What went wrong for Italy before the 2026 World Cup?Italy missing the 2018 World Cup was hard enough to take. Missing 2022 after winning the Euros made no sense to many supporters. Now 2026 has gone as well, and...Masukkan ke bookmarks Anda
Spain’s 0-0 with Cape Verde prompts look back at six World Cup shocksSpain were held 0-0 by Cape Verde on the newcomers’ World Cup debut, a result that already jars in 2026. The European champions dropped points, while Cape Verde claimed their...Masukkan ke bookmarks Anda
Former FIGC president Gravina: ‘I don’t think Italian football has hit rock bottom’Gabriele Gravina has pushed back against the prevailing narrative that Italian football is in terminal decline, insisting that judging the national game solely on World Cup qualification failures is both...Masukkan ke bookmarks Anda
Which Italy World Cup Team Was the Greatest?Italy has lifted the World Cup four times (in 1934, 1938, 1982, and 2006), which puts the Azzurri among the most successful national teams in the history of the game....Masukkan ke bookmarks Anda
The 9 biggest upsets in international football after Cape Verde shock SpainInternational football is full of upsets, and it’s all the better for it. Although the likes of Argentina, England and Spain may think otherwise…Who doesn’t want to see a postman...Masukkan ke bookmarks Anda
Romario: Brazil ‘grateful to Baggio’, Baresi the ‘most difficult to face’Brazilian legend Romario says Franco Baresi was the ‘most difficult’ opponent he faced during his playing career but is ‘grateful’ to Roberto Baggio for missing a penalty kick in the...Masukkan ke bookmarks Anda