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Salvatore 'Toto' Schillaci: The Unlikely Hero of Italia '90

World

23 Sep, 2024

Salvatore 'Toto' Schillaci: The Unlikely Hero of Italia '90


Thousands of mourners gathered in Palermo, Sicily on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, to bid farewell to Italian World Cup hero...

Tony Popović to Lead Socceroos in Crucial World Cup Qualification Push

Sports

22 Sep, 2024

Tony Popović to Lead Socceroos in Crucial World Cup Qualification Push


Tony Popović is set to become the next coach of the Socceroos, with Football Australia moving quickly to replace Graham...

Subbuteo World Cup Returns to its Hometown: Giant Player Arrives in Tunbridge Wells

World

20 Sep, 2024

Subbuteo World Cup Returns to its Hometown: Giant Player Arrives in Tunbridge Wells


When you think of players preparing for a World Cup, a garden shed may not be the first place that...

Socceroo's Coach Graham Arnold Resigns: Who Will Lead Australia to World Cup Glory?

Sports

20 Sep, 2024

Socceroo's Coach Graham Arnold Resigns: Who Will Lead Australia to World Cup Glory?


Graham Arnold has resigned as Socceroos coach, leaving Football Australia in a scramble to find a replacement ahead of next...

Subbuteo World Cup 'Coming Home' to Tunbridge Wells:  Over 400 Players From 26 Nations Compete in the Tabletop Football Tournament

World

19 Sep, 2024

Subbuteo World Cup 'Coming Home' to Tunbridge Wells: Over 400 Players From 26 Nations Compete in the Tabletop Football Tournament


It seems odd that a commuter town 30 miles outside London should stage the climax to a huge international football...

Messi's Magic: How Lionel Messi Transformed US Soccer and Inter Miami's Fortunes

Sports

19 Sep, 2024

Messi's Magic: How Lionel Messi Transformed US Soccer and Inter Miami's Fortunes


Billionaire Jorge Mas has been good for Lionel Messi, helping the Argentine superstar monetize his global superstardom on the US...

Italy's 1990 World Cup Hero Toto Schillaci Passes Away at 59

Sports

18 Sep, 2024

Italy's 1990 World Cup Hero Toto Schillaci Passes Away at 59


Former Italy and Juventus striker Salvatore Schillaci, a star of the 1990 World Cup on his home soil, has died...

Italy's World Cup Hero 'Toto' Schillaci Dies at 59: A Legacy of 'Magic Nights' and Unforgettable Goals

World

18 Sep, 2024

Italy's World Cup Hero 'Toto' Schillaci Dies at 59: A Legacy of 'Magic Nights' and Unforgettable Goals


The former Italy striker Totò Schillaci, who inspired his country to third place at the 1990 World Cup, has died...

Italy '90 Legend Totò Schillaci Hospitalized: Condition Improves After Cardiac Irregularities

World

14 Sep, 2024

Italy '90 Legend Totò Schillaci Hospitalized: Condition Improves After Cardiac Irregularities


The family of Italia ’90 hero Totò Schillaci has given an update on his condition, as the Italy legend remains...

England Rugby Captain Marlie Packer Aims for World Cup Glory at Twickenham

Sports

11 Sep, 2024

England Rugby Captain Marlie Packer Aims for World Cup Glory at Twickenham


England rugby captain Marlie Packer knows her legacy will not be defined by what happens at next year’s Rugby World...

Luis Suarez Announces Retirement: A Farewell to Uruguay's All-Time Top Scorer

Sports

11 Sep, 2024

Luis Suarez Announces Retirement: A Farewell to Uruguay's All-Time Top Scorer


Luis Suárez, one of Uruguay's most celebrated footballers, bid farewell to the international stage on September 3, 2024, leaving behind...

Germany's New Era: Can Nagelsmann Rebuild After the Retirements of Kroos, Neuer, and Gündoğan?

Sports

8 Sep, 2024

Germany's New Era: Can Nagelsmann Rebuild After the Retirements of Kroos, Neuer, and Gündoğan?


With Toni Kroos among four Germany greats to call time on their international career, Julian Nagelsmann must remodel his side...

Luka Modrić Casts Doubt on 2026 World Cup Appearance: 'I Don't Know If It's Realistic'

Sports

5 Sep, 2024

Luka Modrić Casts Doubt on 2026 World Cup Appearance: 'I Don't Know If It's Realistic'


Three months ago, Croatia defeated Portugal (2-1) for the first time in history, and they did so on Portuguese soil...

Bolivia's Soccer Team Takes Altitude Advantage to New Heights: Will It Work?

Sports

5 Sep, 2024

Bolivia's Soccer Team Takes Altitude Advantage to New Heights: Will It Work?


The numbers and words painted on the artificial turf next to the pitch at Estadio Municipal de El Alto, in...

Alex Morgan Announces Retirement From Professional Soccer: A Look at Her Iconic Career

World

5 Sep, 2024

Alex Morgan Announces Retirement From Professional Soccer: A Look at Her Iconic Career


San Diego Wave FC and U.S. Women’s National Team icon Alex Morgan has announced her retirement from professional soccer. Morgan,...

Japan's Soccer Squad Gets Boost as Junya Ito Returns for World Cup Qualifiers

Sports

5 Sep, 2024

Japan's Soccer Squad Gets Boost as Junya Ito Returns for World Cup Qualifiers


Despite being outranked in almost every metric of the game by the Samurai Blue, Team China refuses to give up...

Socceroo's World Cup Qualifier Tickets Sell Out in Days: Final Chance for Fans to See the Action

World

5 Sep, 2024

Socceroo's World Cup Qualifier Tickets Sell Out in Days: Final Chance for Fans to See the Action


The opening fixture of Australia’s Round Three campaign will be the first time the senior men’s national team has played...

Japan vs. China: Samurai Blue Aim for World Cup Redemption Against Dragon Team

Sports

5 Sep, 2024

Japan vs. China: Samurai Blue Aim for World Cup Redemption Against Dragon Team


The third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup kicks off this week, and while Japan’s chances of...

Arsenal's 12 International Call-Ups: Who's Playing, When and Where

Sports

4 Sep, 2024

Arsenal's 12 International Call-Ups: Who's Playing, When and Where


Arsenal have a decent number of international call-ups for the September internationals, with 12 members of Mikel Arteta’s squad and...

Emiliano Martínez: The Master of Shithousery, and Aston Villa's Secret Weapon

Sports

24 Aug, 2024

Emiliano Martínez: The Master of Shithousery, and Aston Villa's Secret Weapon


Owing to superstition, before the season started Emiliano Martínez traded his No 1 shirt for the No 23. The number...

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