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Pelé’s third, Baggio’s miss and the ‘Hand of God’: Iconic World Cups in Mexico and the US

From Pelé’s third title to Maradona’s legendary double and Baggio’s agonising penalty miss, tournaments hosted in Mexico and the US have left us with some of the most memorable moments in World Cup history. Here’s a throwback to the 1970, 1986 and 1994 editions.

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Writers on their World Cup Panini collecting days: ‘We all remember the playground twerp’

The much-loved football sticker album is to be discontinued after 2030. Guardian writers recall their thrills and frustrations

The Guardian - UK

"Sir Alex Ferguson crossed a line, and therein lies the difference between me and him, that’s how he won 13 league titles and I won none" Kevin Keegan on Newcastle United's 1995/96 Premier League challenge 30 years on from the 'Love it' rant

Thirty years on from Kevin Keegan's infamous "love it" moment, King Kev explains exactly how Newcastle blew a title that should have been theirs

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Was USA ‘94 one of the greatest World Cups ever staged?

In the fourth episode of our new World Cup podcast, Copa Independent, Lawrence Ostlere, Miguel Delaney and Richard Jolly discuss the highs and lows of USA 94 and the tournament’s lasting legacy

The Independent UK

‘Don’t put me in a box’: Pellegrino Matarazzo’s extraordinary journey from New Jersey to Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad’s coach’s career reveals plenty about the man leading the proud Basque club to only their eighth Copa del Rey final

The Guardian - UK

Italy’s latest World Cup failure no longer feels like ‘The End’ but the same sad song on repeat

Roberto Baggio proposed an overhaul of talent pathway in 2011 but it was never acted on and the national team’s approach now is just not working

The Guardian - UK

Why Italy’s latest World Cup disaster is now the norm

Comment: The four-time winners will once again miss this summer’s showpiece – and their problems run deep

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The Best and Worst Soccer Haircuts of All Time

For better or worse, these haircuts are etched into the minds of soccer fans forever.

Sports Illustrated

It’s European football’s Groundhog Day for the TikTok generation

In today’s Football Daily: It’s time for the last 16 of men’s Bigger Cup, baby

The Guardian - UK

The Best No. 10s in Soccer History—Past and Present

The No. 10 role has always been, and still is, football’s creative heartbeat.

Sports Illustrated

Empty stadiums, mismatched teams: Key talking points at FIFA Club World Cup

FIFA claimed the Club World Cup would change football ‘for the better’, but the event has had an underwhelming start.

Al Jazeera

The Best Italian Soccer Players of All Time: Ranking the Top 10

Discover the best Italian soccer players of all time, from old school legends like Giuseppe Meazza to modern greats like Paolo Maldini to Francesco Totti.

Sports Illustrated

‘My heroes as a kid? Baggio, Shearer, but the real one was Henry. I watched not only how he scored, but how he ran – his technique and his movement’: Barcelona star idolised Arsenal man as a youngster

Barcelona have had their fair share of legends over the years, but one current star has picked players from elsewhere when naming their heroes

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Footballers with great nicknames

From 'Dave' to 'The Blind Venetian'...

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Players who suffered ACL injuries

Anterior cruciate ligament injuries have been on the rise in recent years. Here, a look at some of the players who have suffered ACL tears....

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European finals played between two teams from the same country

From the Champions League to the old UEFA Cup, a look at the European finals which featured two teams from the same country...

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Players who scored at three or more World Cups

A look at the players who scored in three or more editions of football's biggest tournament...

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Players who missed penalties in major final shootouts

From the World Cup to the Champions League, a look at the men's players who missed penalties in major final shootouts...

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Christian Vieri: ‘Just like the West Indies, you’ve got to be confident in life’

Inter legend enjoyed a remarkable career in Spain and Italy, but football was not his only love growing up in Sydney

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Players who missed penalties at the World Cup

In normal time or in a shootout, a look at the players who famously missed penalties at the men's World Cup...

The Independent UK

Toto Schillaci was the Italia 90 star who won hearts, including mine

The legendary forward left an indelible mark on a generation of football fans, writes Jasper Rees, who details how the Sicilian forward inspired his own journey in journalism during Italy’s iconic run at Italia 90

The Guardian - UK

Can 11 Englishmen be on the same pitch without looking confused?

In today’s Euro 2024 Daily: England get the pulses racing again

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Roberto Baggio robbed at gunpoint and injured in own home while watching Euro 2024

Former Italy sensation Roberto Baggio had to be given stitches after being struck with the barrel of a gun in an armed home invasion

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Italy Soccer Legend Roberto Baggio Robbed At Gunpoint

Italian football legend Roberto Baggio faced an armed robbery at his villa during a Euro match. Despite the ordeal, Baggio and his family are safe. Stay up...

The Guardian - UK

Roberto Baggio injured in armed burglary at home in Italy

Ex-footballer reportedly struck on the head with butt of a gun and detained in a room while Italy game was on TV

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