On This Day: Italy win second World Cup
On this day in 1938, Italy won their second World Cup with a 4-2 victory over Hungary in Paris. The Azzurri had lifted the trophy on home soil four years…
On this day in 1938, Italy won their second World Cup with a 4-2 victory over Hungary in Paris. The Azzurri had lifted the trophy on home soil four years…
Marcello Lippi believes “the old setup was perfect” for the World Cup but “there’s a new world which is advancing”. It was confirmed yesterday by FIFA that the tournament will…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino insists “the federations are all clearly in favour of a World Cup” with possibly 48 teams. Speaking at the International Sports Conference in Dubai, Infantino also…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio is in favour of the World Cup potentially expanding to 48 teams. The proposal, which would see teams placed in 16 groups of three as opposed…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced plans for a 48-team World Cup, split into groups of three sides each. It is not the first time Infantino has suggested expanding the tournament,…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is “open” to a 40-team World Cup played in several countries. The 2020 European Championships will be held in 13 different countries in 13 host cities,…
Gigi Buffon reveals his ambition to play a record sixth World Cup, the strikers who gave him sleepless nights and his potential heirs. The shot-stopper turned 38 in January, yet…
Former Italy Coach Cesare Prandelli says the World Cup is 'an open wound', while praising Mario Balotelli: 'He's matured.' The Brazil 2014 campaign marked the second time in a row…
FIFA has officially confirmed the 2022 World Cup will be played across November and December. The tournament will be held in Qatar, where temperatures in the summer regularly reach up…
Fifa have announced that the bidding process for the 2026 World Cup will be postponed due to ongoing investigations. Jerome Valcke, Secretary General of world football’s governing body, announced the…
US attorney general Loretta Lynch has outlined the charges against various FIFA members, including bribes to award the 2010 World Cup to South Africa. Six officials from football’s governing body…
FIFA has released a statement declaring that it is ‘fully co-operating’ with separate investigations into the organisation. Nine officials from world football’s governing body were arrested this morning in Zurich,…
FIFA communications director Walter De Gregorio says that this week’s presidential elections will go ahead despite the arrests of FIFA officials. Speaking in a press conference following a string of…
A FIFA taskforce has recommended that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar be held over November and December. The tournament has traditionally been held in the months of June and…
FIFA Presidential candidate Luis Figo has set out his proposals, including a potential 48 nation World Cup. The former Inter winger is challenging Sepp Blatter for the leadership of football’s…
Lazio have confirmed Stefan De Vrij “will undergo his medical tomorrow morning” after a deal with Feyenoord. Dutch and Italian media had already suggested terms had been agreed and it…
It’s reported Ciro Immobile was meant to come on against Costa Rica, but Cesare Prandelli was forced to switch. It’s reported Ciro Immobile was meant to come on against Costa…
Milan's Sulley Muntari and Juventus' Kwadwo Asamoah start for Ghana tonight in their World Cup opener against USA. Milan's Sulley Muntari and Juventus' Kwadwo Asamoah start for Ghana tonight in…
Today is the seventh anniversary of Italy’s World Cup triumph in Berlin, as recalled by Fabio Cannavaro. Where were you? The captain posted a message on his Twitter account that…
Milan forward Robinho has admitted that he has to play more football is he's to be picked for the Brazilian national team. The Rossoneri striker started just nine League games…