History in Egypt’s favour ahead of crunch double-header
Back in 1998, Hossam Hassan scored a brace against hosts Burkina Faso in the semi-finals of the 1998 CAF Africa Cup of Nations. That represented one of his finest footballing moments, and it was made even more special by the fact his Egypt side went on to win the title. Hassan will return to Burkina […]
Carrizo: I’m ready to show the world what I can do
Maximo Carrizo made history when he joined New York City FC on his 14th birthday to become the youngest-ever player to sign a Major League Soccer (MLS) professional contract. Now the skilful midfielder is looking to make his mark in international football as the captain of a USA team confident of going on a deep […]
Pereira Cardoso: Luxembourg’s goal is to reach World Cup
Tiago Pereira Cardoso had more than one reason to celebrate his Bundesliga debut in March at the age of 18. His Borussia Monchengladbach side ran out 3–0 winners away to Heidenheim to ensure the Luxembourg goalkeeper could mark his first game, victory and clean sheet together. Two weeks later, he was called on again in […]
When the Irish gained sweet revenge on Italy
Italy 0-1 Republic of Ireland USA 1994 | Group E Giants Stadium, East Rutherford Attendance: 75,338 Republic of Ireland goal: Ray Houghton (11) Teams Italy Coach: Arrigo Sacchi XI: Gianluca Pagliuca; Mauro Tassotti, Alessandro Costacurta, Franco Baresi, Paolo Maldini; Roberto Donadoni, Demetrio Albertini, Dino Baggio, Alberico Evani; Roberto Baggio, Giuseppe Signori. Substitutions: Daniele Massaro for […]
Rangel: I would really love for Panama to play Brazil
It is impossible to ignore the emotion that comes flooding out of Kenia Rangel when she talks about the first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™. The 30-year-old plays football for Costa Rican club Alajuelense, but her heart has always belonged to futsal. She’s acutely aware that Philippines 2025 is not about her or her team-mates, […]
Argentina’s famed U-20 partnerships
Sometimes just a look is all that’s needed. Other times a shout is required. Or a moment that sparks a move, whether driving forward into space, dropping back, or linking up with team-mates. Partnerships in football are notoriously hard to predict. Fielding two great players together offers no guarantee they will gel on the pitch […]
Lopez’s rise from Palmeiras bench to Argentina squad
Palmeiras and Al Ahly were deadlocked at 0-0 as they headed into the changing rooms for half-time at New York New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. It was their second group-stage encounter at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, and Palmeiras head coach Abel Ferreira needed to make a change to clinch the victory they needed to progress […]
Deedson on Haiti’s 2026 chances and playing in Dallas
Qualifying for the FIFA World Cup™ is difficult, so imagine trying to do it without playing in front of your home supporters. Such is the situation at present for Haiti, who are playing all of their Concacaf qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 26™ in a neutral setting, including their opening third-round match against Honduras […]
Inojosa: We’ve done El Salvador proud
El Salvador are poised to take their place alongside the leading national teams on the planet at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ in November. The Azulita rewrote the history books by securing their debut spot at the tournament and are now chomping at the bit to pit their wits against Group G opponents Korea DPR, […]
Serial record-breaker Messi hungry for more
Lionel Messi has taken it day by day on his journey to the FIFA World Cup 26™. Since getting his hands on the famed trophy at Lusail Stadium on 18 December 2022, Argentina’s captain has bided his time and kept his cards close to his chest over whether he will play at the tournament to be held […]