T he World Cup is nearly here! But so far, at least, no one seems all that excited. It wasn’t supposed to be this way. The ...

As the U.S. is set to host its second FIFA World Cup, a look back at some of the tournaments most memorable moments.

There is a certain sense of uncertainty for players in the build-up to a World Cup. A whole four years are at their disposal to score, assist, defend and do everything possible to get into that squad ...

The film also recalls the tense anthems, Zidane’s shoulder injury on 80 minutes, a superb Buffon save and David Trezeguet’s ...

Football fans will be familiar with players stealing yards on throw-ins or even winding up a long throw by wiping the ball on ...

Ten heroic lions, one stupid boy' was the infamous newspaper headline which greeted England's 1998 World Cup exit.The 'stupid ...

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