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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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According to some, Mexico 86 was the last truly great World Cup. A tournament filled with drama, storylines, and, of course, stellar players characterized by prolific goalscorers like Emilio Butragueno, Gary Lineker, and Careca. World Cup fans were dazzled by …
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The match hero Mario Gotze, came off the bench to score the title goal in the very last minutes of the 2014 World Cup final against Argentina. Germany needed 113 minutes to earn the fourth World Cup title. Mario Götze …
2014 World Cup Final: Mario Gotze Scores Extra Time Strike Read More »
The FIFA World Cup 2002 in Korea and Japan was replete with sporting surprises. The spectators saw thrilling games, the atmosphere in the stadia was electric, and the fans’ behavior was exemplary. It was, in many ways, a unique tournament. …
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Spain and the Netherlands contested the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final on 11th July 2010. The venue for the final was Soccer City, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. To reach the final, the Netherlands finished first in Group E, winning …
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Most football fans around the world consider Brazil among the favorites to win the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Seleção team boasts a mean, potent attack, a robust midfield, and the usual Samba flair, elements needed to win high-pressure, …
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