of …
Argentina vs Belgium 1986 World Cup: The Semi Final Match Read More »
Any Englishman, whether or not he was even born then, will swear to you that the ball actually crossed the line in the 1966 World Cup final. In Germany, of course, you can expect a different answer. Even Geoff Hurst’s …
1966 World Cup Final: England And The World Cup Winning Team Read More »
