Fascism was spreading through Europe, and the imminence of war was felt in all corners of the continent when France hosted the 1938 World Cup. The Second World War would only start in 1939, but in June the year before, …
1938 World Cup: The Italians Second Title On Verge Of War Read More »
Closely watched by dictator Benito Mussolini, Italy fulfilled the double mission of projecting itself onto the international and political stage by winning the 1934 World Cup. The second World Cup organized by FIFA triggered the interest of 32 national teams. …
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It was no easy task. America and Europe were suffering from the consequences of the 1929 economic crisis, which led to high unemployment rates and the bankruptcy of several small companies and big banks. Football, officially organized by FIFA since …
1930 World Cup: Uruguay Football Confirms Their Superiority Read More »
Two goals by young star Kylian Mbappe for France versus Argentina at the 2018 World Cup in Russia made him the first teenager to score twice in a World Cup match since Pele in 1958. Mbappe is far from the youngest …
Youngest Player To Score In FIFA World Cup: The History Read More »
The 22nd FIFA World Cup is now over for another four years. This page contains information about the amazing World Cup 2022 tournament, including all fixtures, final scores, results, and historical statistics for the knockout rounds, round of sixteen matches, …
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Following more than a decade of dictatorship, Brazil adopted a new democratic constitution in 1946. It was confirmed that in 1950 the country would host the fourth World Cup, the most significant international event to take place within its borders. …
1950 World Cup: The Host Brazil Versus Urugary In The Final Read More »
Born near the center of Rio de Janeiro in 1913, Leonidas Da Silva started playing in 1930, before soccer became a professional sport. Two years later received his first national call-up. At the 1934 World Cup in Italy, he scored …
Leonidas Da Silva: The ‘Black Diamond’ Of Brazilian Soccer Read More »
China hosted the 2007 Women’s World Cup Final on 30 September 2007, which was won by Germany, who defeated Brazil 2–0. The defending champions of the 2003 FIFA Women’s World Cup final played the Brazil national team who had never …
2007 Women’s World Cup: Germany Edge Out Brazil In Final Read More »
For Santa Cruz, one of the big three soccer clubs in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco, the deal struck back in early 1983 for Ricardo Rocha was just one of many done with smaller clubs from the interior. Yet even …
Ricardo Rocha: The Former Defender Known As The Sherriff Read More »
People watch and enjoy soccer for a multitude of reasons. There is a sense of identity and connection to a town, city, or family member. There is the primitive sense of tribalism that can come with belonging to a band, …
Romario: The Brazilian And His Prized Goalscoring Ability Read More »
