After an incredible month of World Cup action, we review the 22 most unforgettable moments from a truly remarkable tournament. Infantino’s foolish speech Anadolu Agency / Anadolu Agency / Getty “Today I feel Qatari. Today I feel Arab. Today I feel African. Today I feel…
Lionel Messi is a World Cup champion. The 35-year-old had to do it the hard way, but Messi added the coveted trophy to his collection after Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties in the 2022 World Cup final. After 120 minutes of thrilling action ended…
The 1934 World Cup was dictator Benito Mussolini’s propaganda showpiece. The Fascist anthem “Giovinezza” was sung at each game. The regime’s flags flew. Even FIFA’s commemorative postage stamps included Fascist insignia. Mussolini, whose appearances at matches were rapturously received, reveled in showcasing the might of…
The mysterious lack of playing time for Giovanni Reyna was one of the major talking points before and after the United States men’s national team was knocked out of the 2022 World Cup. Just over a week after the USMNT lost to the Netherlands in…
The 2022 World Cup is in full swing. At the end of every matchday, we’ll review the biggest talking points emanating from Qatar and break down all the action on the pitch. Below, we look back on Saturday’s thrilling quarterfinal games. Illustrious clash lives up…
A lot of people doubted Olivier Giroud. One of the first coaches he encountered in professional football told him he’d never make it. Raymond Domenech, who coached France’s national team from 2004-10, said the country would never fall for a “big guy” like the 6-foot-4…
